3rd Corregidor International Half-Marathon – December 1, 2012

Hi. is the medal made of glass or acrylic as what i think it is? The medal in the picture above looks like it is made of glass or acrylic kasi. Please do clarify. :) Thanks

@ koi – Hi. Sorry to hear about that. Nakausap na namin ang microsite host namin at napag-alaman namin na yun nga ang glitch. Pero lahat ng nag-o-online reg kahit nakakatanggap sila ng “ERROR” message after completing the online form ay pumapasok pa rin sa database namin. Kapag di mo natanggap ang race registration confirmation mo within 24hours after ka mag-online reg, email mo kami sa http://[email protected] or contact mo kami sa 0922-8115438. Ano ang buo mong pangalan?
@ Jamon – It is made of glass, as a metaphor to a runner’s PR, it’s breakable.
Cheers!

Hi Edward:

Kindly clarify.

As per Sun Cruises, Camping out fees are 200 per head. But as per the FAQ:
“Q: Is there any other option for accommodation if I were to go overnight?
A: Yes. CIHM participants may opt to camp out with their own tent. They only have to make a one-time payment of Php250 per tent to Sun Cruises. The camp site is at the parade grounds adjacent to the South Dock and facing the beach. Those who will camp out need not worry about their lavatory needs. Though spartan in nature, there are more than ample clean washroom and restroom cubicles that are very proximate to the tent grounds.”

So which is which?

Thanks.

what if i brought a non-racing friend, how much should i pay?

Hi graemann,

My apologies. My mistake. The updated info now should be P200 per head. Corregidor Foundation (CFI) is charging P100 per each camper. The camping site is not managed by Sun Cruises hence it is within the jurisdiction of CFI. The other P100 is to cover electricity (lighting in the area) and water (lavatory). We will update the info in the FAQ. Once again my apologies.

Hi jerry,

For non-competing companions of race participants they could avail of the regular tour package of Sun Cruises at P2200. The tickets are also available at SM Cinemas.

Hi, Edward!

When you say ‘regular tour package,’ does it also include the ‘guided tour?’ I plan to join and have my family stay overnight kasi. =)

Thanks Sir Edward!

Thanks for the reply sir. I think a medal made of metal is much better, as a metaphor to a runner’s spirit and determination, unbreakable. hehehe. anyway, that is just my suggestion though. hirap kasi baka mabasag pag glass. thanks

@ angel.d.saint – Yes. It’ll be Sun Cruises regular tour package which includes the guided tour. Sun Cruises decided to offer it now so CIHM participants may bring their families with them. And while the race is ongoing, they could cheer for their respective guy/gal in the race while on board the tranvias roving the island.
@ Jamon – Big thanks for your suggestion. We had the metal medal for the last two editions. During the 1st CIHM we had the brass plated medal, on the 2nd CIHM we had the platinum plated medal. And this year, we’ll have a medal made of tempered glass rendered in red to sort of mimic a very hard gemstone -ruby. Every year we have something new for CIHM participants. Next year, we’ll have…that’ll be a surprise. Cheers!

@ Edward,

Oh, that’s great to hear! Thank you so much! AWESOME!

CIHM, here we come!!!

I was at the first CIHM… I even camped and attended the post-running party with Session Road. But since last year the schedule of the event doesnt meet my yearbook. Please next year make it on the 3rd week of December

@ Alexis, na-miss ka nga namin! We’ll consider your suggestion, though.

Coach Edward, 2nd CIHM 21k finisher here…good thing to know at may exemption sa qualifying time kahit di umabot sa first 500…thanks! More power!

@ bunso – Yun ang privilege ng mga CIHM alums. VIP dapat. Saka napatunayan nyo na ang galing nyo :-)

Hello to everyone who’s joining, I’m looking for someone who is planning to stay in the hotel- to share the room with. I want to save on the accommod expenses. Originally, I’m supposed to run for this event with an office-mate, but he backed out, thus this post. I haven’t registered yet because I’m kind of waiting to have someone to share the hotel expenses with since their room can accomodate up to 2 to 5 or 6(I haven’t really confirmed). I’m running for 21K. To set your expectations, this’ll be a CIVIL runner to runner set up. NO personal connection required. We can even exist or finish the entire event from travel to Corregidor, to the run, to the rave party and travel back to Manila without talking to each other- I’m GAY and I know it’s a huge issue for a lot of people. I’m not looking for friends or anything that has something to do with human interactions and connections, just someone to SHARE THE HOTEL ACCOMODATION & EXPENSES.

for safety reasons, pls leave your email for me to contact. Thank you.

are there slots still available? will register today

@Ri lets stay together in one room. Contact me

B. Overnight Room Rate (On top of the day tour package)
Twin/ Double with Breakfast for two – Php2,000.00

[email protected]

@ Ri and Alex – another option is the Hostel. The setup is a large hall with several bunker beds. If I’m not mistaken, each bed/person is priced at P500/night.
@ Taygi – Yes there are still fast track slots open. Around 200 slots.

@Edward Kho where can I make the reservation for the Hostel? Thank you

@Edward Kho, are there still slots left of the first 500 registrants?

the hostel sounds scary but for saving money why not, kaso lang ang daming tao dun for sure.

@Edward Kho will we be able to charge gadgets in the hostel? and can we leave our important belongings somewhere safe?

thanks.

may slot pa po ba for the first 500? thanks

@Mhean, I’m positive there is, a friend just registered. I just got my confirmation and my bib# for 21k is far from 500:)

@thedazara – tks a lot for advising Mommy Bhaku and Mhean. We use a different set of bib numbers for CIHM alums so it won’t eat up on the first 500 slots.
@ brian – The hostel is right at the back of Corregidor Inn. There’s nothing scary within the premises, it somehow resembles the setup in a dorm. It’s more fun actually. Yes, there are several power outlets inside where you could charge your gadgets, but keep an eye on them. During the race you may deposit your stuff at the Baggage Check-in Booth located near the Finish area near the pontoon.
Cheers!

Sana may ibang option yung return ferry trip to Manila besides 2:30PM during the race day para mas masulit ang island even in a day.

Contact number for the Hostel please, thanks…

200slots available???aabot pa kaya sa Nov4 yun?nov4 pa kase ako makakapagpa-register eh…sana lang meron pa ako abutan…

Hi sir edward! How much is the jacket? O have the cihm2. Will definitely come back as alumni to this island ;-)

Waaa…nagback-out yung makakasama ko…huhuhu…paampon naman for two nights…pa share sa room…hati na lang ako sa bayad…

@ Balbon – Sulit na sulit yan with the race route. Don’t forget to bring your digicam/cellphone cam. Wala namang cutoff time. 2 vessels lang kasi ang operational ng Sun Cruises and as per regulation ng Coast Guard dapat before sunset nasa Manila dock na sila.
@ Maritess – Hi! Same Sun Cruises contact numbers po :-)
@ Allenstein – Hey pinsan! The windbreaker is P900 only pero for CIHM racers only, konti lang kasi, 30 units lang per size. Btw, we still have your iTab and finisher’s certificate of last year’s CIHM. Sa 24 & 25 sa R.O.X. iri-ready namin para makuha ng lahat ng alums.
@ John – Sa Hostel, sharing. Happy dun!

nid ka share sa room…[email protected]

hi sir Edward,

kelan po ang deadline ng registration? last year 10K ako, ngayon plan ko mag-21K na.

ah nakita ko na sa poster, sa nov 23 ang last day ng registration, hehe

Hirap ma contact ang sun cruises :( available room to date is good for 4 (3,500.00 per night..) ang mahal :(:(

Hi Mhean,

Try also the mobile numbers of Sun Cruises. The rate you mentioned is for the Cabana/Resort cottage, airconditioned, good for 6 not just 4 according to Sun Cruises.

wala na pong available na room na good for 2??

tsaka ganu na po kadami ung nagregister sa 10k? abot pa po kaya kami nung friend ko sa first 500..

Hi Jhoy,

Yung standard rooms sa hotel according to Sun Cruises, naubos na kagad in 5 days since magbukas ang race registration. Try camping out, a different kind of adventure but a lot safe. Marami pang slots ang 10K.

parang masaya nga sa hostel. sayang may room na kami eh

Thanks po @Edward Kho sa reply..

@Edward Kho, how can we make reservation for the hostel? Any contact number you can can share with us? Thanks :-)

meron po ba dyan may reservation na may extra bed? pwede po ba makisahre? 2 girls po kami :-)

hello everyone, me and my friend are looking for 2 more people to share a Cabana accommodation(3500), for the Nov 30th night only. pls contact me at [email protected] we’re both guys.

Sir Edward,

I’m having a hard time calling the number for the sun cruise to book for the ferry trip, i have tried the landline and the cp number to no avail. is there other way to book?
thanks

@ Maritess when are you and your friend staying at the hotel? We have 2 slots available to fill in the cabana(that’ll make us 4), on the 30th only. holler if interested:)

@Rye, papabook muna kami sa sun cruise…

@Edward Kho, my gulay! walang sumasagot sa Sun Cruise sa landline and sa Cellphone, paano kami makakapagpabook sa Sun Cruise? ano ito? Susmaryosep nakakaloka sila ha may nagtatrabaho ba dun? Please let us know kung anong gagawin namin para makapagpabook.

Same thing saken…pang 4days ko ng nag-try tumawag sa landlne ng sun cruise pero puro ring lang ang naririnig ko…any update sir edward?

yung sm ticket ID po ba na tinutukoy dun sa form eh yung transaction ID or un pong number na nasa likod ng sm ticket??

@ Hi blayan, Maritess, john! Many thanks for your candid feedback. We encourage that so we can address the situation right away. I’ll coordinate this with Sun Cruises right away. In fact, I’ll copy-paste and send your comments to them now. Let me know asap once your concerns has been resolved or if it is still taking time.
@ jhoy – Hi! Yung SM Ticket number HINDI yung transaction ID. Yung SM Ticket number makikita sa upper left portion ng ticket sa baba ng “EVENT”, kahanay ng “SECTION”, at may “#” sa unahan.

all set and ready…
1. registration – finished
2. ferry (Sun Cruises) – confirmed
3. training – still going

good luck to all of us joining 3rd CIHM, happy and safe running.

see you at “The Rock”!

hi,
i bought & registered on line last nov.5, i also received confirmation email on the same day. How many days does it take to get my bib no.? just worried because i thought it would only take 2 days & its already friday….

Hi joy,

What’s your full name? You mentioned you got your confirmation already. Which confirmation is it? Your booking confirmation from Sun Cruises or the 3rd CIHM Race Registration Confirmation? If it’s the latter, your bib number is mentioned there. Pls let me know.

hi edward,
the email i received hasn’t mentioned any bib no., its just my data that i registered on line & it says “You will receive a confirmatory e-mail after we have reviewed all the information and validated your payment details”, im ok with sun cruises, me & my friend were already booked. My full name is Jocelyn J. Gumapas.

Marame pong salamat…kita kits na lang po sa Dec1…

many thanks edward. i got na my race registration details this morning.

Good Day! after trying to call the land line & the cp numbers of the sun cruise which resulted to no answer, i have tried sending them a text and after 6 hrs they have replied and sent me the details in my email with regards to my booking schedule. maybe you can also try this.

Hi Sir Edward,
What is the requirement to book the non-participants?

What time po runners briefing on nov.25?

@ blayan – Many thanks for suggesting that alternative to fellow participants. Mabuhay ka!
@ simpleRunner – Hi! Same thing, you may purchase your ticket from SM Tickets (SM Cinemas). It’s the regular Corregidor Tour package @ P2,200. As per Sun Cruises it includes the ferry transfers, lunch buffet, and guided tour.
@ anna – Hi Anna! Pareho on Nov 24 & 25, briefing session will be conducted from 3pm-8pm, in batches. Dating lang kayo anytime convenient sa inyo sa pagitan ng oras na nabanggit.

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@Edward Kho 3 days na ko tumatawag sa Sun Cruises wlang sumasagot the whole day pti nga ung half day na Saturday pinatulan ko pero wala pa rin sumasagot, bkit gnun?

@SiLvErHaZe – try mo po i txt ung globe lines nila,
include mo
name, ticket #, email add, contact detail, preferred departure.
thats what i did and they have replied to me via txt and email..

Hi Sir Edward,
I’ve already bought tickets for my companions (non-participants) and called Sun Cruises. They asked for my name, email address and contact no. Then, they sent me an email and asked for our name and age so I sent them those info. Then they sent me again an email asking me to pay P2,300 for adults and P1,350 for kids (3-11yrs old) via deposit to their BDO account. Do I also need to pay for this, even if I already bought the SM tickets worth P2,200?

@blayan – tnx sa suggestion/reply, sa cell nila may sumagot mbilis lng natpos ko ung booking nming 3

@SiLvErHaZe – ur welcome… see you on the Runners’ Briefing and on the race day!

Hello Runners! we’re still looking to share (with two other participant) an accommodation for the November 30th night. It’s for the Cabana(P3500) accommod. Just send me an email:) [email protected]

Hi simpleRunner, we’ll check it with Sun Cruises tomorrow and get in touch with you right away.

@ simpleRunner – to clarify, you bought regular tour package for each of your non-competing companions?

@Edward Kho
Hi sir edward, ive just joined your contest. Sana po mapili ako, i really really wanted to be a part of your event here. Goodluck to all runners there keep safe always! Thanks & God bless!

@Edward Kho
Kelan po ba end ng registration dito sir. I really want to join kaya lng 28 pako magkakabudget. Else i really do hope na palarin sa contest nyo. Xmas wish ko nlng to sana magkatotoo.

bakit po kaya ganun, tumatawag aq sa binigay na landline para magpa sched ng trip e ring lang naman ng ring???

@ simpleRunner – sige ipo-forward namin lahat ng info na binigay mo sa Sun Cuises para ma-address ang issue. Aabisuhan ka namin kung ano ang explanation nila.
@ jerry – bukas pa ang registration pero last na sa Nov 23. Good luck!
@ monddteR – until now ayon sa Sun Cruises, busted pa rin ang landline nila, ring lang ng ring sa end ng caller pero sa kanila busy tone. Subukan mo yung mga mobile numbers especially try mo yung suggestion ni blayan.

Registered! That was smooth… It took me one call to Sun Cruises to booked our trip. Lucky. :)

Also informed (my understanding) that there’s only one resort/hotel that’s still available for accommodation which is a little far from the event, but they (Hotel) will provide a shuttle service. Forgot the name of the place. Just verify the info when you call them (Sun Cruises).

Anyhow, we opted to camp-out (for a little adventure and bonding). We just have to pay 200/head. The camp site is near to the event site and it’s well maintained.

I suggest for some runners (couples, barkada) to try camping out if you run-out of hotel accommodation. It will be one heck of an experience, enjoyable for sure.

I can somehow help you guys identify on basic/important stuff that you need bring and where to buy it (cheaper)… If you’re new to camping-out. :)

huhuhu mukang maiiwan ako dito :( nakakainis na 13th month yan antagal kc ibigay! sir Edward let me win sa contest nlng :D pamasko mo na saken hehe

@Jerry, Credit card lang katapat nyan. If wala ka, maki swipe ka sa tropa mo muna :)

hi fellow runners! anyone planning to go overnight on dec1-2? need ko ng ka share sa room mahal kasi ng 3500 tapos mag isa lang ako…. anyone interested just contact me po. [email protected] ty

@boyzilla – saan/kelan babayaran yung 200?balak ko na ren mag camp-out, medyo mahal kase yung hotel eh, tapos mag-isa lang ako…

sino mga magzuzumba dito sa NOv 24?? ahehe

@john, sa Sun Cruises din mag babayad, when you schedule your trip with them. Bibigyan ka nila ng instruction how to pay.

We are still in need of 1 participant to share a cabana accommodation(PhP3500):) for the Nov 30th night. But if anyone wants to share the room(from Nov 30th) till the 2nd, here’s our setup: Nov 30th, there’s 3 of us, all guys. On Dec 1st we’re 4,all guys still. You just have to confirm with Sun Cruises how much is the additional fee on Dec 1st(because only 4 people is allowed in a cabana accommodation with no extra fee) and pay it yourself in reference to our accommodation confirmation #(provided by Sun Cruises). We paid for the 2 nights already(maghahatian sa Nov 24th briefing). Contact me at [email protected].

To everyone, I don’t know what happens to your trying to contact Sun Cruises, but we are able to contact them just fine in 1 to 2 dials:D

wala na tlga pagasa makasama :(
gudluck sa mga tatakbo dito!
yung nagdadalawang isip ule na tumakbo jan, benta nyo nlng saken racekits nyo pero sa 28 or 29 bayad. pagkakuha ng 13th month hehehe..

Hi ralph jimson araujo. May 3 participants from Baguio naghahanap ng may accommodation. They are willing to give their share. Email ko sa yo ang mobile number at name nya.

that’s good coach edward! pls do email me po..ty!

Sir Edward… nag register ako online last nite (Nov. 22) and I got a reply message “CIHM [Successful Registration]” pero wala naman naka-assign na bib no. for me. Paano ko malalaman bib no. ko? My full name is Emerson C. Salvador.

Will ask someone (philstar runners) to pick-up my race kit tomorrow.

as for Sun Cruises… still trying to contact them.

Thanks thanks.

Until when is the registration date? Is it require to attend both briefing on nov 24 and 25?

See you guys na pupunta ng 4pm ahehehe

Be there by 3. :) Punta muna ko sa Coleman warehouse sale, since we’re going to camp out sa Corregidor. might as-well check some outdoor stuff. :) check this https://www.facebook.com/ColemanPhilippines?fref=ts for those who will camp-out. :)

@ Mervin – yesterday was the last day of registration.
@ emersonic – I saw your confirmation email yesterday. You didn’t get it?

@boyzilla-hehehe,i was at coleman warehouse sale the whole day…kaya mamaya lang ako punta…sayang nga lang at di pa tayo magkakilala, di tuloy tayo nagkita…hehehe…-di ko nakausap ang sun cruise…bahala na sa dec 1, magdala na lang ako ng tent…sana lang pedeng dun na lang magbayad…hehehe

@Edward Kho, pwede po bang magpapalit ng size ng shirt? kasi po ung nakalagay sa sizing chart nyo eh 16.5 inches ung width ng small shirt pero nung itsek ko po kahapon eh 20 inches kaya super laki po sakin..

@john, ano ba nabili mo? I got a tent, laki kasi ng discount. I think you can pay at the site na lang. See you at the camp site, kaunti lang naman tayo dun. :)

@boyzilla, we are also camping out on the 30th, overnight. We’re both new to camping, any beginners’ checklist? Heheh we might end up bringing the whole house! Thnx in advance and see u on dec1!

Hi Runners, here is preview of the race track in Corregidor, courtesy of AMCI, clips form their BMC training. Particularly the Malinta Tunnel. Most probably we’ll be running on some of the trails in the video. This will entice you more!

Also, some reminders / check list for those who will camp-out.

@mistryrain1 I hope this can help you. See you there!

https://thehikezillas.blogspot.com/2012/11/cihm-2012-race-track-preview-and-more.html

Nice to meet you Edward!

Problem lang pala grabe size ng shirt. yung Large e XL. So dapat medium ako. Pede magpapalit?

Thanks.

Paano yung mga di nakepagpick up ng race kit and boarding pass last weekend??
Saan pwede makua yung mga kits thanks

Hi Lino:

As per a Race Staff na nakausap namin last Nov 24, you can have on Race Day. Ganito din case ng friend namin e. Although nandun sya ng Nov 24, hinde nya nadala yung SM Ticket nya. E Bulacan pa. So race day nalang sya.

Hope this helps.

Thanks.

@boyzilla – got myself a tent, sleeping bag, hydration bottle, etc…sayang lang kase wala na sila bag…

@sir Edward / Anyone – sir / ma’am panu papunta sa Sun Cruise terminal pag mag-commute lang(galing ako cubao), sensya na po…nalimot ko itanong nung runner’s briefing, na-excite kase ako sa “Killer Hill” eh…

@boyzilla – astig sa guide sir ah…tamang tama pala ang mga pinagbibili ko…

Thanks Graemann, see you on race day :)
Pero paano pala yun boarding Pass??