Every last Saturday of March at 8:30 PM, millions of people across the world take a stand against two biggest threats to our home— nature loss and climate change. We all now know this as the Earth Hour.
In support of this movement, WWF-Philippines launches the Earth Hour Virtual Run 2023 with the theme: Biggest Hour for Earth. This will run from March 25 to April 30. Open to all, registration starts on February 3 until March 25.
Earth Hour Virtual Run is a self-paced run from any location you want. You may choose your target cumulative distance (5K, 10K, 20K, 40K or 60K). All proceeds from this event will directly support WWF-Philippines’ conservation efforts. Your participation will empower not only our advocacy but also the message that you or anyone, from anywhere at any time, can take action toward a brighter and greener future.
WWF Earth Hour Virtual Run 2023
March 25 – April 30, 2023
5K|10K|20K|40K|60K
Anywhere in the Philippines
Registration Fees:
Medal Only – P595
Medal + Shirt – P995
Medal + Shirt + Cap – P1,395
– PLUS P100 Delivery Fee
– FREE Medal Engraving until March 25
– Get a chance to to win raffle prizes
– Entitlements will be delivered 4 weeks after the event ends on April 30, 2023
– International runners are welcome, but we require a valid Philippine address to deliver the finisher entitlements.
Registration Venue:
1. Google Play Store – Click Here
2. Apple Store – Click Here
Payment Details:
1. Register to the event via the PF Atleta App
2. Wait for confirmation Email
3. Deposit Payment via:
BDO
Account Name: PINOYFITNESS INC.
Account Type: Savings
Account No: 00-742-001-6795
East West Bank
Account Name: PINOYFITNESS INC.
Account No: 200003486744
BPI
Account Name: PINOYFITNESS INC.
Account Type: Savings
Account No: 3211-0912-57
GCASH
Mobile Number: 0936-934-2528
4. Email Deposit Slip together with your PF Atleta Transaction ID to [email protected]
Shirt: (Mock-up Design)
Medal:
Note: Register on or before March 25 to get your Finisher Medal Personalized for FREE!
Cap:
How does a Virtual Race work?
– Choose and Register on a Virtual Race
– Use a GPS-tracking running app, watch or treadmill
– Track and Finish the Race
– Take a photo of your result
– Submit your Run
Rules:
– “No completion, no reward” policy; This race is based on honour system, periodic checks will be done on the submissions.
– All GPS-based App and Treadmill Submissions are allowed.
– Account will be suspended if fraudulent results are found.
Hi! Is the fee the same whatever the distance is? In case the chosen distance is not completed, will you still ship the medal/shirt/cap, even if it is paid in full? Thanks!
Hi Ryan, all distances have the same fee, however, you need to complete your chosen distance before you can get your entitlements.
Hi! I’ve already registered. How Can I upgrade my distance? I want to run 20k instead🫣
Hi Cherry! Kindly email [email protected]
is personalized medal with engrave names still be given in any race catgory and before march 25,2023 for free so all is inlcuded in php1,295.00
Hi Otto. Yes, free medal engraving until March 25
Is this a cumulative or a one time run for the chosen distance?
Hi Fred! This is cumulative distance
Will the finisher shirt include what category you finished?
Hi JP, distance you complete will be engraved in the medal
can we add our names on the medal?
Hi Romer – Our system will automatically use your NICKNAME in the PF Atleta app, to customize, kindly update your PF mobile app and your NICKNAME in the app.
I think you didn’t get the correct answer.
For this : Will the finisher shirt include what category you finished?
Hi ECV, no finisher shirt will not have a category printed. Only in the medal.
Hi can i use strava on cellphone?
Hi Chris, Yes you can use strava app
Hi! Is this a 1 time race or I can divide
the 60kms per day?
Hi Rhina, cumulative distance from March 25 to April 30
Thank you!
It is ok to use Fitbit or Samsung Health?
Hi Joseline, both are accepted. Just take a screenshot every activity, and upload it via the PF mobile app
Can hiking be considered in the run?
As long as distance and time is recorded with a GPS app or watch
how much is the registration fee of 20km?
If the medal and shirt are for 995, but there is a 100 peso delivery fee. Does that mean I should pay 1095 in total?
Hi JD, for early bird (until Feb 28), medal + shirt is 895 + 100 delivery fee = P995
is the shirt dri fit?
Hi! Yes, shirt will be dri-fit
Hi, are treadmill runs accepted?
Yes it is accepted. Just take a photo of the treadmill after every run
I have a non-GPS treadmill. Did you mean a photo of the distance that I ran is enough? Thanks.
Hi Jan, for treadmill, you can take a photo of the dashboard after your run.
Will you accept the same screenshots for the earth hour virtual run and pf earth virtual challenge?
Hi Zhella, yes, we can accept for overlapping dates
Can walking be considered in the run? Also, can Huawei health app be used in the challenge app?
Hi Lea, yes. as long as your walk is recorded by a GPS/Fitness watch or app.
Hi! My girlfriend and I are going to join. Can we have our finisher entitlements delivered to one address only?
Hi Rebecca, kindly email us at [email protected]
how much is the registration fee of 20km?
Hi Charls, all distances same price
Hi, I tried this virtual run using the Strava app, and I noticed that some of my runs had a glitch in distance. In this case, can you consider it as fraud? Or in this scenario, can I run more than the target distance to make it valid?
Hi Rochell, submission is also based on honesty, so if the glitch distance is not too far from your actual run distance, it should be ok.
Hi! Is Strava free app is accepted? Just started using it. Please confirm if screenshots like this Is acceptable? Thank you SO much!
Hi Marife. Yes it is accepted
What is your process for the frew engraving?
Hi Charmaine, Our system will automatically use your NICKNAME in the PF Atleta app, to customize, kindly update your PF mobile app and your firstname in the app.
Is Garmin Connect allowed?
Hi Glen, yes it is.
May you explain the details of how to submit proof of accomplishment l a little more?
When we use our GPS-tracking apps, are we required to take a screenshot of our jogging route? Or is it enough to just screenshot the distance travelled? Thank you!
Hi Tomy, Just the details of the distance and time travelled are acceptable already.
Hi, where can we submit our runs?
Hi Mark, you can upload your proof of run via the PF MOBILE app. Event starts on Earth Hour on March 25.
Do you have a list of apps allowed to be used?
Hi Mel. Most GPS watches and apps like Strava, Runkeeper, Nike app are acceptable.
Hello, Are you able to provide official receipts?
Hi RIA, kindly email us at [email protected]
Hi! Can I join the Earth Virtual Challenge and the 60 Earth Hour simultaneously then use the same distance run for both?
Hi vivi, Yes you can submit to both runs for overlapping dates.
Hi, can I use OVICX treadmill and OVICX app? And send screenshot of my run from the app?
Hi MJ, yes you can do that.
I salute the PF editorial for patiently andwering the questions!
Thank you for your support!
Hello! Do you have an APK for PF app. My phone does not have GMS. Newer Huawei phones don’t have Google play
Hi Nash, Can you try if you can download using Gspace via Huawei?
Hello! First time to try this. Do we need to achieve certain time for every category? For example, an hour (cumulative) for 5km? Thanks
Hi Belle, no time limit. As long as you complete the distance
Hi PF
I am joining the MILO Marathon on March 26 as well. Is it allowed if I am going to submit my run result for the Earth Hour 10km or 20km category?
Hi Denok, yes we allow official time results as submissions
I also use versaclimber and the machine measures the distance in feet. Will photos from the machine also count? Thanks!
Hi Rach, apologies, we can only accept treadmill
I’ll be joining a run this April 2 for 8km for the Clark City Marathon. Can I submit my official time for that run for this virtual run?
Hi Diana, yes, we can accept official race results for this.
May you have any for the submission of the run
Hi Eugene, what do you mean?
Is there a minimum age requirement for this? Or can my 4yo join?
Hi Barney, if you plan to walk together, then yes, however you have to create a separate account for your kid.
When will be last day of submission of run? is it May 31? or April 30? thank you.
Sorry.. I already saw the answer.. its May 01, i thought its May 31.. sorry my bad..
Good day. I would just want to ask. Under the “steps” tab of the Samsung Health App, it is displayed how many cumulative kms per day the total number of steps reached. Can a screenshot of that already be considered or are activities under “running” only the ones to be counted? Thank you.
Hi Anton, kindly send a sample screenshot to [email protected] for validation. Thank you
Hello, is walking considered for the distance traveled? Or should the kms be only performed through running? Also how can we avail of the 100 pesos discount for the early registration? It didn’t reflect on my payment page before I checked out. Thank you!
Hi Elle, walking can be considered as long as it’s recorded via a fitness tracker, GPS device or treadmill. For the price, it’s now at P100 OFF, prices will increase by March 1.
Is google fit accepted is accepted as gps app?
Hi Luwe, as long as the distance (in KM) and time is clearly indicated. It should be ok.
I already have the PF app, can I now pay? How to join officially.
Hi Marvin, kindly follow these steps:
1. Login to the PF MOBILE APP
2. Click on the CALENDAR ICON – beside the + sign at the bottom
3. Browse and locate the PF EARTH Virtual Challenge
4. Register and choose your preferred package
5. Email us the deposit slip + Transaction ID (it looks like PFA023000xxxxxx)
How do I register for the EarthRun? I have my app already but where is the link for registration?
Hi CTJ,
Kindly follow these steps:
1. Login to the PF MOBILE APP
2. Click on the CALENDAR ICON – beside the + sign at the bottom
3. Browse and locate the PF EARTH Virtual Challenge
4. Register and choose your preferred package
5. Email us the deposit slip + Transaction ID (it looks like PFA023000xxxxxx)
Hi! Can we still get engraving since it’s already Feb 27? Can we pay for it since we missed March 25?
Hi Denise, for EARTH HOUR, Free engraving is still ongoing.
can i use my bpi ecredit?
Hi Romer, sorry we don’t accept that. But you can deposit via our BPI account directly.
Where I should send the photos of my results?
Hi Jaja. Event will start on March 25. You can upload run logs starting that date via the PF mobile app
Hello! I have a huawei band and it does not have GPS tho it records kilometers as well. Will it be okay?
Yes that would be fine.
Good day to All may i ask what is cumulative distance means?. explain further 😁.. 1st time to join virtual run..can i use strava app for this???
Hi Krishiel, it means you can do multiple runs and upload them to complete the total distance
Hi! Should i send my everyday run even if it’s 5km or should I compile it and send it at once
Hi Lyka, it is recommended to submit after every activity so the app can keep track of your progress
Is the registration open yet..? I cant register
Hi AJ! Kindly download the PF mobile app to join. Link here – https://pinoy.fit/mobile
Hello cumulative run meaning i could clock in multiple runs to finish a certain distance po?
Hi Kevin, yes, that is correct.
Hello! I am using Mi Band 5 and its app (Zepp Life) in monitoring my previous runs, will it be accepted? Thank you
Hi Kla, as long as it shows the total time and distance, it should be fine.
Hi Maam, what if I have another fun run within the period of Pinoy Fitness Earth virtual run, can I link/use/submit the distance from that other fun run to this Earth virtual run or not?
Thanks
Hi Jaz! You can submit to both events as long as dates of run is the same.
Hi. Can I submit a picture of the threadmill display as proof?
Yes you can
Where can i check if my registration process is succesful?
Hi Glaisa, kindly email [email protected] so we can validate
Mas ok po ba kung sa BPI ako mismo mag bayad saka pano ko malamang kung registered na ung inapply ko.. thanks
Hi Wilson, make sure to email [email protected] the deposit slip
Hi! First time to do virtual run – would like to ask if ung cumulative runs is pwedeng combination of threadmill and run anywhere to complete the distance needed?
Yes, pwede po
The App don’t have the option to choose the medal and shirt,
Hi Florilyn, kindly check if you have the latest app version or email [email protected] for assistance
Hi po, asking for help how to have the details in the earth hour virtual run like the distance, ave.pace, run? I tried to upload photos but don’t know how to put details on it. Also, don’t know where the picts.go when I click the save icon. Thank you for the help.
Hi Anne, you can start uploading on March 25 when the event formally starts
Hi! In case magregister ako, pwedeng irequest wala na ung word na FINISHER sa shirt ko?
I registered and picked 20k in this event. Lets say I change I mind and I would like to run 40k instead, would it be possible to change it to another distance? Thanks!
Good morning po. Pwedy pa po bang e change yung distance? Yung na register ko kasi 10k lang. Pwedy po ba e change to 60 k?
Kindly email [email protected] for assistance
Can we start uploading the runs once registered?
You can start on March 25
Another question – sa Strava app does it need to show na “Run” yung activity? Or accepted ung “Walk” as long as in KM ung distance?
Hi Angelica, Yes walk activities are also acceptable.
Hi I dont have team or organization
Hi Fitzgerald, that is ok, you can just leave it as blank or put NONE
Hi, ano po marecommend nyo na gps tracking app for virtual run?
Hi Lee, you can use apps like Strava or RunKeeper
Hi. I already registered and emailed my proof of payment. How long will it take po for me to recieve the confirmation email?
Usually within 24 hours. Make sure to email to [email protected]
Hi! Can I use Nike Run Club app for this?
Hi Clare, yes you can
Hello, I have a question.
Can I use strava or Relive app for this virtual run?
This is cumulative distance, right, and I’m planning on getting a 10k run.
Example:
March 25 – 5 km
April 1 – 5 km
Hi Je! Yes this is ok!
Hi can i take a photo of my result on garmin watch rather than in the dashboard of the treadmill?
Hi Jul, Yes this is ok
Hello po. I can’t proceed with the Pf atleta app because of team/organization. First time ko po kasi magjoin. Pano po pag wala pong ganun? Salamat po
Hi Panyang, kindly just put NONE
I use the pedometer app in virtual runs/walks before. Will a screenshot of the pedometer results (with date distance and pace) be accepted?
Hi Alfie, yes this should be ok
Do we simply upload the image after each activity and put the distance and duration for cumulative until we complete the total distance we registered?
Hi Gel, that is correct.
Hello, is Huawei Health App accepted?
Yes, we can accept that
hello sir, if I choose 60k distance, is it ok to run different distances every day or every other day?
Yes, that is perfectly ok
Hello, I already paid yesterday. When will I get a confirmation from you?
Hello! When will I receive a confirmation? I already paid yesterday
My treadmill has an app KS Fit where I can track my run. Is a screenshot from that app accepted?
Is it okay if we use different apps? e.g. first run submission via Nike Run Club app then second submission via VeryFitPro app
Yes, should be ok
Registered for 60K. Do we submit every run screenshot and how do we submit them?
Via the PF mobile app starting March 25
How can i change my t shirt size?
Kindly email us at [email protected]
I hope you can send us too, printed race bib along with the medals and shirt 😏 for keep sake ❤️
Is there a limit on number of activities to be uploaded?
i just registered and was confirmed already.
where can i see my bib#?
It should be in your email within 24 hours
Are runs recorded through the Nike Run Club app accepted?
Yes, we can accept that
Hi, is there a limit on number of to be uploaded activities for the 60km run?
No limit.
Is walking allowed? Can i use samsung health as tracker?
Yes it’s allowed
Is free medal engraving still on going
Yes till March 25
Hello, how much will the medal engraving be if not paid before March 25?
It will not be engraved anymore since we’ll start producing the medals already.
Mom and I are planning to join. Can we have the entitlements be shipped in one address?
Hi Klark! Kindly email us at [email protected] for this.
I made my payment today, when should I expect a confirmation from you guys?
Also, should i expect a change in PF app like I’m registered to the earth virtual run?
You’ll get a confirmation email from sales@pf
Registered today, will I get confirmation email?
Hi Anne! Should be in a few hours. Thank you!
good eve start of race is march 25 until april 30?
Yes Sir!
Hi, I registered today March 25 at 10pm. Am I still counted to have free engraving?
Thank you.
Yes, we’ll add you in
I already upload my 1st virtual run Mar.25,2023, how do I know if my uploaded run is valid and acceptable? I used my gps logger Sir..
Hello! I still don’t have any Joined Races on the PF app. Am I allowed to submit my run as early as now?
Another thing, are we allowed to submit runs from other events? Thank you so much.
Where or which email can I submit my run time or result?
Kindly upload proof via the PF mobile app
What is the lead time before a recorded virtual run/walk can be approved?
Normally within 24 hours. Thank you
I do have a treadmill but it does not have a tracker or timer or distance calculator (it’s a very old one). Can i use it and use my Strava as tracker for timer/distance?
Hi Mamu, yes you can do that
Hi! I have friends who wanted to register. Can they still do so? Thanks and more power.
Yes, until April 9
Hi. If i want to register today, could i still get free medal?
Kindly email [email protected] to inquire
What if we exceed our goal and made it to the next farthest distance (i.e. registered for 20km but actual run is 40km)? Will our medal reflect 20km or 40km? Thanks.
Hi B. Yes, it will indicate the distance you chose
Hello, I registered on March 26. And will be paying today, would like to confirm if my registration is still valid please?
Yes that would be ok.