Filipino Marathon Fun Run Solo Joiner 09-Mar-2025 Sunday in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines
This Fun Run served as my fifth FULL-MARATHON 42.2KM as a Solo Joiner, following the 7-Eleven Run last Feb. 2025, which started my running enthusiasm last Apr. 2024. My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.
TCS Clark Animo International Marathon (TCS-CAIM) is an annual non-profit running event held in Clark Pampanga, Philippines since 2009 (started as Clark Animo Fun Run). It features a PR-friendly WORLD ATHLETICS® certified (formerly IAAF-AIMS) 42.195km full marathon traversing through the heart of the freeport zone. The accredited TCS-CAIM marathon means your recorded time will be recognized by other prestigious WORLD ATHLETICS (WA) marathon around the globe having passed the rigorous process of accurate course measurement undertaken by WORLD ATHLETICS (i.e. TCS-NYC marathon, TCS-LONDON marathon, BERLIN marathon and others).
Race Name: TCS CLARK ANIMO INT'L MARATHON 2025 Distance Joined: FULL MARATHON (42.2KM)
Registration / Inclusion: PHP 2,700 (early bird) / singlet, finisher medal/shirt, loot bag, shipment fee
Location: CLARK FREEPORT ZONE ROUTE two loops) Cut-off Time: 09-Mar-2025 Sun 0230H-0930H (7 hours)
Finished: YES Time: 05:50:11 (SUB6) Pace: 08:18
New PR: NO Elevation Gain: 211m Rank: 81.02% (363rd of 448)
Route difficulty: Full Marathon route with two loos and high total elevation gain of 241m (obviously a not PR-friendly route). Started/Finished in Clark Global City passing through Roxas Highway, Creek's Road,
Remarks (My rating: 2 of 5 stars): (1) Full Marathon route with two loops and high total elevation gain of 211m. (2) Somehow organized, started on time. Lots of refreshments in the water stops. (3) 42km Event/Finisher shirt design is somehow good. Medal design is awesome. (4) 2:30am was a bad start time as the last hours dropped to scorching sun exposure (5) 7 hours cut-off time is short with 2-loops high elevation gain route.
If given the chance, do I like to join this race again? No (repeated loop with high elevation gain)
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My 5th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Clark Animo Marathon 2025 |
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My 5th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Clark Animo Marathon 2025 |
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My 5th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Clark Animo Marathon 2025 |
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My 5th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Clark Animo Marathon 2025 |
Clark Animo Marathon Race Event Schedule Mar. 09, 2025 (my itinerary):
Early Bird Registration: ₱2,700
1830H Mar. 08 Sat bus to Trinoma 33
2000H P2P bus to SM Clark 240
2200H ETA SM Clark; dinner 90, walk and rest
0100H Mar. 09 Sun last-minute prep, toilet feel
0230H race start time (60km point-to-point route)
0930H Cut Off 7 hours (Finish Line); finisher kit claiming, rest, photo-ops
1000H walk to hotel; lunch 184
1400H The V'Jour Hotel 1 night 1,023
Bath, rest and nap; dinner (144+199); massage 950
1100H Mar. 10 Mon Hotel check-out; walk to SM Clark ; breakfast 140; lunch 204
1200H Bus to Trinoma / Home (236+33)
TOTAL: ₱6,176
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My 5th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Clark Animo Marathon 2025 |
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My 5th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Clark Animo Marathon 2025 |
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My 5th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Clark Animo Marathon 2025 |
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My 5th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Clark Animo Marathon 2025 |
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My 5th Full Marathon (42.2KM) Solo Joiner; Clark Animo Marathon 2025 |
42KM 2025 TCS CLARK ANIMO MARATHON
5x Full / 2x Ultra Marathon Finisher 😁 Exactly one week after my 2nd Ultramarathon. Reached the finish line with 2-repeated loop route and total altitude gain of 211m despite the burdening inner knee pain. 56 hours recovery time (Wrist watch forgot to button pushed).
My will is strong but my knees were far too weak. Proud Slow Runner achievement.
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