SOME 5,000 runners are expected to participate in the DU30 Run Leg 2 on Nov. 23 to be held along the Davao City Coastal Road, Ecoland-Tulip Rotunda.
The run, organized by the On Any Sunday Riders Club (OASR), aims to “reawaken the collective strength and unity” among supporters of former President and current Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, while also raising funds for charity.
The primary beneficiary is the Field of Dreams Children’s Charity Foundation, a residential home for abused and indigent children from Mindanao, located in Barangay San Vicente, Bunawan, Davao City.
Proceeds generated specifically from the 1K Pet Run category will be used to support the children housed at the facility, an endeavor aligned with the advocacies of the former president (FPRRD).
The event features five categories: 21K, 10K, 5K, 3K, and 1K Pet Run.
Category Registration Fee Finishers’ Medal Key Inclusion
- 21K ₱2,100 4-inch metal Finisher’s Shirt, Race Bib w/ RFID chip
- 10K ₱1,800 4-inch metal Finisher’s Shirt, Race Bib w/ RFID chip
- 5K ₱1,000 3-inch metal Race Bib w/ Timing Chip
- 3K ₱1,000 3-inch metal Race Bib w/ Timing Chip
- 1K Pet Run ₱1,000 3-inch metal Race Bib w/ Timing Chip
Runners can register online or in-store at Podium Multisport Bajada, Wheels N’ More Davao (ground floor), and Arcadia Active Lifestyle Center, Ecoland.
Registration closes on Oct. 31 or earlier if all 5,000 slots are filled.
In a statement on Tuesday, Rene Magsakay, president of the OASR, emphasized the event’s political and charitable goals.
“It is high time to renew calls to #BRINGHIMHOME and to reaffirm our solid and unwavering support to our fellow OASR member, former President and incumbent Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte,” Magsakay said.
He added that the OASR, along with co-organizers Orangutri Triathlon Team, SRN Active, and Run Man Racing, will “strive hard to showcase to Davao City and the world the support that OASR can give in honoring our living legacy – FPRRD.”
Jimmy Gomez, chairman of the OASR, noted that they are almost halfway to their goal of 5,000 participants and reflected on lessons learned from previous events.
“We are doing things safely. The first run was a baptism by fire because this rally isn’t our primary field, so we tied up with a tribal group. Now, we are utilizing that experience to be more successful this time,” Gomez said.
He also ensured that the run is open to all, regardless of affiliation. “It’s open to everybody. Whoever the personalities may come, they will be treated the same as everyone, except for [then] Councilor Rigo [who was the Acting Mayor at that time]. Other than that, it’s open and whoever comes will be treated the same,” Gomez concluded.
Photo courtesy of Bing Gonzales
