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Somewhat of a late share, but getting it out there nevertheless. Runnex habitue and ANR UP Team Lead Sir Rene Villarta sent this over the grapevine. It's a really unique race in Laoag City to be held this February 26th, too bad I couldn't make it because of BDM 160. You get to race through the city's famed sand dunes and other landmarks. They had such a cool time when they went last year, pictures were nothing short of spectacular. Unknown to many, I was also offered an invitation to join on that very same trip but had to decline because of another race (not sure if it was for Conquer Corregidor) Anyway, they had such a blast and I'll be missing it again this year shucks. Maybe next year. But hey, if you ain't doing BDM (or supporting for it) go ahead and give it a shot. It will be well worth the trip.

Here's the official presser for you guys and gals.

After the huge success of “Run Ahead, Raising A Roof” Run held in Laoag City last December of 2009, Triathlete/Runner & Race organizer Faivo Bartolome brings another unique event up North, the “Taray Pamulinawen 2011, Laoag Sand Dunes Challenge” to be held on February 26, 2011 and will start and end at the Laoag City Hall. This race, hosted by the Laoag City government will be a first of a kind wherein runners will be running in the Sand Dunes of La Paz, a municipality of Laoag which is well-known for being the setting of well-known foreign films like Tom Cruise’ “Born On The Fourth Of July”, Mel Gibson’s “Mad Max” series and local films like Nora Aunor’s ”Himala” and the “Panday” series of the late Fernando Poe, Jr. Also known as “The Desert Of The North”, the Sand Dunes of La Paz offers a very challenging terrain not only with its varied uphill climbs but also for its arduous surface which is like threading on very soft and deep desert sands and would be twice as difficult to traverse whenever strong gales coming from the Pacific Ocean blows the sand away and is quite painful once the sand gets into your eyes.

Imagine running through this... The Taray Pamulinawen 2011 sand Dune Challenge is envisioned to become one of the North’s biggest and unique running events that will highlight the City of Laoag as a major tourist destination and an investment mecca. The route will cover some of the most scenic spots in Laoag like its centuries old churches, pristine beaches and some of the old landmarks of the city. The race will feature a 10-mile trail run (which will include the sand dunes), a 10k Road Run, 5k Road Run, 3k Family Run and a 750 meter Kids Dash. Registration fees are as follows: DURATION Jan. 3 – Jan. 31 Early Bird Registration Feb. 1 – Feb. 19 Regular Registration Feb. 20 - Feb. 23 Late Registration CATEGORY 10 mi. Trail Run Php 350.00 Php 400.00 Php 500.00 10km Php 150.00 Php 200.00 Php 250.00 5km Php 150.00 Php 200.00 Php 250.00 3km Family Run Php 150.00 each Php 200.00 each Php 250.00 each 750m Kids Dash Php 100.00 Php 125.00 Php 150.00
DURATION Jan. 3 – Jan. 31 Early Bird Registration Feb. 1 – Feb. 19 Regular Registration Feb. 20 – Feb. 23 Late Registration CATEGORY 10 mi. Trail Run Php 350.00 Php 400.00 Php 500.00 10km Php 150.00 Php 200.00 Php 250.00 5km Php 150.00 Php 200.00 Php 250.00 3km Family Run Php 150.00 each Php 200.00 each Php 250.00 each 750m Kids Dash Php 100.00 Php 125.00 Php 150.00
For other details and to download registration forms, please visit www.laoagcity.gov.ph or call/text 0917-5530050 (Faivo Bartolome).