How to Join Takbo.ph Virtual Race
A virtual race is a race that can be run from any location you choose – you can run, jog, or even walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym, or even in another race. You run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself.
Interested in joining Takbo.ph’s Virtual Race? Here are the simple steps you can follow and some additional information.
WHAT WILL I DO TO PARTICIPATE?
1.) Register and create an account on this link: http://app.takbo.ph/signup
2.) Pay for the registration fee by making a deposit to:
BDO Savings Account
Account Name: Basemark Creative Marketing Services
Account Number: 005080238683
BPI Savings Account
Account Name: Patrick Anthony Evardome Coralde
Account Number: 3179-5185-45
You can deposit via bank counter or via the banks’s mobile app.
IMPORTANT: Please add your name and the name of the virtual race in the remarks.
Example: Maria Clara/ TAKBO.PH Women’s March
3.) Upload the deposit slip and update your profile in your TAKBO.PH VIRTUAL RACE account to include the following
- Full Name
- Shipping Address
- Mobile Number
- Race details: Category | Shirt size (Make sure to double check as we do not allow change in sizes) | Payment method
3.) Track and record your run session using an app.
4.) Take a screenshot of your session.
5.) Upload your progress on your TAKBO.PH VIRTUAL RACE account.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to follow the time format (HH:MM:SS) and that the screenshot/photo has BOTH the distance and the duration of the run. Otherwise, your submission will not be valid.
WHAT RUNNING APPLICATIONS SHOULD I USE FOR LOGGING MY RUN?
We highly encourage you to use Strava. This will allow us to monitor your progress. Other applications you may use are Run Keeper, Nike+ Run Club, Samsung Health App and other applications that is convenient to you.
HOW DO I SUBMIT MY DAILY/WEEKLY RUN PROOF?
You need to register with an email and password, and you can submit your run sessions anytime by logging in on our web app.
WHEN CAN I RECEIVE MY FINISHER SHIRT AFTER COMPLETING THE CHALLENGE?
5-10 days after the race ends. Your entitlements shall be delivered to your given address indicated in your profile so make sure you have the correct information. FREE shipping within the Philippines.
About The Author
ChicksNiManok
Que Gavan, known as ChicksNiManok in the running community, is the better half of the brains behind Takbo.ph (registered and managed by Runningpeak Event Management and Services). You can also read more of her homeschool family adventures in FilipinoHomeschooler(dot)com.
Is indoor running (Treadmill) counted in the virtual mileage run log? Or
Do you accept Bitcoin payment?
Currently, registration is through bank deposit.
I am a bit confused. Is this a one-time run only? Or the total run for the whole month? Kse for one day, 5k lang ang kaya ko so for one week, 35k na.. hihi… at kung one month, 150k… thanks!
For the virtual races, it’s accumulated run for a certain duration (usually 1 month).
On the registration website – it doesn’t mention the registration fees details… What are the registration fees for the 200k virtual race?
All categories are 900PHP.
Do all categories include a medal and finisher shirt? and if they do are they all of the same design? thanks
All categories have the medal and the shirt. The design are similar expect for the distance which will be changed accordingly.
do you have a mobile app we can use to upload?
All runs will be upload through the website app.takbo.ph.
It is only now that I learned about this. I am interested to join. Can I still submit the screenshots for the runs I made on Jan 2 and this morning, Jan 6 (it is only a total if 7+ kilometers)?
All runs from January 1-31 are still valid even if you register after January 1.