ITRA member
 UTMB index race
 Asia Trail Master Candidate race for 2024

I. RACE DETAILS

a. Distance categories – 75/42/21/10 km

b. Gun start, intermediate and cut-off times

75k (24 hours cut-off time)
Gunstart – January 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Interm COT at KM 56 – 17 hours
Finishline – January 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM

75KM GPX file download it here.

42k (13 hours cut-off time)
Gunstart – January 14, 2024 at 4:00 AM

42KM GPX file download it here.

21k (7 hours cut-off time)
Gunstart – January 14, 2024 at 5:00 AM

21KM GPX file download it here.

10k (5 hours cut-off time)
Gunstart – January 14, 2024 at 6:00 AM

10KM GPX file download it here.

c. Entry requirements
– Runner should be at least 18 years old and above;
– Has a qualifying race, trail or road race: 42km for 75k category and 21km for 42k category

d. Registration
Link:https://racetechph.com/raceinfoview/malico-grand-ultra

Fees and inclusions:

*Shirt size

II. PRIZES AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS

III.SHUTTLE SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATION

IV. GENERAL AND EVENT GUIDELINES

Do you have what it takes to be the ‘Last Man Standing’?

Join the Maharlika Backyard Ultra and be part of Team Philippines for the upcoming World Team Backyard Ultra Championship on October 2024.

Date: October 28, 2023 (6 AM – open ended)

Venue: Camp Sandugo, San Mateo, Rizal

Participants are entitled to:

1. Free shuttle going to race venue from any of these pick up points:
   – Sandugo Ligaya
   – Sandugo Sumulong
   – AFP Housing pay parking
2. 50% discount in accommodation (villas/glamping)
3. Minimal camping fee per head for those who have their own tent

BONUS!

In case the winner (and the assist) will be able to break the current Philippine record (22 laps), they will receive a free race slot/s for the 3rd edition of Sierra Madre Trail Ultra 75 on March 16, 2024. 

Overview and Rules for Backyard Ultra

https://backyardultra.com/

Entry requirements:

• Participants should be 18 years old and above
• Submission of signed waiver during race bib claiming

Mandatory items

• Headlamp (6pm-6am)
• Hydration system

Schedule of activities

Race kit claiming – 5:00 am
Briefing – 5:30 am
Gun start – 6:00 am
Registration fee: Php. 950 

Inclusions:

• Singlet
• DNF token
• Common supplies at aid station

Official Backyard Ultra event webpage

https://backyardultra.com/races/maharlika-backyard-ultra/

Following its success as a candidate race in May 2022, Sierra Madre Trail Ultra 75 is the second Filipino race in Asia Trail Master 2023 championship calendar happening on May 6, 2023.

Sierra Madre Trail Ultra 75 is also accredited and sanctioned by the Philippine Association of Ultrarunners (PAU), the National Sports Federation of Ultrarunners in the Philippines.

Affiliations

Click the logos to check details

General Information

Race venue: Sitio Wawa, Brgy. San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal

I. RACE DETAILS

a. Course Description
This 75km trail run has a total elevation gain of 4,240 meters. The course is a mixture of technical and wide trails. There will be three (3) river crossings and expect humid temperature especially in San Ysiro and Sitio Malasya. Moreover, the ratio of trail and road section is 85%-15% respectively.

b. Gun start, intermediate and cut-off times
Runners must reach the finish line within 19 hours

Gun start – 2 AM
Intermediate cut-off time at KM 36 – 9 hours
Finishline – 9 PM

c. Entry requirements
– Runner should be at least 18 years old and above;
– Has a qualifying race, trail or road race with a minimum distance of 42 KM;
– Fully vaccinated

d. Registration link / fees:

Early bird rate (November 16-30, 2022)
Local runner – P3,000
Foreign runner – USD 55

Regular rate (December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023)
Local runner – P3,500
Foreign runner – USD 65

Late registration rate (March 1-31, 2023)
Local runner – P4,000
Foreign runner – USD 75

Inclusions:
Entitlements
– Medal
– Trophy / Finisher Tokens
– Finisher shirt
– Windbreaker
Personal Accident Insurance
Timing chip
Post-race meal

e. Mandatory items, rules and penalties
Note:
1. Mandatory items will be checked during race kit claiming and randomly during the race
2. Automatic = dismissal from the race course

II. PRIZES AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS

a. Cash Prize shall be given to OVERALL Top 5 male and female.

Champion – Php. 10,000.00
1st runner up – 7,000.00
2nd runner up – 5,000.00
3rd runner up – 3,000.00
4th runner up – 1,000.00

b. Free race entry to Ulju Trail 9 Peaks 125km (South Korea) for the male and female champion

c. Podium finishers by Age Category:
18 – 29 years old
30 – 40
41 – 50
51 – above

d. Recognition of oldest runner

e. All podiums and finishers shall receive tokens and freebies from sponsors

f. Discounts offered by the event partners

– 10% in Zenone poles (5% for non-participants)**
– 10% in Coros sports watch (Activ Gear Ph)
– 20% in Altra shoes, Features socks and Goodr (Altra Running Philippines)
– 20% in OTSO socks
– 15% in Tribu Pakaras items
– 10% in Buzz Fuel energy gel
– 10% in Capy energy bars (above P350 purchase)
– 10% in Altermeat products
– Php200 discount voucher (Decathlon Philippines)

IV. GENERAL AND EVENT GUIDELINES

– Registration fee is NON REFUNDABLE but transferable to a different person. Such transfer needs to be done at least 1 week before the event date. No transfer will be allowed less than a week from the race day.

– 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 KM 36 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 and proper wearing of protective face masks AT ALL TIMES.

– 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.

– It is highly encouraged to wear the mask again when runners are NOT drinking or eating at aid stations. Race marshals assigned to each station are required to wear a face mask as well.

– Be at your best behavior and show respect to your fellow runners, race organizers, locals and the entire community.

– Be reminded that all runners are given a total of 19 hours to complete the entire route. Every runner needs to reach KM 36 on or before 9 hours from the start time. 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 at KM 36 within 9 hours, or finish line within 19 hours, 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.

– 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 Sierra Madre Trail Ultra 75 race!

Schedule of activities

Registration

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/a6eNbsF5z96Hp723A

I. RACE DETAILS

a. This 75km trail run has a total elevation gain of 4,600+ meters.

e. Mandatory gears:

• Hydration system at least 1L
• First aid kit
• Headlamp/flash light
• Whistle
• Extra trail food
• Fully charged mobile phone
• Extra cash for unexpected expenses

II. PRIZES AND OTHER ENTITLEMENTS

d. Recognition of eldest runner

e. All podiums and finishers shall receive tokens and freebies from sponsors

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION

The updated total elevation gain after ITRA’s evaluation is a towering 4,240 meters.

Also, please be aware of the locations of our aid stations:

AS 1 – KM 10
AS 2 – KM 20 / 47
AS 3 – KM 36 (cut off time is 9 hours / bag drop off)
AS 4 – KM 56
AS 5 – KM 67

Intermediate cut off station will be at KM 36. All runners need to be there on or before 9 hours from starting time.

IV. GENERAL AND EVENT GUIDELINES

• Registration fee is NON REFUNDABLE but transferable to a different person. Such transfer needs to be done at least 1 week before the event date. No transfer will be allowed less than a week from the race day.
• 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 KM 36 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 and proper wearing of protective face masks AT ALL TIMES.
• 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.
• It is highly encouraged to wear the mask again when runners are NOT drinking or eating at aid stations. Race marshals assigned to each station are required to wear a face mask as well.
• Be at your best behavior and show respect to your fellow runners, race organizers, locals and the entire community.
• Be reminded that all runners are given a total of 19 hours to complete the entire route. Every runner needs to reach KM 36 on or before 9 hours from the start time. 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 at KM 36 within 9 hours, or finish line within 19 hours, 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.
• 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 Sierra Madre Trail Ultra 75 race!

2022 Results

Top Finishers – Mens

Champion – Larry Apolinario
1st Runner Up – Elmer Retolado
2nd Runner Up – Anthony Calixterio
3rd Runner Up – Jones Mortega
4th Runner Up – Rys Pawid

Top Finishers – Womens

Champion – Sherlyn Fugaban
1st Runner Up – Ces Wael
2nd Runner Up – Cherryl Navarro
3rd Runner Up – Ann Jillian Pulanco
4th Runner Up – Kimberly Gaela

Gallery

1. Active Pinas (Mt. Kinapuin)
   Album 1 https://www.facebook.com/1638052386433309/posts/3173503006221565/
   Album 2 https://www.facebook.com/1638052386433309/posts/3173553669549832/
   Album 3 https://www.facebook.com/1638052386433309/posts/3173575139547685/
   Album 4 https://www.facebook.com/1638052386433309/posts/3173598579545341/
2. Bicolano Runner (Event venue/Wawa bridge)
   Album 1 https://m.facebook.com/story.ph story_fbid=566205454861382&id=10004415798341p?story_fbid=566105454871382&id=100044157983414
   Album 2 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=566202188195042&id=10004415798341
   Album 2.1 https://m.facebook.com/story.ph?story_fbid=566205454861382&id=10004415798341
   Album 3 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=566303018184959&id=10004415798341
   Album 4 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=566354351513159&id=10004415798341
   Album 5 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=566354351513159&id=100044157983414&sfnsn=m
   Album 6 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=566356668179594&id=100044157983414
3. Nik Jamisola (Malasya)
   https://www.facebook.com/1028594304/posts/10224852692157784/
4. Lhanz Barr (San Ysiro)
   https://drive.google.com/…/1lUxw2aj…
5. Racetech PH (Event venue)
   https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1063167284276976&type=3
6. John Oliva (San Ysiro)
   https://drive.google.com/…/1TlnXAtupJxhJ1yWRqjJ4elfsV8Y…
7. Bagum.ph
   https://www.facebook.com/108145638025188/posts/384542763718806/
8. Jux Castaneda
   https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.5248122235208056&type=3
9. Karatistang Bundokero
   https://www.facebook.com/KaratistangBundokero05
10. Henry Joe Cotillon Emperador
    https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=henryjoe.emperador&set=a.8075190229161500