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UPLB Sapphire Run - Get Free Race Kit

How would you like to end your October, or begin your November with a nature-friendly run at the University of the Philippines Los Baños?


I remember the first time I raced at UPLB last year during the Biodiversity Run, I never thought it would be a very challenging route to Makiling from the UP Forestry with such scenic trees around. This time, the same organizers is inviting us to join another fun, and nature-advocated UPLB race - the Sapphire Run. So if you want a turn from the usual BGC / MOA / Ortigas / UPD race routes, here's a good chance for you to also enjoy the scenic views of UP Los Baños.

Read more about the race details below.

What: Sapphire (Save And Protect Philippine Resource Ecosystem) Run
When: 30 October 2011, 5:00 AM
Where: UPLB Baker Hall Grounds, Los Baños, Laguna
Race Categories and Registration Fees:
     3K - Php 270.00
     5K - Php 320.00
     10K - Php 370.00

Registration Sites:
  1. UPLB Baker Hall Grounds
  2. Online: https://www.facebook.com/sapphire.run.october.30.2011?sk=info
  3. MacRunners Sports Inc. - 2F Penny's Bldg., cor. Nat'l Highway, Bangkal St., San Antonio, Los Baños, Laguna
Race Maps:

Race Singlet:

Activity Area Layout:

Awards/Prizes:

Leave a comment below and the lucky commenter will get a free race kit of your choice distance category which will be announced on the 14th of October, 2011.

5 comments:

  1. I want to win and go back to Elbi! Hehe..:)

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  2. If ever this will be my first time in UPLB

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  3. Pedz, I also remember our UPLB run! Akala ko normal road run, trail run pala! INJURED ako nun!

    Anyway, don't count my comment as an entry, I cannot grace the event, Sunday eh :(

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  4. I wanna run in UPLB Sapphire Run. It's where I fell in love. :)

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  5. The WINNERS have been declared. Visit the following link for details:

    Race Kit Winner

    ReplyDelete

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