Run For Wellness 2025: Unleashing Greatness beyond the finish line

Run for Wellness 2025: Unleashing Greatness beyond the finish line.

Largest runner turnout of the Run For Wellness fun run by Southstar Drug and Maxicare

Running, more than a physical activity, is a pursuit of something greater: a healthier body and mind, a community, a sense of fulfillment or perhaps, overcoming a personal challenge. And in the process, it also provides valuable lessons that can be applied in your everyday life to unleash greatness such as taking better care of your body, recognizing big and small achievements, and going beyond your perceived limits.

This is the central theme of this year’s edition of Run For Wellness, an annual running event organized by Southstar Drug and Maxicare that encourages participants to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle through running.

Run For Wellness 2025 celebrated a vibrant running community across two legs, welcoming beginners, seasoned runners, families, barkadas, running clubs, and fitness enthusiasts. The first leg, held on July 22 at UP Diliman, Quezon City, saw over 9,000 participants, while the second leg held last September 14 in Naga City had 2,713 participants joining the 3K, 5K, and 10K categories.

This combined effort resulted in 11,902 total participants, marking the largest runner turnout for a Run For Wellness series to date.

Continuing their advocacy as champions of health and wellness, Southstar Drug and Maxicare Healthcare Corporation donated Php 50,000 to Naga City’s Persons with Disability Affairs Office that was received by Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo during the awarding ceremony of Run For

Wellness Naga.

[From left to right: Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. Chairman Robina Gokongwei-Pe, Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo, Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. President and CEO Stanley Co]

“The record-high turnout of participants in this year’s Run For Wellness shows how more people are prioritizing their overall health and well-being by integrating running and exercise in their life. Aside from unleashing greatness, this is also our way of encouraging Filipinos to take the first step towards a better version of themselves and develop healthier habits in the long run,” said “On top of providing the finest healthcare services, Maxicare supports Filipinos in their journey towards their best life through events like Run For Wellness, reaffirming our commitment to enabling a healthier future,” said Raymond Hernandez, Maxicare Chief Customer Officer. Unleashing greatness continues beyond the finish line. Run For Wellness is just the starting point, a catalyst when it comes to prioritizing one’s overall health and well-being. Take all the valuable lessons running has taught you—the rest of the journey is yours to take!

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Southstar Drug x Maxicare Run for Wellness 2024 Naga

 Wooo the Southstar Drug x Maxicare Run for Wellness 2024 Early Bird Registration is now on!!

Run is on September 15!

EARLY BIRD PROMO

Get ready to #RiseAsChampions, Naga City! Southstar Drug and Maxicare's #RunForWellness2024 is coming home on September 15th at Robinsons Naga!

Don't miss this chance; secure your spot now and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount at any participating Southstar Drug stores by purchasing participating products.

Learn more and run now! https://bit.ly/ssd-rfw2024-naga-participating-stores

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CRC 59:59 10K Challenge

It's time to get in shape again and lose that pandemic fats you gained because the ultimate sub-1hour challenge in Bicol is back! The Caceres Runners Club will be bringing you again the 59:59 10 km Challenge this August! 5km and 3km distances will also be available. 

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𝐂𝐑𝐂 𝟓𝟗:𝟓𝟗 𝟏𝟎 𝐤𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞

The race is an out and back paved course from SM City Naga traversing through some major roads in Naga City. Participants should finish the 10 kilometer route in less than 1 hour. 

Race Day: 

Date: August 7, 2022

Venue: SM City Naga Parking Grounds

Call Time: 5 AM

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧:

1. Pay Registration Fee

2. Send proof of payment to FB Running Choy 👉🏻https://www.facebook.com/choysambo

3. Fill-out registration link 👉🏻 https://forms.gle/j58cN47hLUj9yCxx8

For 10k Online Payment: Send to GCash: 09165909188 Christine M.

‼️Or walk-in to Registration Sites‼️

📍Blue Skyline Enterprises (Ground Floor Matt’s Tourist Inn, Panganiban Drive Naga City)

📍SM City Naga Foodcourt (Weekends only)

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🏃🏻‍♂️ 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙚𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 🏃🏻‍♂️

Main Event:

📌10 km - P1200 (Inclusive of Finisher’s Medal, Full Sublimation Shirt, Race Bib)

Other Distances:

📌5 km - P400 (Inclusive of Finisher’s Medal, Event Shirt, Race Bib)

📌3 km - P350 (Inclusive of Finisher’s Medal, Event Shirt, Race Bib)

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#RunsInNaga 

#nagacitydeck 

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Run For Wellness 11: Kolor Fest Naga City

 🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏽Run For Wellness is now on its 11th year!!! Fiesta naaaa!!!

Get your running gears ready as Southstar Drug launches the most anticipated, looked forward to and one of the biggest wellness events that is set to rock Parade Ground Clark, Pampanga and Plaza Quezon, Naga City, Bicol this year! 

This year’s edition of the long-running Run for Wellness event is themed Kolor Fest to genuinely and brightly welcome at least 2,000 elite runners, recreational runners, wellness and fitness buffs to a colourful morning of fun and enjoyable activities in Clark, Pampanga on August 21, 2022, and the Bicolanos on September 11, 2022, in time for Peñafrancia Festival.

Early bird registration is extended until August 5, 2022. The Regular registration will run August 6 to August 19, 2022.  

📌Early Bird Registration Fees  

Php 405.00 for 10Km

Php 315.00 for 5Km

Php 275.00 for 3Km

📌Regular Registration Fees  

Php 450.00 for 10Km

Php 350.00 for 5Km

Php300.00 for 3Km

📌Race kit inclusions await all registered participants: Face mask, Race Bib, Singlet, Finisher Medal, and Finisher Shirt for 10Km finishers only.

For online registration, please visit: https://bit.ly/SSDRFW2022

You may also register in any Soutstar Drug Branches listed below.

Lace up your running shoes and get on with your training for the Run for Wellness 11: Kolor Fest!

See you on race day!!!

#RunForWellness11

#RunForWellnessKolorFest

#SouthstarDrug

#RSRJEventsManagement

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Run for Big Heart 2019

Join the ❤️ Run for Big Heart 2019 ❤️!!!
August 21, 2019

Register at:
- 2nd Floor, Honda Cars Camsur Pili - JLo BIG HEART Foundation
- McDonald’s Pili
- Petron Magsaysay, #NagaCity

Starting Point: Mcdonald's Pili, San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur
Assembly Time: 5:30 AM
Zumba: 6:00 AM
Gun Start: 6:30 AM

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Run for Wellness 10: Cobbles Fest

The most anticipated and one of the biggest wellness event in Bicol is again set to toe the line this year!  This event is concertedly celebrated with the Penafrancia Festival. Southstar Drug’s Run For Wellness is set on September 15, 2019 at Plaza Quezon in Naga City. Organized by Rsrj Events Management.

The Run for Wellness is now running on its 10th year and is participated by around 2,000 runners with two categories that you will surely enjoy, 3K and 5K Color and Bubble Run. Register in select Southstar Drug branches in Bicol and get exclusive discounts.

REGISTRATION FEE
Php 300 FOR 3K / 5K

Inclusive of Racebib, Singlet, Sunglasses and Finisher's Medal

 REGISTRATION VENUES
 Select Southstar Drug branches:
 NAGA
 - Crown Hotel Bldg., Cor E. Angeles St. & P. Burgos St., San Francisco, Naga City, -Camarines Sur
- #77 Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City, Camarines Sur
DAET
 - Elevated Plaza, Vinzons Ave., Daet, Camarines Norte
 IRIGA
 - Alfelor St., Cor. Rotary Road, Iriga City, Camarines Sur
 LEGAZPI
-Rizal St., Legazpi City, Albay

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Run For Wellness 9: Color Your Run

Register for 3k or 5k in select Southstar Drug branches in Bicol and get 10% off until August 31, 2018. Run for Wellness 9 will be held at Plaza Quezon in Naga City on September 9.

The Color your run with two categories that you will surely enjoy, 3K and 5K Color Run. With the combination of different colors with shades plus giveaways. RUN FOR WELLNESS will truly be remarkable and you can just FEEL THE WELLNESS in the route.

After all the breathtaking and color your run, there will be a Zumba with the finale of color blast.

REGISTRATION FEE
Php 300 FOR 3K / 5K
Inclusive of Racebib, Singlet and Finisher Medal

REGISTRATION VENUES
Select Southstar Drug branches:
NAGA
- Crown Hotel Bldg., Cor E. Angeles St. & P. Burgos St. San Francisco Naga City Camarines Sur
- #77 Concepcion Pequeña, Naga City, Camarines Sur
DAET
- Elevated Plaza Vinzons Ave., Daet, Camarines Norte
IRIGA
- Alfelor St., Cor. Rotary Road, Iriga City, Camarines Sur
LEGAZPI
- Rizal St., Legazpi City, Albay

CLICK HERE for the Penafrancia Festival 2018 Schedule of Events

For More Information:
Visit: www.southstardrug.com.ph
Call: Tel. No. +63 (2) 643-3137

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2nd Bombon Marathon

2nd BOMBON MARATHON
October 2, 2016

Funds raised from this event will go to the complete installation of CCTV Camera at Poblacion Bombon. Cash Prizes are sponsored by LGU Bombon

DISTANCE	GUN START	REG. FEE	INCLUSION	CASH PRIZE
42k Full Marathon	4:00 AM	P800.00	Free Bib No. Singlet, Finishers Medal, Finishers Shirt, Pack lunch & Certificate	Male 1st Place - P 5,000.00 2nd Place - P 3,000.00 3rd Place - P 2,000.00 Top 10 4th- 10 Place 7 @ 500.00 each Consolation Prize 11th -20th @ 300.00 each Female 1st Place - P 2,000.00 2nd Place - P 1,500.00 3rd Place - P 1,000.00 4th & 5th Place @ 500.00 each
21k Half Marathon	5:00 AM	P650.00	Free Bib No., Singlet, Finishers Medal, Finishers Shirt, Pack lunch & Certificate	Male 1st Place - P 1,700.00 2nd Place - P 1,300.00 3rd Place - P 1,000.00 Consolation Prize 4th – 10th place 7 @ 250.00 each Female 1st Place - P 1,000.00 2nd Place - P 750.00 3rd Place - P 500.00
5k	6:00 AM	P175.00	Free Bib No., Singlet, Certfiicate	-

 REGISTRATION VENUES:

1. Bon Marche Pawnshop – People’s Mart, Liboton cor. Jacob St. Naga City . LOOK FOR MS. HYAN N. OSIO CP# 0917-853-9186
2. Eternal Garden Office – Balatas Naga City LOOK FOR MR. RICHARD BRINGAS CP# 0906-262-6612
3. ExpressPay Outlet @ #31 Bagumbayan Sur, Naga City LOOK for Ms. Mariel Carreon Tel. # 054- 881-0442, CP # 0939--939-5195
4. Sangguniang Bayan of Bombon Office, Bombon, Cam. Sur Tel. 054-881-6994
5. Vice Mayor EddieFelix S. Alteza Residence, San Roque, Bombon, Camarines Sur TEl. no. 054-881-3658, CP# 0917-868-8326, 0920-281-6623

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Bombon Marathon 2015

Bombon Marathon 2015

October 4, 2015

Facebook Event Page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/951520451558039/

Registration Fees:

6k - P200

21k - P600

42k - P700

• Inclusive of Race Bib No., Singlet. Plus Finisher’s Medal,Finisher’s Shirt, Pack Lunch for 21K and 42K participants.
• Deadline for Registration for 21K & 42K October 2, 2015
• Registrants of 21k & 42k from August 28 to Sept. 15, 2015 is entitled to Php 100 discount.

Registration Venue:

• BME Starlight Advertising, Dayangdang St. Naga City
• Mun. Civil Registrar’s Office, Bombon, Cam. Sur
• Mun. Coun. Eddie Alteza Res. San Roque, Bombon, Cam. Sur

Route

42k Gun Start at 3:30 AM

21k Gun Start at 4:30 AM 

Bombon>Magarao>Canaman>Bag. Norte>Bagumbayan Sur>E, Angeles St. Turn aroun at Plaza Quince Martirez> back to E. Angeles> Bagumbayan>Canaman>Magarao>

Bombon>Quipayo, Sta. Salud, Hinulid>San Lucas>Sto.Domingo> San Bernardino"TheVillage"back to Bombon proceed to San Isidro.San Antonio Sta Cruz Chapel turning Point bact to Poblacion Bombon Finish line at San Jose Bgy. Hall

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A Challenge to Change - From Smoking to Triathlon

Naga City, Philippines - Did you know that June is declared as the National No-Smoking Month under the Presidential Proclamation No. 183, s. 1993? The government through the Department of Health and non-government organizations never ceases to campaign against smoking which is hazardous to the health of both the smokers and non-smokers. Taking it to the local perspective, Naga City also partakes in upholding this proclamation and other city ordinances for the benefit of the Naguenos. Let's hope they are being implemented well. 

Smoking as a habit starts as a choice. "Choices become actions, actions become habits, and habits become our character". If you choose to smoke, it can become your habit, and your habit becomes who you are, a smoker. I don't smoke, never tried it even once, but my father smokes and I have friends who does too. We non-smokers should play a role too in this advocacy.

A Challenge to Change. Smokers usually involve conflicting attitudes, beliefs or behaviors. There are people who smoke and at the same time know that it is hazardous to their health which might even lead to cancer but still they continue to smoke. The pleasure side always gives in. But are you up to the challenge to quit and change for the better?

#WhereItAllBegan to quit smoking. There are a lot of means in order to combat smoking. With a resounding yes, Kevin Tiambeng, a local celebrity athlete competing in the upcoming Challenge CamSur on June 13, was able to kill his habit of smoking. Triathlon in particular has made Kevin physically fit, kept him sharp, goal-oriented, pushed his limits and overcome his fears. By joining triathlon events, Kevin was able to challenge himself to defeat smoking. Training in this sport is #WhereItAllBegan for him to stop smoking and continue contributing to society by organizing and joining sports events. It is in his own little way that he is able to inspire others to be productive citizens rather than just being smokers. You can also be productive even if you are a smoker, but you are definitely not as healthy as a non-smoker or someone who gave it up.

Kevin Tiambeng with Local Elite Triathlete
Andreco Primero and Challenge CamSur
 Race Director Jumbo Tayag.

Quitting to smoke starts with a choice. If smoking started as a choice, there's no other way to quit than to choose firmly to quit. Taking it step by step, how little it may be to battle the addiction is a sign of courage especially if the support group is strong. It's easier said than done but progress is progress. 

The best part of quitting to smoke is reclaiming a healthier lifestyle plus earning the bragging rights for having successfully defeated smoking. Let us not forget that you can now be an instrument of change to other people just like Kevin Tiambeng.

Watch Kevin and other triathletes push their limits in the Challenge CamSur next week. Get ready for the fastest and hottest course in the Philippines and one of the fastest in Asia with #ChallengeCamsur! If you are an athlete you can still join the Sprint Category (1km swim, 30km bike, 6km run) on June 13. Registration is extended until June 11. You may register HERE.

CLICK HERE for the RACE MAPS.

To know more of Challenge Family, please visit: www.challenge-family.com.

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All Hail The Trails

All Hail The Trails
April 18, 2015

2nd Edition of All Hail the Trails... A trail running event that will cover the lush green vegetation of the foothills of Mt. Isarog National Park the distances will be 3K 8K and 12K

Don Bosco Campus, Carolina

Registration Fee:
3K 200php
8K 300php
12K 400php

Registration opens on March 20 @ Res Toe Run Naga

Inclusive of Bib, refreshements, trail-food and All Finishers will be awarded with medal.

150php for Dri-fit limited edition trail-running shirt

More details to follow soon... for more information please contact 0915-770-8255 / 0917-835 4883

Visit the Facebook Event Page for updates. 

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