“What’s your mettle made of? An island once a battleground for gallant men, now becomes a hallowed arena for daring runners to measure their speed, endurance and grit. Set against a breathtaking landscape and an unforgiving terrain, contenders will get the unique chance of becoming part of a race in reclaiming a glorious past. A heroic legacy rests in a distant bygone. The hardest race of the year looms in the distance. One history. One goal. Conquer Corregidor!”

The above-quoted statement can be read on the Conquer Corregidor event poster. If this doesn’t fuel your interest for this much-awaited running challenge, I don’t know what else will. Read on for the finalized details of this much-awaited running challenge.

CONQUER CORREGIDOR
The 10-mile Island Run Challenge

Venue: Corregidor Island
Date: December 6, 2009

* To highlight the distinction of the event, the island will be closed from regular tourists and will solely be allotted to race participants from December 5 to 6, 2009.

Target No. of Participants:
Owing to the foreseen difficulty of the terrain and the logistical challenge of the venue, the slots for participation in the race will be limited to 750 only, with a possible 250 additional slots for last-minute registrants.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Registration Fee: PHP 1,000.00
Inclusive of :
1. Round trip ferry transportation (Manila-Corregidor-Manila) via Sun Cruises Ferry
2. Corregidor entrance fee
3. Race singlet
4. Lunch Buffet on race day