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Corregidor International Half Marathon forDummies

Make Your CIHM Participation One for the Books

Q: Is the Php2500 (regular rate)/Php3000 (late registration rate) too expensive for arace in the Philippines?

A: Not so. Relative to the ever increasing registration fees of races in Metro Manila, theparticipation fee in CIHM is actually very reasonable, and almost a steal. Sun Cruisesregular rate per person for a daytrip to Corregidor that includes round-trip ferry, a group-guided tour of the island, and a lunch buffet is Php1,900.00. The CIHM package,excluding the guided tour, offers all participants round-trip ferry, a full lunch buffet onrace day, a genuine dry-fit race singlet, race sling bag, race bib equipped with an RFIDtiming chip, a classic Finishers Medallion, and a ticket to a mercury-rising after-race bashthat is the CIHM Champions Party.

Q: Is the registration fee refundable or transferable?A: The registration fee is non-refundable. It is transferable, on the other hand, provided the

intent is made in writing and emailed to cihm21@yahoo.com.ph one week before thedate of the race

Q: Is change of race category possible?A: Yes. Race participants who want to change their initially registered race category to a

different category should contact the organizers not later than December 3 for assistance.Beyond this date, request for such will not be accommodated.

Q: Does the registration fee cover accommodations in the island?A: No. Accommodations, however, range only from P1600 to P2400 per night per room. A

standard room could accommodate three persons comfortably. It may be arrangedthrough Sun Cruises at these numbers: 8346857/8346858 / 5275555 loc 4511 or 4512.

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 Php200 per tent to Sun Cruises. The camp site is at theparade grounds adjacent to the South Dock and facing the beach. Those who will campout need not worry about their lavatory needs. Though spartan in nature, there are morethan ample clean washroom and restroom cubicles that are very proximate to the tentgrounds.

Q: Still concerning those going overnight, where could they avail of their meals ? A: Sun Cruises operates Corregidor Inn where CIHM participants may dine out in a

welcoming restaurant. Alternatively, there are several kiosks in the island such as that inMcCarthurs Inn where participants may check out other meal options.

Q: Will CIHM participants camping out be allowed to bring camping stoves? A: Mini camping stove or similar devices that will produce a relatively minimal combustion

may be allowed to be brought in by participants who will camp out.

Q: Are bikes allowed to be brought along?

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A: Owing to space limitations in and weight restrictions of the ferries, CIHM participantsare disallowed to bring along their bicycles.

Q: Will Corregidor be open to regular tourists on the day of the race?A: No. The island will be exclusive to CIHM participants on Dec 9 and 10. This means that

CIHM racers could totally enjoy a traffic-less and urban-nuisance-free race amidst adramatic backdrop, and that is only in Corregidor.

Q: Where can foreign nationals, residing outside the Philippines, intending to joinCIHM get information on Philippine visa requirements?

A: They may check out the tab Philippine Visa Information for Foreign Participants inthe CIHM websitewww.corregidor21.runningmate.ph or other veritable websites on thenet.

Q: Can registered participants have their own pacers? A: Yes but only if the pacer is also a registered CIHM participant. The race will strictly

adhere to the No Bib, No Race policy.

Q: Will there be a sweep time for CIHM participants? A: None. CIHM participants need not worry about being swept off the race course after a

particular time. However, for a participant to finish the race, he/she needs to reach thehalf-way checkpoint on or before 1hr45min from gunstart. Participants who will beunable to do so, however, will be awarded with a 10K Achiever medal and will bebrought to the Finish area onboard the Sun Cruises tranvias. All participants who willsuccessfully finish the 21k distance will be awarded with the CIHM Finishers Medallion

Q: How many hydration stations will there be on the race course?

A: There will be 8 hydration stations, including one at the finish area, at 2km interval fromeach other.

Q: Will there be first aid stations along the race course? A: Yes. First aid, actually, will be integrated with the hydration stations. Aside from this, a

mobile paramedic team will also be in place.

Q: What is the unique selling point of Corregidor International Half-Marathon? A: It is the idea that all CIHM participants will have the rare opportunity to run on sacred

grounds and all their determined efforts will be cheered on by the glorious memory ofheroism of our noble predecessors. Then theres the bonus of an after-race Champions

Party where participants could revel to celebrate their achievement.