"on a shoestring"

Registration and Race Kits: Registration is from April 12, 2010 until May 7, 2010 only.  Onsite registration will not be entertained due to limited slots (1000 participants).
You can register at the ff venues:
Akt!v Trinoma (M2), North Avenue, Quezon City; Akt!v Festival Supermall (2/L), Alabang;
R.O.X. Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City;
Summit Publishing Company Office - 7/F Robinsons Cybergate Tower 3, Robinsons Pioneer Complex, Mandaluyong City. Tel#: 451-8888 loc.1070-1071 (10am-6pm)
Thumbie Remigio’s Residence - No.42 Don Carlos Street, Don Antonio Heights, QC Telefax 932-9071
Note: For sure slots register at Akt!v boutiques and Summit Publishing Office
Race kits will be given after registration. This includes official race number, race singlet (for runners) or technical shirt (for bikers) and the March issue of Men’s Health Magazine which contains the All-Terrain Race Training Guide.

Race Categories

Important Note: For those who will Run and Bike, it is not like duathlon. You will run first with the rest of the 10k runners then wait until 8:20am for the bike part. Run time + Bike time = Total time.  You both get the singlet and the technical shirt. For those who will do the bike its a bit technical but newbies can enjoy it too! Time to prepare for this, I bet this will be fun, fun and lotsa fun!

Route Description
Specially designed for newbies and seasoned trail runners and mountain bikers, this race is a welcome addition to our busy summer schedule. So whether you are trying to challenge yourself for some extreme running and/or mountain biking or finding time for family bonding this event is for you.
Expect running and/or riding your MTB on pavements, dirt roads, compact dirt, grass, and some river crossings (for 10K and 16K runners). 10K and 16K runners, get ready to be wet and dirty after the run.
I was part of runners/bloggers who tried the trail. We tried the 6K route and I would definitely recommend it for those who want to try for the first time some trail running. You can use your regular running shoes for the 6K.

Some pics of the course:

How to get there?
Private vehicle: Nuvali can be accessed through exits along SLEX: Mamplasan (secured access from Mamplasan); Sta. Rosa and Eton City-Greenfield. Approximate travel time: 50 mins from Makati (approx. 40km); 30 mins from Alabang (approx. 25 km); and 15 mins from Sta. Rosa Exit (approx. 10 km). 

Commute: Buses going Balibago, Sta. Rosa hits the road at 4am so to arrived on time you can take buses from Edsa going Pacita Complex. From Pacita Complex ride a jeep going Balibago Complex (Sta. Rosa), then take the jeep going Tagaytay (just tell the driver your headed to Nuvali, P17 fare Complex-Nuvali, earliest trip to Tagaytay is 4am ). There are also jeepneys going Pacita Complex from Alabang.
Note: I already asked the organizers if they can provide shuttle service going Nuvali. Just visit back for the latest developments regarding transportation.


Post-Race Party
After the tiring race everyone can loosen up as MH celebrate its 5th Anniversary of providing Filipinos help to have a healthy lifestyle. Good food, some entertainment and great company await each one!

Thank you Men’s Health for the invitation to try out the course, the sumptuous breakfast and Men’s Health packet!

For more information and latest developments you can visit the official Men’s Health All Terrain Race 2010 website.
Photo Credits: Run Unlimited’s Flicker and Nuvali Photo Library.