Are you an avid fan of adidas KOTR? I know you might be excited already for the upcoming adidas KOTR 2011 but you might still not familiar with all the things about the event. Avid or newbie, here's a compilation of everything you need to know about the adidas King of the Road 2011!
What is the adidas King of the Road (KOTR)?
It is important that the tag is flat and tied to the shoelaces correctly throughout the event.
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| adidas KOTR 2011 Finisher Medal awaits runners during the race day *Image courtesy of adidas Philippines |
Adidas
King of the Road 2011 is a running championship held across five (5) countries
- Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines.
Each
country is a qualifying leg towards the finals, which is held in the
Philippines on 23 October 2011. The winner and runner-up of each country's
16.8km category win an all-expenses paid trip to the Philippines to compete
with the best of the best in Southeast Asia.
When
and where will the 2011 adidas King of the Road Philippines be held?
The adidas King of the Road Philippines will be held on 23 October 2011 (Sunday) at the Bonifacio Global City.
The adidas King of the Road Philippines will be held on 23 October 2011 (Sunday) at the Bonifacio Global City.
What
are the race categories available and how much is the race entry fee?
The
race is divided into the following categories:
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5km Men's Open – 1,050
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5km Women's Open – 1,050
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16.8km Men's Open/Closed – 1,300
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16.8km Women's Open/Closed – 1,300
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21km Men's Open
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21km Women's Open
Why
is the international championship race distance at 16.8km?
With
the championship race distance at 16.8km, you’ll be able to complete 2
marathons (84km) over five (5) countries with adidas KOTR 2011.
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| Colorful race bibs to match the KOTR 2011 theme of "Colours" *Image courtesy of adidas Philippines |
What’s the theme for this year’s KOTR?
KOTR
features a different theme each year, and this year’s theme is entitled ‘Colours’.
This is represented through the variety of different coloured adidas singlets
participants will don. The multi-colour showcase is meant to demonstrate the
vibrancy of the sports scene across Southeast Asia.
Just how big is the adidas KOTR race?
An
estimated total of 40,000 runners are expected to pound the pavement across
Southeast Asia.
How do I register?
You may register in three
different ways.
1. Regular
registration
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Register online at www.adidaskingoftheroad.com at your convenience
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Only Visa and Mastercard credit card/debit cards are accepted
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Receive an email confirmation once registration has been processed
2. 2. Free Run promo
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Be one of the first 100 participants per store to register and get a
guaranteed slot (and guaranteed singlet size in the color of your choice) in KOTR
2011
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Get 50% off your registration fee when you purchase Php5,000 worth of
adidas running products or register absolutely free when you purchase adidas
running products worth Php7,000
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Those
who avail of this promo will be getting
their race kits sent to their preferred address via carrier
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Promo period is from June 29-Aug 31, 2011
3. 3. Prepaid
Registration
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Beginning August 22, you
may avail of the KOTR Prepaid Reservation Form giving you the chance to
pre-register for the KOTR 2011.
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The KOTR Prepaid
Reservation Forms gives you the chance to reserve a slot by paying in cash at
selected KOTR doors.
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As you receive your KOTR Prepaid Reservation form, you
will receive your very own Reservation Code. The
Reservation
Code is a unique code that corresponds to a race
slot. Only cash payments are
accepted.
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The purchase alone does not register you for KOTR 2011.
You still have to log on to the website and register as soon as possible as the
purchase of the Prepaid Reservation Form guarantees only that your race slot is
reserved, not your singlet size.
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The purchase of the KOTR Prepaid Reservation Form is on a
first-come, first-served basis.
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KOTR Prepaid Reservation Forms are available from August
22 to August 31, or while forms last. Registration ends August 31, 2011.
Avail of the Free Run Promo and the Prepaid
Registration at the ff participating stores namely: adidas in 1) Alabang Town Center
2) Gateway Mall 3) Glorietta 3 4) Greenbelt 3 5) Greenhills 6) Newport Mall 7) Powerplant Mall 8)
Robinsons Place Ermita 9) SM MOA 10) SM North Edsa 11) Shangri-La 12) TriNoma,
and 13) RUNNR Bonifacio Global City and 14) RUNNR TriNoma.
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| Registered runners gets a free KOTR Bag when claiming race kit on Oct. 10-12 *Image courtesy of adidas Philippines |
When and where can I collect my Race Kit?
Registered participants are invited to gather
at the KOTR 2011 Kick-Off Assembly from Oct 10-12, 11am-11pm at the NBC Tent,
Bonifacio Global City, where race kits containing singlet, timing device, and
other race paraphernalia will be distributed and a variety of activities awaits
everyone. It is necessary to bring a copy of the confirmation e-mail from the
organiser and a valid ID upon collecting the Race Kit.
Last-minute race
kit collection may be done on the actual Race Day on Oct 23 at the event
grounds from 3am-4am only. To claim race kit, please present confirmation email
and a valid government-issued ID. Those who have availed of the Free
Run Promo get their race kits shipped to their mailing address for
free.
What is the time of the gun start?
*Assembly
Time: 3:30am – all runners 7th
Street (START Arch)
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5:00
AM
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21K
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5:
30 AM
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16.8K
WAVE 1
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5:
35 AM
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16.8K
WAVE 2
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5:
50 AM
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5K
WAVE 1
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5:
55 AM
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5K
WAVE 2
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6:00
AM
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5K
WAVE 3
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What is the KOTR Ipico Card?
IPICO's dual-frequency, shoe-mounted RFID tags
are easy to use, quick to collect and adidas’ top choice for the adidas King of
the Road 2011.
The Ipico system works using a shoe-mounted
plastic tag that is approximately half the size and similar thickness to a
credit card. The tag is tied into the shoelaces and each time it passes over
one of the blue Ipico timing mats, the tag ID and exact time of passing are
recorded in the Ipico Elite reader box and transferred to KOTR’s timing
software for processing.
It is important that the tag is flat and tied to the shoelaces correctly throughout the event.
This
custom made KOTR Ipico Card is yours to
keep and can be used for the following adidas KOTR races for 2-3 more years. Leave the
finish line area and keep this KOTR Ipico Card as your KOTR souvenir, a great piece
of memorabilia to display along with your finishers medallion.
How
about hydration and safety?
The KOTR will have water stationg installed
every 1.5km along the race path, ensuring every runner to hydrate as necessary.
In total, there are 14 water stations, 14 Powerade stations, and strategically
located at the 21k race route are 2 sponge stations, and 1 banana station.
On first aid, the KOTR is fully equipped with first aid teams to attend
to runners needing assistance. There are a total of 15 ambulances, 15 medic
stations, and 11 medics roving on bicycles. There will also be marshals –
police men, traffic aids, and radio communicators manning various points at the
race path.
I hope these stuff will help you prepare for the upcoming KOTR 2011. See you on race day and hope we all finish with a smile on our faces with our colorful singlets. :)
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