Run for Cebu’s Rivers

“To restore the river systems and creeks in Metro Cebu” is the theme of *CEBU RUN FOR THE RIVERS* – the first of its kind and considered as the kick-off activity of the Cebu Business Month celebration this year.

The *1st Cebu Run for the Rivers* is in response to the call of the government for a “Sagip Ilog” program that aims to improve the water quality of priority river systems in the community particularly the five river systems in Cebu namely Bulacao, Buhisan, Guadalupe, Mahiga and Lahug.

It is a collaborative effort of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry through its Environment Sustainability Committee together with the Cebu Academe Network, Department of Environment & Natural Resources Region 7, Cebu City government and among other NGO’s and business companies in Cebu.

This year’s marathon is focused on the rehabilitation of the Mahiga River. Thus, proceeds of this fun run shall be used as seed fund to improve the said river.

Business Sector, Non-Government and Civil Society organizations, the Academe, other environmentalists and people living near the five rivers are encouraged to join in this run for a cause on *June 2, 2013 at SM City Cebu Northwing Parking Area*.

The categories and its respective registration fees are as follows: Php250.00 for 5k, Php 350.00 for 10k and Php500.00 for 21k.

All students are given a special rate of Php100.00 as registration fee for the 5k category only. The said entry fee excludes a singlet. Hence, students are advised to wear their P.E. uniform during the run.

Registration forms are available at Runnr – Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City Sports Complex (Lyle – 0943-3243111), Toby’s Sporting Goods at SM City Cebu and Cebu City Planning Office (Tata Sumaylo – 0908-6187447)

For more information, one may call Hanski or Mariel at 232-1421 to 24 local 108.

(Press Release)