The Municipality of New Lucena invites everyone to join the 12th Annual RAID+SV — Run Against Illegal Drugs Plus Smoking and Vaping, happening tomorrow, August 21, 2026, at the New Lucena Municipal Grounds.

Registration begins at 5:00 AM, followed by Zumba and warm-up exercises at 5:15 AM. The opening program starts at 5:40 AM, while the official runs begin at:

  • 6:00 AM — 5KM
  • 6:05 AM — 3KM
  • 6:10 AM — 1KM

RAID+SV brings together families, students, athletes, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, community organizations, and advocates in a united stand for a drug-free, smoke-free, and vape-free New Lucena.

Categories and Registration Fees

  • 1KM: ₱20 for all participants
  • 3KM: ₱20 for students and ₱30 for regular participants
  • 5KM: ₱30 for students and ₱50 for regular participants

Participants may still register at the venue beginning at 5:00 AM. Please arrive early to avoid delays and allow enough time for registration and warm-up.

Cash Prizes

Cash prizes await the top male and female finishers in the 3KM and 5KM categories.

5KM — Male and Female Categories

  • 1st Place: ₱4,000
  • 2nd Place: ₱3,000
  • 3rd Place: ₱2,000

3KM — Male and Female Categories

  • 1st Place: ₱3,000
  • 2nd Place: ₱2,000
  • 3rd Place: ₱1,000

Important Participant Reminders

Come in your best and most comfortable athletic attire. Wear suitable running shoes, stay hydrated, follow the safety briefing, and obey the instructions of event marshals and traffic personnel.

For everyone’s safety, pets will not be allowed at the event or along the running route. Large crowds, moving runners, and active roadways may create unsafe conditions for both participants and animals. We respectfully ask pet owners to leave their pets safely at home.

Temporary Road Closure Advisory

To ensure the safe and orderly conduct of RAID+SV, the following temporary road closures and traffic regulations will be implemented:

  • The intersection of Dessa Street, Sollesta Street, and Imperial Street will be temporarily closed from 1:00 PM on August 20 until 10:00 AM on August 21, 2026.
  • One lane of the Cabatuan–New Lucena Road, from the Poblacion area up to Barangay Guinobatan, will be temporarily closed from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM on August 21, 2026.

Motorists are advised to plan their trips, use available alternative routes, drive carefully, and follow the directions of authorized traffic personnel.

Tomorrow, let every step carry a message. Let us run together for healthier choices, safer families, and a stronger New Lucena.

Register onsite, show up, and be part of the movement!