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Kenny's Open 2009 Urbanite Run

Written by ManokanRunner
Wednesday, 01 July 2009

Last March, Kenny Roger's and Takbo.ph had a Carboloading Party for the runners. It was the first time several runners gathered together in a non-racing event. This coming August 15, Kenny Roger's, in partnership with Takbo.ph, will gather the runners again to promote a healthy lifestyle. This time, it will be a racing event: The Kenny's Open '09 Urbanite Run.

Kenny's Open Urbanite Run 5/10/15K
August 15, 2009
Fort Bonifacio

This will not be the usual Sunday morning races. First, it will be on a Saturday. Second, it will be held at night. So you get to have glow in the dark race paraphernalias. Call time is 8:00pm. Third, runners can stay after the race with a concert by Tribo Manila and chicken roast available at discounted price. And lastly, we were told that the Dare Duo, Marc and Rovilson, will be there.

Registration will start July 15 until August 11. Registration Fee is 600 Php, and you get the Urbanite Meal, your donation to the selected beneficiary, and race registration. This includes the disposable timing chip as well. More info on the registration process, you can download the race mechanics here.

The event continues to assert Kenny Roger's goal in promoting a healthy lifestyle through food and nutrition. More than their famous roast chicken, they offer a wide range of healthy options in their menu for you to eat well, look good and live well.

Click image to visit Kenny Roger's Website

That is why, the Kenny Rogers Urbanite Run has identified Hands On Manila (HOM) as one of the beneficiaries. It will support HOM's projects related to health & nutrition, sports & recreation, education and other social services for kids and teens.

One of the health and nutrition projects of HOM is the Breakfast Club where street kids are treated for breakfast by the volunteers. I love this program and even organized it twice with our church's youth ministry. The latest was just last Sunday. While I was a volunteer at the Botak Aid Station, Quennie was leading the Breakfast Club with the volunteers.

PAC Youth volunteers for the Breakfast Club.

Start practice running at night and see you in this event.

This event is organized by Finishline.

Last update: 01-07-2009 11:34

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Posted by nuttybunny4, on 01-07-2009 16:19, , Registered

First to comment nanaman ako! hehehe. Very cool event! Night race with glow in the dark stuff! :D My concert pa with discounted food! Disposable timing chip din plus the very important insurance! I'm game for this event! ;) We always practice at night eh!

Posted by dyule, on 01-07-2009 16:44, , Registered

ako kaya pangalawang nagcomment??? wow sali ako dito!! nice maiba naman sa gabi ang run yahoo!! at meron pang bonus nandun and duo!

Posted by Marvs, on 01-07-2009 17:20, , Registered

Nice event! At last, a night run. I always run at night anyway.

Why is the start of the longer distances later? Should it be the other way around?

I tried the instructions on the form, there isn't an events tab on www.kennys.com.ph.

Posted by sherwintommy, on 01-07-2009 17:32, , Registered

ayos ito..sayang hindi ako makaka attend...share nalang ng pics...go,go,go....

Posted by patwixey, on 01-07-2009 18:51, , Registered

sayang i won't be able to attend this one!! at nanjan pa ang crush ko! waah. hehe. have fun you guys! miss ko na kayo.

Posted by rhodstanada@yahoo.com, on 01-07-2009 20:01, , Registered

Excited! Saturday night! Para pahinga sunday naman! Its for a good cause din. Great idea!

Posted by maki, on 01-07-2009 21:31, , Registered

count me in! a first for me!running at night should be fun.hehe

Posted by margalicious, on 01-07-2009 21:38, , Registered

Great poster! Or is it just its Marc on it? :) Great beneficiary, too. Hands on Manila is a foundation that links different foundations, causes and volunteers just to be able to help marginalized communities. Volunteer na rin!:)

Posted by Red, on 01-07-2009 22:05, , Registered

hindi ba pwedeng agahan? biglang nag-inarte! nyahahahaha

so dapat tumakbo itong si marc.

count me in! =)

Posted by freckleface, on 01-07-2009 22:15, , Registered

yes, truly deserving cause. i'm there!

Posted by Sam Therunningninja, on 01-07-2009 22:25, , Guest

Mark mahal na kita! Wwaahhh!!!!!

After ba nito LCLP?

Posted by hydraice, on 01-07-2009 23:06, , Registered

NIGHT RACE!!! I LIKEY :D
now what distance to choose...

Posted by kelcy33, on 01-07-2009 23:58, , Registered

wow, kakaexcite!! the dynamic duo would be there?! wow! great!! :)

Posted by RunningShield, on 02-07-2009 00:08, , Registered

Im so excited. Thanks Jinoe best race ever. why i like the night run its something different and my time is faster cause in the evening my legs are more flexible. my wife and i will join. RUNNINGSHIELD is back !!!!!! yahoo. after the run... no time for food but time for drinks. San Miguel Light beer at EMBASSY !!!!

Posted by baldrunner, on 02-07-2009 00:15, , Registered

i will volunteer to guard your parked cars! Anybody who wants to join my group? We have to do something about these thefts & robberies happening during road races. Remember, this is a night race! If these people could rob us during daytime, how much more during night time!!!

Posted by malmonmd, on 02-07-2009 00:31, , Registered

HI BR, Just spoke to KR re your concern last night. They will augment security on top of the security that BHS will be providing. The additional 4 security that was mentioned last night is insufficient. I also suggested that they tap PNP. Rest assured that the management is working on your concern. Thanks for your inputs.

Posted by ManokanRunner, on 02-07-2009 00:32, , Registered

[b]@marvs
The registration will start July 15. That's why it's not available yet. We will announce more updates in the coming weeks.

@baldrunner,
Thanks for initiating this one. This is a valid concern. Let's find volunteers again where runners will help fellow runners.
[/b]

Posted by mykolant, on 02-07-2009 00:42, , Registered

This is interesting! A night race - something new for a change!!

Posted by RunningShield, on 02-07-2009 01:00, , Registered

Bald Runner if you so happen to catch a thief what would you suggest we all do to him :-). Thank you for taking the lead in crime prevention this problem really has to be addressed permanently. PATRICK CONCEPCION / RUNNINGSHIELD

Posted by baldrunner, on 02-07-2009 01:05, , Registered

patrick, we will let him run an ultra distance with the hardcores until he drops...dead! hahaha! joke lang! seriously, we'll let the police "throw the book" at them!

Posted by bastarunnersweetlover, on 02-07-2009 01:09, , Registered

wow! a night race.. i would definitely be able to join this one! c'mon! lets run!

Posted by medogs, on 02-07-2009 01:24, , Registered

wohoooo! this event excites me more than any race...so far. running at night, that's awesome! ok, tama na ang hype. wehehehe. i'll definitely join this road race. di bale nang magdildil ng asin, basta may pang reg!!!!

Posted by Marvin Rae, on 02-07-2009 01:28, , Registered

this race is definitely on my list. :) looking forward to this event. :)

Posted by Julie Pagong, on 02-07-2009 01:45, , Registered

Question: Why is the gun start for 5K the earliest compared to the longer distances?

Posted by ambo_kulit, on 02-07-2009 01:47, , Registered

may finisher medal kaya ang 15-k?at may singlet ba ito?maganda kaya?baka katulad ng sa rum for home?hehehehehe dapat ang singlet neto mga luminus ang kulay oh dba?

Posted by crashnburn, on 02-07-2009 01:58, , Registered

Yey! Feeling ultra runners tayo kasi night ang start. Definitely a race we all shouldn't miss!

Posted by beabear, on 02-07-2009 02:03, , Registered

COOL! Am excited na! :D

Posted by eichbar, on 02-07-2009 02:27, , Registered

Woohooo! I love this event! Win-win deal: we get to experience something different, eat discounted yummy, healthy food, help people out.. What more can you ask for?

Posted by dindinbelgica, on 02-07-2009 02:29, , Guest

This is great! and at the same time you can choose [b]Hands on Manila[/b] (HOM)for your donations :)

Posted by nemo_lee, on 02-07-2009 02:48, , Registered

Night run!!!! owwwwww... that was great!!! i'll bring my whole stuff for a sleepless fun run like this, count me in!!!! Let's rock it...

Posted by carmen, on 02-07-2009 03:27, , Registered

ang galing ng concept!na excite ako i wana join! =)

Posted by pepsi, on 02-07-2009 03:31, , Registered

Yes!
This will be the first race i'll join after my 6-week hibernation.. wehehehe
Looking forward to this! :)

Posted by malmonmd, on 02-07-2009 03:35, , Registered

FYI:

The registration fee allows you to eat for free at Kenny Rogers. There will be a special meal that will be prepared.

There will be a singlet as well.

No Medals.

Cheers,

Posted by eiroomd, on 02-07-2009 03:40, , Registered

alrighty!!! ang saya saya!! :D i love the glow in the dark thingies...the CONCERT! the nighttime running...which i have never done yet...this is great!! takbo and gimmik at the same time!! galing!

Posted by Bigfoot, on 02-07-2009 03:56, , Guest

bingo! its a night race as predicted and it feels good to know that it will be held on a saturday night which is not the common race event schedule.

and best of all runners do not have to wake up early to join.

takbuhan na sa agosto 15! :-D

Posted by warriorone, on 02-07-2009 04:33, , Guest

Ang mahal!!!

Nice that it is a night race. Boo that it's so mahal. Pede bang optional yung Kennys meal?

Posted by malmonmd, on 02-07-2009 04:40, , Registered

The meal is free. The logistics doubles. It is harder to organize a night race. Besides, this comes with a timing chips.

Posted by ronin, on 02-07-2009 05:29, , Guest

Nice!
I want to see how the 15K route looks like. Hope it's not 3rounds of the 5K route.

Posted by Red, on 02-07-2009 06:01, , Registered

sir jovie / jinoe, count me in as volunteer. =)

Posted by Bigfoot, on 02-07-2009 06:14, , Guest

granted that this night race event is for a good cause and comes with a free meal, timing chip, accident insurance, etcetera, i hope that the singlet will be something worth wearing (great logo design, large size option) and keeping (adidas-like material, fade-resistant color) considering the pricey registration fee.

Posted by jmbesana, on 02-07-2009 09:39, , Registered

this is interesting. excited to join already.

Posted by Runnermhel, on 02-07-2009 10:10, , Registered

This would surely be a great race. One of a kind...
I'll surely run this race. I'll even invite my non running friends to join...See you

Posted by tom balibag, on 02-07-2009 11:08, , Registered

gusto ko yan !!!
first time kong sasali nang race sa gabi at basta sa boni global city gagawin, nandyan ako.
dahil taga dyan ako. hehehe

Posted by angelaze, on 02-07-2009 13:14, , Guest

sigurado pagtumakbo ako d2 at tumakbo din si Marc bibilis ang oras ko dahil hahabulin ko sya. Ang gwapo mo FAFA! hahaha

Posted by allan, on 02-07-2009 13:53, , Guest

hopefully safe din yung route...alam naman natin ang mga drivers sa pinas...considering na pati drivers magugulat sa fun run na ito...sana maraming marshalls

Posted by ryan, on 02-07-2009 14:18, , Registered

Mas maganda sana kung lagyan ng [b]age category[/b] para maraming [b]winners[/b]

Posted by Marvs, on 02-07-2009 15:28, , Registered

since the 5K starts at 8:30 and the 15K starts at 9:00, this can be a 20K run! will there be a discount if we do 2 distances?

adik!!!

Posted by Sean William, on 02-07-2009 20:10, , Registered

wow parang last november night run to ah na hindi ko nasalihan. sana makasali na ko kung ok ang sched.

sir jovie mag disguise kau baka kilala kau nung thieves. goodluck sana mahuli na yan.

car owners parang much safer kung dun na kau magpark sa market market. roving ang guards nila. warm up na lang papunta bhs.

Posted by chellerd, on 03-07-2009 02:02, , Registered

yehey! me likey.... join ako syempre! :D

Posted by wilson, on 03-07-2009 14:23, , Guest

im surprised nobody asked this before, but, what exactly is included in an Urbanite meal?

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