Picture of People Fun-Running
The Fun Run activity aims to involve all concerned community stakeholders including regional and division offices as leads. Its objectives are the following:
- celebrate the birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, the national hero;
- raise awareness that education is for all and no Filipino child should be left behind; and
- provide an opportunity for community stakeholders to unite and manifest love for country through concern for education.
The DOs will handle the preparatory work which shall include the organization of different committees to promote the activity to all stakeholders, and the coordination as well as collaboration with the volunteers, sponsors and media.
The DOs in close coordination with their Regional Office (RO), local government units (LGUs), barangays and the local Philippine National Police (PNP) shall determine the system of inviting community members, associations, students and other groups to advocate this activity. Advocacy/Promotion for this Fun Run should start two (2) months prior to this event.
The division officials, personnel and staff shall also participate in the Fun Run by accomplishing the Pledge Form, in (click the link to download) Enclosure No. 1: Suggested Pledge Form to signify support to schools. Completed forms will be submitted to the local Registration Committee one (1) week prior to the activity. The pledges/actual donations will be accounted for and turned over to the schools.
The DOs are expected to submit on or before April 22, 2011 to the Adopt-A-School Program (ASP) Secretariat at telefax no.: (02) 638-8639 or through e-mail address: asp_secretariat@yahoo.com the Preparatory Report containing the following details:
- name of the designated Division Fun Run Coordinator;
- the list of schools and all stakeholders to be involved in this activity; and
- localized Fun Run Mechanics or Suggested Guidelines for the lkm to 2km Walk/Run (Please see [click the link to download] Enclosure No. 2: Suggested Guidelines for 1km to 2km walk/run).
National Fun Run for Education:
"Every Runner a Finisher, Every Finisher a Winner,"
June 19, 2011
Suggested Guidelines for 1km to 2km walk/run
"Every Runner a Finisher, Every Finisher a Winner,"
June 19, 2011
Suggested Guidelines for 1km to 2km walk/run
PRE EVENT PREPARATION
- Determine and secure a venue to be used as an Assembly Area and Activity Area
- Open Lot with adequate space:
- 4 persons per square meter (e.g. For 1,000 people, at least 250 square meters needed)
- roads need to -be in good paved condition
- free of potholes as much as possible
- 2 to 4 lanes wide (6 meters to 12 meters wide)
- very few vehicular traffic and smog during EVENT DATE
- sample route: from City Hall Plaza to Local Public School
- Assemble/Form and Coordinate the following multi-sectoral teams
1. Route Marshals Team are present to direct runners/participants in the right direction and communicate to Head Organizers for updates, emergencies, etc.
- 1 route marshal for every 100 meters
- 1 route marshal for every corner/intersection
2. Traffic Marshals Team are positioned at every intersection to control motorized and non-motorized vehicles from colliding with participants/walkers
- at least 2 traffic marshals need to be designated at every intersection of the route
3. Security/Peace and Order Team (Local PNP) - to monitor and ensure safety of the event from criminal elements (thieves, looters, riots, terrorism, etc.)
- needs to be at least 500 meters apart along the route
- Areas to be secured: Starting Line/Assembly Area, Finish Line/Activity Area, Awarding Area, Route
4. Clean Up Team- is in charge making the area orderly and clean of trash after the last runner
5. Medical Team - will be responsible for monitoring and responding to medical emergencies during the event
OTHERS- at least 1 team along the Route
- at least 1 team at the Finish/Activity Area
- at least one Ambulance Unit on Stand-by mode
- production of giveaways for participants (t-shirts/pens/pins/wrist bands, etc.)
- uniform for Event Team (Planning Team, Route Marshals).
- maps of route
- media invitations (picture taking, documentation)
- area for stage, sound system, lighting system
- electrical supply
- holding area for participants
- event host, guest speakers
- sample program: National Anthem, Prayer, Welcome Remarks, Instructions
- communication for organizers (radios/cellphones)
- toilet facility (1 for every 100 pax)
- trash bins
- picture taking, documentation
- Water Station
- Adequate potable water for ALL participants and guests
- tents
- tables
- cups
- trash bags
- welcoming activity (marching band, cheering,etc.)
- area for crowd: gymnasium, covered courts
- stage
- sound system and electrical supply
- program of events
- trash bins
OPTIONAL:- area for crowd: gymnasium, covered courts
- stage
- sound system and electrical supply
- program of events
- lively music
- script/speech
- host and guest speakers
- trash bins
- tents, tables, chairs for Organizing Team/VIPs and/or Participants
- snacks for Organizing Team, Marshals, Traffic and Security Personnel, VIPs
- snacks for Organizing Team, Marshals, Traffic and Security Personnel, VIPs
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