The ultimate sea to summit adventure in Oriental Mindoro is making its comeback this summer – the Puerto Galera Trail Ultra 2025 presented by Maharlika Trail Series and Pinamalayan Adventure Team. 
Race Details
General Event Guidelines
Official Results
Race Details
I. RACE DETAILS
a. Route – offers technical and enchanting trails of Mt. Matuko, Mt. Kubi, and the famous Mt. Malasimbo.
b. Elevation gain – approximately 3,500 meters
c. Distance category – 50 KM / 21 KM / 10 KM
d. Cut-off times
– 50 KM (15 hours)
– 21 KM (7 hours)
– 10 KM (3 hours)
– 50 KM (15 hours)
– 21 KM (7 hours)
– 10 KM (3 hours)
e. Elevation profile, course map, and GPX file – to be posted here [insert link]
f. Affiliations
International Trail Running Association (ITRA) UTMB – index race qualifierII. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
– Must be 18 years old and above;
– Has a qualifying race, trail or road with a minimum distance of 21 KM from January 2024 onwards for 50 KM category. No qualifying race for 21 KM and 10 KM categories;
– Submission of medical certificate stating that he/she is medically fit to join this type of running event. The date should be 6 months or less from the race day. This is applicable for 50 KM only.
– Has a qualifying race, trail or road with a minimum distance of 21 KM from January 2024 onwards for 50 KM category. No qualifying race for 21 KM and 10 KM categories;
– Submission of medical certificate stating that he/she is medically fit to join this type of running event. The date should be 6 months or less from the race day. This is applicable for 50 KM only.
III. REGISTRATION
Limited slots only. Registration will be opened on October 20 until January 31, 2025.
a. Registration link
Sign up here: https://formurl.com/to/PuertoGalera-RegForm
Sign up here: https://formurl.com/to/PuertoGalera-RegForm
b. Fees and inclusions
■ 50 KM – Php 3,700.00 ($ 70)
Event shirt
Personal accident insurance
Aid Station refreshments
Post-race meal
Environmental fees
Personalized race bib
Timing chip
Token
Discount offered by event partners
Finisher medal
ITRA and UTMB index points for official finishers
Event shirt
Personal accident insurance
Aid Station refreshments
Post-race meal
Environmental fees
Personalized race bib
Timing chip
Token
Discount offered by event partners
Finisher medal
ITRA and UTMB index points for official finishers
■ 21 KM – Php 2,500.00 ($ 50)
Event shirt
Personal accident insurance
Aid Station refreshments
Post-race meal
Environmental fees
Personalized race bib
Timing chip
Discount offered by event partners
Finisher medal
ITRA and UTMB index points for official finishers
Event shirt
Personal accident insurance
Aid Station refreshments
Post-race meal
Environmental fees
Personalized race bib
Timing chip
Discount offered by event partners
Finisher medal
ITRA and UTMB index points for official finishers
■ 10 KM – Php 1,600.00 ($ 30)
Event shirt
Personal accident insurance
Aid Station refreshments
Post-race meal
Environmental fees
Personalized race bib
Timing chip
Discount offered by event partners
Finisher medal
Event shirt
Personal accident insurance
Aid Station refreshments
Post-race meal
Environmental fees
Personalized race bib
Timing chip
Discount offered by event partners
Finisher medal
*No reservation and late registration
IV. MANDATORY GEARS WITH CORRESPONDING PENALTY IN CASE OF MISSING ITEMS
a. Automatic Disqualification (DQ)
Hydration system at least 1 L
Basic first aid kit
Hydration system at least 1 L
Basic first aid kit
b. Additional one hour-time penalty
Head lamp (except 10 KM category)
Mobile phone
Personal eating utensils (mess kit)
Whistle
I.D
Trail food
Extra cash
Head lamp (except 10 KM category)
Mobile phone
Personal eating utensils (mess kit)
Whistle
I.D
Trail food
Extra cash
*These items will be checked during race kit claiming. Top 3 male and female are oblige to present those after crossing the finish line.
V. REWARDS AND RECOGNITION
a. Overall top 3 male and female will be awarded.
b. Biggest Delegation Award
c. All podium finishers shall receive tokens from event partners and sponsors
VI. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
a. Pre-race activities – March 1, 2025 (Saturday)
6:00 AM – Departure of shuttle service from Cubao to Batangas Pier
3:00 PM – Race kit claiming
4:00 PM – Briefing
3:00 PM – Race kit claiming
4:00 PM – Briefing
b. Race Day – March 2, 2025 (Sunday)
2:00 AM – Gunstart of 50 KM
5:00 AM – Gunstart of 21 KM
06:00 AM – Gunstart of 10 KM
9:00 AM – Cut-off time of 10 KM
12:00 PM – Cut-off time of 21 KM
5:00 PM – Cut-off time of 50 KM
5:00 AM – Gunstart of 21 KM
06:00 AM – Gunstart of 10 KM
9:00 AM – Cut-off time of 10 KM
12:00 PM – Cut-off time of 21 KM
5:00 PM – Cut-off time of 50 KM
c. Post-race activity – March 3, 2025 (Monday)
9:00 AM – Departure of shuttle service from Batangas Pier to Cubao
VII. HOW TO GET TO THE EVENT VENUE
a. Public transportation
1. Take any bus (DLTB, Jam Transit, etc.) going to Batangas Pier.
2. From Batangas Pier, take a ferry going to Puerto Galera.
3. Then hire a tricycle going to White Beach
2. From Batangas Pier, take a ferry going to Puerto Galera.
3. Then hire a tricycle going to White Beach
b. Private vehicle – Just pin this in the google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BG8qZudi8JQQzgbu7
c. Provision of roundtrip shuttle services from Cubao, Quezon City to Batangas Pier with fee. Sign up here: [insert link]
*Maximum travel time is 5 hours depending on traffic situation. Other options may depend on your place of origin.
VIII. LIST OF ACCOMMODATIONS
[insert link]
[insert link]
IX. MARSHALS AND VOLUNTEERS
Be part of our team by signing up here: [insert link]
X. FUNDING SOURCE
a. Sponsorship and partners – email us at maharlikatrailseries@gmail.com or reach out to any core member of the team.
b. Maharlika Virtual Run – limited slots only. Check the details here: [insert link]
General Event Guidelines
GENERAL AND EVENT GUIDELINES
– Registration fee is NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE.
– All registered participants are REQUIRED to submit a medical certificate stating that he / she is medically fit to join this type of running event. The date should be 6 months or less from the race day.
– Only registered runners can run the course. NO personal pacers allowed.
– Race forerunner and marshals may be deployed along the route to ensure that trail markers are still intact or properly placed. Photographers are positioned strategically to capture your unforgettable moments.
– Mandatory gears shall be checked before the release of the race kits. Runners with incomplete mandatory items will not be allowed to run. Also, your mandatories will be checked again at intermediate cot and finish line. Incomplete mandatories may lead to disqualification.
– Everyone in the race venue shall observe at least the minimum health protocols by practicing social distancing.
– Once the race starts, runners may opt to remove the mask provided that there is a safe distance from other runners, or from anyone they may encounter along the route.
– To avoid too much crowd, runners are advised to pass by each aid station as quickly as possible except in cases when there is really an urgent necessity to stay longer.
– Be at your best behavior and show respect to your fellow runners, race organizers, locals and the entire community.
-The cut off times will be strictly implemented.
– Late participants who will arrive within 10 minutes after the starting time will still be allowed to run but the cut off times will NOT be adjusted. Anyone who will arrive beyond 10 minutes will be tagged as DNS (Did Not Start).
– STRICTLY NO LITTERING from start to finish! Also, bring your own portable cup, spoon and forks that you can use when drinking or eating at the aid stations.
– While the race is in progress, runners who decide NOT TO CONTINUE due to their own reasons shall express their intent or decision in the nearest Aid station. The race marshal assigned to such station will list down the names and BIB #. The runners will therefore be given the DNF (Did Not Finish) status. They can opt to take any available transportation back to the starting / finish line at their own expense.
– Likewise, any runner who will not make it to the intermediate cut off or finish line, shall be tagged as DNF. Race entitlements shall only be given to those who will finish the race.
– ALL MUST PLAY WITH INTEGRITY. Anyone caught CHEATING, including the act of sabotaging trail markers for personal advantage shall be subject to disqualification.
RACE DISPUTE / PROTEST:
Anyone who wishes to file a race protest shall submit a written account of his / her dispute to the race organizers within 24 hours from finishing the race. All proof supporting his / her claim shall be submitted / presented to the race organizers for proper evaluation. A protest fee of Php. 500 (Five Hundred Pesos) shall be collected. NO DISPUTE WILL BE ENTERTAINED IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY EVIDENCE.THE DECISION OF THE RACE ORGANIZERS IS FINAL AND IRREVOCABLE.
Anyone who wishes to file a race protest shall submit a written account of his / her dispute to the race organizers within 24 hours from finishing the race. All proof supporting his / her claim shall be submitted / presented to the race organizers for proper evaluation. A protest fee of Php. 500 (Five Hundred Pesos) shall be collected. NO DISPUTE WILL BE ENTERTAINED IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY EVIDENCE.THE DECISION OF THE RACE ORGANIZERS IS FINAL AND IRREVOCABLE.
– More than the competition, don’t forget that we are also here to have fun! Run safe, appreciate the surroundings, enjoy our beautiful nature and do your very best to finish the Puerto Galera Trail Ultra!
Official Results
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Official Result by: Race Meister
Link: https://www.racemeister.com/pages/2025/puerto-galera-trail-ultra
Photographer/s:
1. FreeRidePh
Date: October 13, 2024 (Sunday)
Race venue: Sitio Wawa, Brgy. San Rafael, Montalban, Rizal
