All systems go for Unity Run on Jan. 22

A nationwide running event is set to kick off simultaenously this Jan. 22 dubbed “Kahit Isang Araw Lang: Unity Run.”

The Cebu race will be held at the Cebu Business Park. The main objective of staging this race is to continue last year’s successful inaugural run entitled “Takbo para sa libreng kolehiyo,” which drew 50,000 runners.

The event meant to raise funds for the organizers’ advocacy of providing free college education to deserving students. It is organized by advocate Daniel Razon and Avant Garde Creative’s Ryan Ramos.

The running event, which will feature 3-kilometer, 5k and 10k distances, will also be held in other key cities such as Tacloban, Bacolod, Puerto Princesa, Butuan, Davao and Manila.

The event is held in partnership with the Department of Education in line with its Adopt-a-School program. It has already provided 150 computer classrooms nationwide.

The running event was officially launched yesterday at the City Scape Hotel in Mabolo.

Registration fee for the running event is pegged at P200 for the 3k, P250 for the 5k and P300 for the 10k.

Registration can be done at Chris Sports SM City Cebu and Ayala, ROX Ayala, Ayala Active Zone and Holiday Gym and Spa.

The running event will be handled by veteran race director Joel Baring of Sports and Fitness Enthusiasts. /CORRESPONDENT DALE G. ROSAL