Much has been said about the importance of a competent race organizing team, a growing running community, and corporations who are willing to spend millions on our beloved sport in order to latch on to the running craze for whatever purpose it may serve them. These three go hand-in-hand in sustaining the current running boom we are now experiencing. But there is still a missing link to this unbreakable chain. If the race organizer was the chef, this would be the pots and pans where a world-famous dish is made, or the high quality plates onto which the chef presents his award-winning dish.

I’m referring to the event venue such as Bonifacio Global City (BGC), which I consider to be THE number one choice for running events here in the Metro. Thanks to its high-class amenities, ample parking spaces, well-maintained roads, reliable security and traffic management, and wide open spaces, we have our very own running haven right at the heart of the Metro. Whether you’re a resident from the northern, eastern, western, or southern part of Metropolitan Manila, it’s convenient enough to make that early morning trip to join a race with lots of dining options for your post-race breakfast and chit-chat with friends and family.

So it goes without saying that I feel very blessed to have a great partnership with Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation (FBDC), which handles the event area and commercial operations, and Bonifacio Estate Services Corporation (BESC), which handles traffic and safety, outdoor events, housekeeping, etc. The success of the events we have staged at BGC would not have been possible without their full cooperation and all-out support. Special thanks to BESC’s Estate Management Group for being one with us in our efforts to meet the highest standards of all our esteemed clients and loyal participants. I look forward to more successful events with you in the future. More power to Bonifacio Global City!