SKYathon Boracay Beach Run 2015 Race Recap

The SKYathon Boracay Beach Run 2015 was held on April 25, 2015, with the start and finish line at Epic Beach Front in Station 2. The assembly time was at 5 AM and the gun start was at 6 AM. This is the first time that SKYathon beach run will have a little twist from the previous SKYathon beach runs as they now include obstacles for both 5K and 10K categories.

Prior to the race day, race kit claiming and registration were extended until April 24, 10AM-10PM to accept more runners who are up for the beach run.

My First Race

It was a weekend of firsts for me – first plane ride, first time in Boracay, and first run! I registered for the 5k run with obstacles. I had no training prior to this race but since I have an active lifestyle doing yoga, weights, and teaching Zumba, I feel confident that I will do good in my first run.

Running by the beach was fun. The view was beautiful and the breeze was calming. However, I felt like I need to do more endurance training if I’m going to pursue running. The obstacles were fairly easy but I bruised my knee due to the long sand crawl.

I think it took me about 1 hour to finish the 5K w/ run with the obstacles. Hahaha. Now, I’m officially a runner. Woohoo!!

Awarding

The awarding ceremony wasn’t only for those who finished first.  At the post-race program, runners were treated to games and received prizes. There were lots fun activities and prizes courtesy of Sky Cable and sponsors of SKYathon 2015.

Beach Run For A Cause #FitToSaveTheIsland

The SKYathon 2015 is a beach run for a cause which will benefit the Philippine Red Cross, Malay Chapter. During the awarding, SKY Cable turned over kayaks to them.

Runners and beach goers alike also signed a pledge to preserve and protect Boracay’s fine white sands and abundant marine life, as well as the environment.

Upbeat – SKYathon 2015 Victory Party

To congratulate the runners in finishing the SKYathon 2015 and to celebrate SKY Cable’s 25 years of amazing service, a victory party was held that night.

The Upbeat victory party started at 9 PM. Race finishers and guests from Boracay enjoyed the beats from DJ Mars Miranda and DJ Nina Sabutil. The entire fun event, from race proper until the victory party, was hosted by DJ Anne.

Congratulations to SKY Cable Corporation, Futuretainment Inc, and RunRio Inc for a successful event and congratulations to all the finishers of the SKYathon 2015!

See you at SKYathon Beach Run 2016!

More SKYathon Beach Run 2015 Photos here:  Takbo.ph @ Skyathon 2015