Several organizations have released statements regarding their sports events (running, obstacle course racing), which could be affected by tropical cyclone Fung-Wong (Uwan) this weekend. Be sure to keep checking this page for updates.
Mainland Luzon is on typhoon watch in the next few days with the effects of tropical cyclone Fung-Wong (Uwan).
As of November 7, 11 a.m., local meteorological agency DOST-PAGASA reported that Severe Tropical Storm Fung-Wong (which would be called Uwan upon entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility), has further intensified while 1,315 km east of Eastern Visayas.
It is forecast to make landfall over the southern portion of Isabela or the northern portion of Aurora on Sunday evening (November 9) or early Monday morning (November 10) as a super typhoon.
The highest possible wind signal for the current forecast scenario is Wind Signal No. 5.
Furthermore, Uwan will traverse the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon and emerge over the West Philippine Sea on Monday morning or afternoon, according to PAGASA.
What makes it even more dangerous, aside from the potential of becoming a super typhoon, is the sheer size of the area it covers.
And yes, this includes the possibility of heavy rainfall in Metro Manila come Sunday noon to Monday noon.
Given this situation, some organizations have released statements regarding their sports events over the weekend. Be sure to check this page, which will be updated with advisories as they come.
ACTIVE RINGS FUN RUN
- Date: November 8, Saturday
- Location: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
- Status: Event to push through
The Huawei Active Rings Fun Run is expected to push through, based on the update posted on November 7, 12:00 p.m.
TRILOGY RUN ASIA NATIONAL FINALS
- Date: November 9, Sunday
- Location: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
- Status: To be decided on November 8, 4 p.m.
If the event is cancelled:
- The race will not be rescheduled, as organizers said there are no available dates available until first quarter of 2026 (when a new Trilogy series will start).
- All registered runners will still be considered official Finishers and will receive their finisher entitlements.
- Organizers will schedule a collection or pickup date for those within Metro Manila.
Kits will be delivered free of charge for those outside Metro Manila.
If the event pushes through:
- Runners who choose to back out will still receive their finisher entitlements.
MILO MARATHON - ILAGAN LEG
- Date: November 9, Sunday
- Location: City of Ilagan, Isabela
- Status: Postponed
The local government of Ilagan and the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office have decided to postpone the event, noting that the province of Isabela may be likely among those first affected by the tropical cyclone.
A new schedule will be announced as soon as details are finalized.
PORAC SPARTAN APAC CHAMPIONSHIP
- Date: November 7-9
- Location: Porac, Pampanga
- Status: November 9 event to be moved two hours earlier
The November 7-8 events (opening ceremony, parade of nations, Ultra, Beast, Sprint events) will push through as planned.
Meanwhile, the November 9 races (Super, Kids, awarding) will be moved two hours earlier.
Free deferrals will be available for Sunday races to use at future events (these are valid for one year).
Katrina Alba is a sports journalist and producer, notably with SportsCenter Philippines before taking on her current role at One Sports.
She primarily writes about basketball and volleyball, with experience covering the SEA Games, Asian Games, and the FIBA World Cup.
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