Team 7-Eleven Philippines Triumphs at Amazing Thailand Pattaya Marathon 2023

Team 7-Eleven Phillippines together with 7-Eleven’s Mr Jun Ang, Ms Michelle Saludes, and
Ms Josephine Ferreras pose for a souvenir photo during race kit claiming in Pattaya, Thailand

MANILA – In a remarkable display of grit and determination, Team 7-Eleven Philippines took on the daunting challenge of the Amazing Thailand Pattaya Marathon 2023, which concluded amidst relentless rain and fierce competition. Despite these formidable obstacles, the team’s resilience shone through, with an impressive 13 out of 18 runners securing top honors in the overall and age group categories.

Leading the team to the 21km Female podium’s second spot was Southeast Asian Games bronze medalist, Christine Hallasgo, with a time of 1:21:34, finishing 27 seconds behind the top finisher, Ethiopia’s Gebyehu Adbaru. Thailand’s Ornanong Wongsorn (1:26:09) and Laos’ Lodkeo Inthakoumman (1:28:08) took the third and fourth spots, respectively. Meanwhile, regular Team 7-Eleven Philippines qualifier, Nhea Ann Barcena, finished fifth with a time of 1:29:06.

In the Male division also of the half marathon, another SEA Games athlete and regular Team 7-Eleven Philippines qualifier, Richard Salaño, grabbed the third podium spot with a time of 1:12:04. He finished behind Kenyan John Muiruri (1:09:40) and Thailand’s Sanchia Namkhet (1:09:51). Teammate Prince Joey Lee secured the fifth spot with a time of 1:13:02, just 16 seconds behind Ethiopian Kebede Aberra Dinke who finished fourth (1:12:46).

First-time team qualifier, James Kevin Cruz, was the lone Filipino runner who landed in the Top 5 Overall spot of the full marathon, finishing at 2:45:55 to settle for fifth place. Cruz came in behind the top four finishers Bililign Yimer (2:22:27), Ebisa Takele (2:25:10), Wendwesen Tilahun (2:30:15), all from Ethiopia, and Kenyan Victor Kipkemei Chepkwony (2:35:48).

Additionally, eight more members of the team went home with honors, ranking at the top of their respective distance’s Age Group Category. Team 7-Eleven rookies Cherry Andrin and Artjoy Torregosa finished first and second in the 21km Female 16-29 Age Group, with times of 1:32:11 and 1:38:24, respectively. For the 21km Male division of the same age group, Team 7-Eleven rookies Jason Padayao secured the first spot with a time of 1:13:22, and Dhem Aj Monton took the second spot at 1:15:06.

In the 42km Male 30-39 Age Group, Florendo Lapiz landed on top with a time of 2:49:03. For the 42km Female Division, team regular Maricar Camacho (3:19:44), rookie Jennylyn Nobleza (3:21:35), and returnee Lizanne Abella (3:34:24) swept the top three spots of the 30-39 Age Group.

7-Eleven Philippines’ Ms. Michelle Saludes with Top Age Group Winners for both 42km and 21km distance

7-Eleven Philippines’ Ms. Michelle Saludes with Overall Top Winners for both 42km and 21km distance

The Pattaya Marathon is an annual race held in the scenic city of Pattaya, Thailand, renowned for its beautiful beaches. This year, the race saw its largest number of participants ever, with a total of 14,000 participants from 52 countries.  This race was the perfect opportunity for the team to exhibit their exceptional talent and proudly represent not only 7-Eleven Philippines but also our country, the Philippines.

“I am immensely proud and overjoyed with the performance of our runners at the Amazing Thailand Pattaya Marathon 2023. Despite the relentless rain and tough competition, they displayed unwavering determination and tenacity, making us all proud. I reaffirm 7-Eleven’s commitment to this grass-roots program, which is dedicated to nurturing and supporting Filipino runners. We will continue to provide opportunities for our athletes to excel and represent our country with pride on the international stage.” – Mr. Jose C. Ang Jr., 7-Eleven General Merchandise Division Head and Managing Director for Digital.

The Amazing Thailand Pattaya Marathon 2023 event honored the Male and Female Top 5 Overall and Top 3 Age Group finishers with trophies and cash prizes. Additionally, Team 7-Eleven Philippines runners who achieved a Top 3 Overall ranking in their respective category will be rewarded with a special incentive from 7-Eleven Philippines, further recognizing their outstanding achievements.

“We, the 7-Eleven Run Series Team, take great joy in offering our runners the chance to compete on an international stage, showcasing their exceptional running skills and bringing pride to our nation. As we wholeheartedly support our athletes, I urge everyone to continue their unwavering support for 7-Eleven and show patronage to our brand sponsors’ products. Together, we can sustain this meaningful advocacy and empower our runners to achieve even greater heights.”, said Ms. Michelle Saludes, 7-Eleven Run Series Project Head and Section Manager for Exclusives and Events.

Team 7-Eleven Philippines arrived in Pattaya, Thailand’s Chon Buri province on Friday, July 21, 2023, and had the opportunity to explore this distinctive city before the race. The pre-race tour included a visit to the World’s Largest 7-Eleven Store, the 7-Eleven Pattaya, where the runners enjoyed complimentary shopping for their essentials throughout the trip. The delegation also visited the Honey Natural Farm and the Pattaya Floating Market. The trip culminated with a memorable All-Star Dinner Cruise Pattaya, providing the runners with a chance to relax and savor the experience without any pressure, and thoroughly enjoy the occasion.

This trip was made possible through the efforts of Philippine Seven Corporation together with the valuable support of Anta as Official Sportswear Partner, Selecta, Cornetto, Pocari Sweat, SIP, Nature Spring, Le Minerale, Kopiko Lucky Day, Cali, Pepsi, Gatorade, Mt. Dew, Summit, Absolute, Cobra, C2, Nova, Refresh, Coca Cola, Minute Maid, Wilkins, Motivo, Smart, TV5, and One Sport.

7-Eleven Presents: RUN 2023

The leading convenience store is once again bringing the fun and thrill together on February 4-5, 2023. The fun event will again be celebrated simultaneously in Manila, Cebu and Davao. The 7-Eleven Run 2023 is preparing exciting cash prizes and major freebies from sponsor brands, a chance to run in an international event. As the 7-Eleven Run 2023 is promoting fun and wellness, they decided to include kid category of 1KM and 42KM Senior category for the Manila Leg. The Cebu leg has new venue – SM Seaside City with CCLEX route inclusion!

Family members are now can choose from the following distance categories: 1KM (kids), 3KM, 5KM, 10KM, 10KM Buddy, 16KM, 21KM, 32KM, and 42KM (including Senior category), with medals and cash prizes ranging from Php 2,000 to Php 25,000. the top three (3) overall male and female Filipino winners from the 21KM, 32KM, and 42KM will get a chance to run and represent the country in an international marathon.

How to Register

The 7-Eleven Run 2023 is open to all participants residing in the Philippines and will have three legs: Manila, Cebu and Davao.

• Registration for the 7-Eleven Run 2023 will start on December 21, 2022, and will end on January 22, 2023, or until supplies last. Registration must be done online at www.run711.com.
• The 7-Eleven Run 2023 is open to all participants residing in the Philippines and will have three legs: Manila, Cebu and Davao. The Run will be held simultaneously in the three locations on February 4-5, 2023, and will have a total of nine (9) categories to choose from:

• Only fully vaccinated individuals, or anyone who has completed the required 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine (or 1 complete dose of a single-dose vaccine) are allowed to participate in the 7-Eleven Run 2023.
• All participants are required to submit a proof of complete vaccination upon registration.
• Individuals who are below 18 are required to present a guardian’s waiver together with their proof of complete vaccination upon registration.
• Vaccination cards from other countries are accepted as long it shows full dosage (2 doses for 2-dosage COVID-19 vaccines or 1 complete does for single-dose COVID-19 vaccines).
• After completion of online registration, participants with no issues or discrepancies on their vaccination cards will receive:

For paying participants – an Order Confirmation Email. This email confirms the successful registration of the participant. It contains details of the registration such as category and wave chosen and singlet size. It will be used as proof of registration when paying at any chosen 711 store.

For Cliqq promo or promo participants – a Registration Confirmation Email which confirms the successful registration of the participant. It contains details of their registration, the 7-eleven store chosen, race kit release date.

• For paying participants – after receiving their order confirmation email, participants can now pay for their registration in any 7-Eleven store they choose to transact with. It is suggested that they choose a store that is accessible and most convenient to them. The registration order confirmation email should be presented to the 7-Eleven cashier upon payment. Please note that the 7-eleven store that you chooses to transact your payment will be the store where you will pick-up your race kit..
• All participants are entitled to a Race Kit upon payment of registration and a Finisher Kit and Finisher Entitlements after completing the run. The Race Kit must be claimed at the 7-Eleven store where payment was made, while the Finisher Kit and Entitlements are given at the event.

How to Claim:

To claim the Race Kit at 7-Eleven store, participants must present of their Payment Confirmation Email (printed copy or screen shot) together with a valid ID, to the cashier for verification.

RACE DETAILS:

RACE ROUTES:

HYDRATION MAP:

PHOTOS DURING MEDIA LAUNCH

Cash prizes, freebies await runners at the 7-Eleven Run on September 24, 25

PRESS RELEASE

After two years of running virtually, the 7-Eleven Run Series is finally back on the road.

The leading convenience store is bringing back the fun and thrill of running together with its 10th installment and 5th simultaneous event in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. To celebrate the grand comeback of the two-day physical event from September 24 to 25, 7-Eleven is preparing exciting cash prizes, major freebies from sponsor brands, and a chance to run in an international competition.

There are nine (9) distance categories to choose from: 3KM, 5KM, 5KM Buddy, 10KM, 10KM Buddy, 16KM, 21KM, 32KM, and 42KM, with medals and cash prizes ranging from P2,000 to P25,000. The top three (3) overall male and female Filipino winners from the 21KM, 32KM, and 42KM will get a chance to run and represent the country in an international marathon competition.

Category Brand Sponsor	Category	Registration Fee	Location
Cornetto	3K	500	All
Pocari	5K	600	All
FIT N RIGHT	5K Buddy	500 Each	All
Nature spring	10K	700	All
Le Minerale & Kopiko	10K Buddy	600 Each	Manila and Cebu
CALI	10K Buddy	600 Each	Davao
Pepsi, Mountain Dew & Gatorade	16k	800	All
Summit	21K	1000	All
Refresh, Nova &C2	32K	1200	All
Coke, Wilkins & Nutriboost	42K	1500	All

INCLUSIONS:

Participants can do a quick grocery run with the amount of freebies they can grab from over 30 sampling booths courtesy of 7-Eleven’s brand partners. On the two-day simultaneous event, specifically in Filinvest, Alabang for the Manila leg, Cebu Business Park, Ayala Center for the Cebu leg, and SM City Davao Ecoland, Davao City for the Davao leg, partner brands will offer their favorite snacks, drinks, daily essentials, and more for FREE.

Participants can register to join for FREE by collecting 15 e-stamps through the CLiQQ App to redeem one (1) registration code for their chosen category. 30 e-stamps are required to redeem a registration code for each buddy run category.

A P100 minimum purchase of participating items is needed to get one (1) e-stamp. This also entitles the customer to one (1) e-raffle entry per e-stamp, for a chance to be one of the 3,000 winners of products from the run’s major sponsors. This includes freebies from Cornetto, Pocari Sweat, Kopiko Lucky Day, Nature’s Spring, Gatorade, Summit, Del Monte Fit N Right, Le Minerale, Cali, C2, Coca-Cola, Absolute, Nova, Pepsi, Re Fresh, Cobra, Mountain Dew, Wilkins, Nutri Boost, and Selecta.

Participants can also opt to register by paying the corresponding fee per run category starting at P500 each. Once paid or the required number of e-stamps are collected, the participant can claim their Race Kit at their chosen 7-Eleven store.

Registration period is until September 13 only. It doesn’t matter if one is a newbie, a pro runner, or just joining for fun alone, with a friend, or a group, everyone’s welcome to join and run as one community.

Run to the nearest 7-Eleven store or register online at www.run711.com to join!

HOW TO REGISTER:

a. Visit  RUN2022 registration website : www.run711.com

b. Choose Run Venue where you want to join(Manila,Cebu and Davao)

c. Choose Category(3km,5km,5km Buddy,10km,10km Buddy,16km,21km,32km and 42km)

d. Fill up required details

e. Upload Vaccination Card

f. Confirm summary and registration information

g. Proceed at any 7-Eleven Branch and pay the registration fee using the 7 – Connect Reference number

h. Confirmation email will be sent once payment has been successful

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR RACE KITS:

● Claiming of Race Kit will be from the chosen  store of the customer for promo transaction,  while for paid , on the store where they pay their registration

● The customer will show the receipt of the registration for paid transaction

● If the customer lost the receipt, he/she must present either of the following:

• Valid ID (Name should be the same as the registrant)

• Confirmation Email from run711.com.

• For Promo Transactions, confirmation email and ID

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