THEY do more than just run for fun.
Participants in the 12th edition of the Subic International Marathon (SIM) to be held today November 13 at Remy Field, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, on November 12 and 13 will not just run a marathon they will also do their share to support worthwhile charities.
These runners commit themselves to make a difference in the lives of others through running with a portion of the registration fees to go directly to SIM’s beneficiaries.
These include the Dilaab Foundation Inc. which is a non-profit organization working on reintegrating lost, abandoned and unloved street children to becoming positive citizens of society.
The second is the Bless Our Cops Foundation which creates programs that reignites the passion, discipline and God-fearing productivity of our policemen.
The third is the Bukas Loob sa Diyos Covenant Community which is a Subic-based group that holds constant seminars and activities that create meaningful impact to the lives of the community.
SIM is actually the longest running full marathon race in the country.
Its premium full marathon and half marathon categories (42.195 km and 21km respectively) fired off late afternoon of Saturday, November 12, giving the runners a unique feel and experience while tackling the scenic and challenging course of Subic Bay Freeport Zone at night.
The 10km, 7km, 5km and 3km, no-frills fun run, capped in the beautiful, chill and relaxed atmosphere of a Sunday morning in Subic Bay will be held today November 13. This is for everyone wanting a shorter, family friendly run.
With the expected 5,000 runners, SIM continues on with its yearly commitment to support the beneficiaries: Dilaab Foundation, Inc., God Bless Our Cops Movement and the Subic Chapter of Bukas Loob sa Diyos Covenant Community.
SIM is organized by eXtribe Inc., supported by Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Tekton Manufacturing Corporation, makers of ProteinCare and Perfect Muscle, Salomon Philippines, Subic Bay Peninsular Hotel, Pacific Cross Health Care Inc., Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc., Slimmers World Subic, Ambucore Ambulance Services, and Cycles & Brew by Hubble.
For more details please visit www.facebook.com/subicinternationalmarathon or www.extribe.com.ph/sim.