The 2023 version of the SM2SM Run. | Picture from SM Seaside Metropolis Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Certainly one of Cebu’s greatest and most prestigious operating occasions, the SM2SM Run, is ready to interrupt its personal document for the best variety of contributors because it kicks off on Sunday, March 9, at SM Seaside Metropolis Cebu within the South Street Properties (SRP).
This yr’s version will area a powerful 14,612 runners, surpassing final yr’s 13,000 contributors. Notably, the SM2SM Run stays the one operating occasion of its type throughout all SM Malls within the Philippines.
Among the many complete registrants, the 12-kilometer class drew the biggest variety of contributors, with 7,009 runners. In the meantime, the 21-kilometer half marathon will see 3,407 rivals, adopted by 2,173 runners within the 4K race and a pair of,023 within the 8K division.
To make sure optimum operating situations and keep away from the scorching summer time warmth, the 21K race will flag off at 2 a.m., with the opposite distances following in succession.
SM2SM Run
The SM2SM Run 2025 will take runners by way of its acquainted course, ranging from SM Seaside Metropolis Cebu, passing by way of entry roads within the SRP space, and lengthening towards Sergio Osmeña Boulevard earlier than heading again to SM Metropolis Cebu. The 21K route will cowl this full stretch, whereas shorter distances will comply with modified variations of the identical path.
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Greater than ₱600,000 in money prizes will probably be awarded throughout all race classes. The highest female and male finishers within the 21K race will every take residence ₱50,000, with extra money prizes for the remaining high 10 finishers. A separate class for overseas runners can even provide money rewards.
Past the competitors, many contributors eagerly anticipate the raffle draw, the place a brand-new sedan will probably be up for grabs. Moreover, sensible televisions and digital devices will probably be raffled off in the course of the awarding ceremony on the SM Seaside Metropolis Cebu’s Mountain Wing Atrium.
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In final yr’s SM2SM Run, Cherry Andrin of Lapu-Lapu Metropolis claimed the ladies’s 21K title after 11 years of perseverance, whereas Jason Padayao emerged as the boys’s champion.
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