On November 8, 2013, Typhoon Yolanda, (International name Haiyan), one of the most powerful typhoons in the world and the second deadliest in the Philippines, claimed the lives of  about 4,000 Filipinos as of this time. It caused destruction of properties and livelihood in the central Philippines.

Rovic Canono of The Greentennial Run organized Rescue Run 2013, a marathon that aimed at uniting Filipino running communities to help the victims of Typhoon Yolanda.

For a minimum donation of P150.00,  runners could choose between 5K and 10K categories. Five members of the Road Eaters Running Club joined this race for a cause on November 16, 2014, 8 days after the devastating typhoon made its first landfall.


Before the gunstart, there was a moment of silence. All who joined the race were asked to offer prayers for the typhoon victims.


People of all walks of life were seen running or walking at Bonifacio Global City and then going up the Kalayaan Flyover. One round (5K) or two rounds (10K) of legwork were offered to their fellow countrymen. They were also given a chance to write down their sympathies and motivational support.

A total of P293,380 were donated by the registrants through this run for a cause.

Writer/Contributor: Jerome Catipon

There are more reasons to celebrate the Earth Day. And there are more ways to do it. But what on Earth did the Road Eaters do to participate in this event?


Of course, of the many reasons to take part in this celebration, the Road Eaters simply became one with the Earth by joining National Geographic Channel's Earth Day Run 2013.


Weekly marathons were no longer a surprise and were already part of the Road Eaters culture. Nothing could stop them, even if this run attracted anxiety due to the recent Boston Marathon tragedy; even if this was another expense (sheesh); nor after a punishing trail run a week ago! What on Earth!



Well, they made sure that this should be a group run, and this should be slower, noisier (they made fun of everything that their eyes could bear to see), and selfier. Selfie-er or Groupie-er? Oh, they kept on showing their best poses for each photographer along the way. Unfortunately, some were only by-standers. False Alarm.

Road Eaters Anjo, Arjay and first-time 21K runner MJ competitively went ahead of the group. Sam the newest member of the club also joined this race.

In preparation for the upcoming Subic International Marathon 2013, ardent Road Eaters proved that nothing could stop them to become competitive in the much-awaited race. Somewhere around the busy metro, there was a cool uphill place to train!