This year, the aboitiz group who organizes this run will offer half-a-million pesos in cash prizes; Winners can get Php70,000 each! The run this year, is jointly organized by the Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) and the Cebu Provincial Government, is among the highlights of the One Cebu Expo, a month long celebration of the Province’s 442nd founding Anniversary on August 6. The August 14 marathon, which will kick off at the Cebu International Convention Center.

The race to reduce run will have 21K, 10K, 5K and 3K divisions. Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said that it’s about time the Province gets involved in the running boom. Aside from the formidable Kenyan runners, out-of-town delegates from Negros and Iloilo are also expected to be contending for the top prize. The second and third place winners will take home Php40,000.00 and Php20,000.00 respectively.

The top three finishers of the half-marathon will pocket Pho20m000.00, Php10,000.00 and Php5,000.00 while top finishers in the 10K will get Php5,000.00. Organizers say their event hast the most reasonable registration fee. Registration is ongoing at the One Cebu Expo Secretariat office at the Cebu Provincial Capitol, Runnr, Ayala, Toby’s SM Branch and the Cebu City Sports Center. Runners may also register online at www.aboitizpower.com.race2reduce.