"on a shoestring"

12 Days before Christmas, Condura Marathon 2011 organizers tells us 12 Reasons to run the Skyway Marathon.

• RUN FOR THE DOLPHINS. A guaranteed donation of P50 pesos per runner plus any surplus from the run shall help protect the Dolphins of Baclayon, Bohol – the Dolphin capital of the Philippines.

• EVERY RUNNER GETS A MEDAL. Whether you are a fun run newbie or a seasoned marathoner, conquering your chosen distance makes you a winner in our book – you deserve a medal whichever distance you run!

• SPECIAL EDITION DOLPHIN SHIRT. All participants will receive a dri-fit type technical shirt with an event logo designed by Team Manila. Perfect for wicking off the Sunday morning sweat!

• D-TAG TECHNOLOGY. This is the timing system used by top marathons around the world including the New York City marathon. We will be using the D-TAGS for all race categories for fast and accurate recording of your finishing time.

• BREAKTHROUGH e-REG SYSTEM. Registration is now more convenient and accurate with our proprietary e-REG system. Whether you are paying cash or through credit card, you can now register from any computer anytime and anywhere.

• 16K NEW RACE CATEGORY. Wanting to graduate from your regular 10k but not so sure if you’re ready for a 21k half-marathon? The 16k category should be just right for you. We are introducing this race category due to insistent public demand.

• FIRST 10K ON THE SKYWAY. Last year, only the runners of the 21k and 42k distances were able to run the Skyway. This time, the 10k and 16k runners will get to experience the thrill of running on the Skyway on a point to point route starting at Ayala triangle and ending at the Bonifacio Global City.

• NEW 21K ROUTE. Our first point-to-point half marathon, starting at Ayala triangle and ending at the Bonifacio Global City will enable you to run more of the Skyway!

• RUN THE NEW EXTENDED SKYWAY! The Skyway just got extended and now goes out all the way to Sukat. Every time a portion of the Skyway is completed, the full Marathon extends up to the farthest point – and back!

• FUN ROUTE FOR THE 3K AND 5K RUNNERS AROUND BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY. The Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is one of the most friendly running routes in the metro; making it a favorite venue for running events. However, we changed last year’s route for both the 3k and 5k categories to make it challenging yet enjoyable for all participants.

• 2 STARTS, 1 FINISH. Last year we had one starting point and two finish lines. This time it’s the other way around! This was done so that more runners can run the Skyway as well as to manage congestion from both runners and vehicular traffic. Our goal is to give runners the best running experience possible.

• LOTS OF FREEBIES AND GIVEAWAYS! We have a lot of treats from our sponsors to help you celebrate your post-race victory.