Team SJR all set for 7-Eleven Foot Race

Team St. Joseph Runners (SJR) will be fielding in participants to the 3^rd leg of 7-Eleven Run scheduled on February 1-2, 2020 at the Car Park of SM Ecoland, Davao City. For three consecutive years this running club from Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur has been supporting the run and quite a handful of members kept coming year in and year out to remain true to its purpose of advocating healthy lifestyle and strengthening bond through running.

In its early existence, 7-Eleven Run has instantly made its presence felt and started to become one of the countries premiere footraces. With the variety of its race kit inclusions and finish line collaterals 7-Eleven is also considered as the grandest road race by runners nationwide. Three major Philippine cities in Manila, Cebu and Davao will simultaneously pull the gun start triggers on February 1 which will eventually parade most of the country’s most respected athletes.

In a media launch held at 7-Eleven Mamay Road Store, organizers said they are expecting around 6,000 runners joining the 2020 version with the addition of 1-kilometer category intended for kids and families. There will be a total of twelve categories this year to include 3K, 5K, 10K, 16K, 21K, 32K, 42K, 5K Buddy, 10K Buddy, 21K Relay and 42K Relay. Cash prizes will be up for grabs as they are earmarking an amount of around a million to be given away to top finishers. The top 3 Filipino male and female winners of the 21K, 32K and 42K categories as well as the overall first place winners of the 21K Relay and 42K relay will join an international marathon in Asia, all-expense paid. All finishers are also entitled of a Finisher Jersey, Finisher Medal and plenty of freebies from sponsoring entities.

Technically, there will be a new route of the Davao race this year. Race Director Tom Tan revealed that they will be utilizing north-bound roads of downtown Davao particularly along Sandawa, Quirino, JP Laurel and Lanang areas.

Despite some toils in its online registration process, 7-Eleven slots are selling like hotcakes. As of this writing, only few slots left for 32K and 42K while the rest are already full, a clear manifestation that 7-Eleven Run is warmly embraced by running communities nationwide. For those who did not register yet, you may take your chance of filling vacant or unclaimed slots via www.run711.com. An onsite registration will also be set anytime soon so stay tuned and keep posted.

The 7-Eleven Run is co-presented by the following: Gatorade, Kopiko, Le Minerale, Mogu Mogu, Absolute, Aquafina, Bear Brand, B’lue, San Miguel Beer, Selecta, Summit Mineral Water, Wilkins, Pocari Sweat, Refresh Mineral Water, Safeguard, Sip Purified Water, C2, Cobra Energy Drink, Cocal Cola and Cornetto.