09/06/2025
Halfway through the year, and our hearts at Merge Production are full. Weโve been blessed beyond measure to have worked on four unforgettable events alreadyโmost recently, the first-ever FLIQ Athletics: SUB1 Showdown, a race that brought to life everything we believe in: passion, people, and purpose. To FLIQ Athletics thank you for the immense trust and confidence. Being part of this historic first with you was truly an honor.
Weโre endlessly grateful to all who helped carry this vision forward. From our dedicated partners and generous sponsors who made this event possible, to Limketkai Center, the heart of our venue and a fellow homegrown pioneerโthank you. To our tireless marshals, the ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ, and the ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐๐๐ฆ, your efforts behind the scenes ensured everyoneโs safety and success. To the incredible ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฐโyou made the experience seamless and extra meaningful.
Special thanks to ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐, whose energy and vibe turned moments into memories from start to finish. To our incredible host, Joe Romantico - Events Host, for commanding the mic with heart, and to Rannn Crew CGY, who not only led the pacers but also ignited the cheer zone with unmatched spiritโsaludo! Our logistics ran smoothly thanks to ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฌ, and timing wouldnโt be possible without the support of ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ. To Aid Station, you went the extra mileโnot just in helping runners refuel, but in lifting them up with your whole-hearted support.
We also extend our sincerest thanks to our media partners, especially Uswag Mindanao TV Show & Media Production, for empowering the race through their incredible coverage, including the SUB1 Showdown Live.
And of course, to the runnersโthe very soul of the eventโthank you for showing up with grit, courage, and hearts wide open. Your presence turned this into more than just a race. You made it a movement.
As we look ahead, weโre excited to keep building with you. The second half of the year is loaded with meaning: ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐, ๐๐๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ง ๐, and ๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฐ๐ ๐ are just the beginning. Weโre also preparing to unveil two new road racesโeach with a cause worth running for. And as we near our second anniversary this October, weโre planning something deeply rooted in gratitude: a pure event of giving back to the community thatโs lifted us from day one.
From the bottom of our heartsโthank you. Here's to the next half of 2025, with fire in our steps and purpose in every stride.
