Sierra Madre Trail Ultra 75 2023

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.

Courtesy of Nomad Terra Crawlers

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

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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.

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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

Mandatory ItemsPenaltyRemarks
Hydration system at least 1 LDisqualifiedAutomatic
Headlamp/FlashlightDisqualifiedAutomatic
Mobile PhoneDisqualifiedAutomatic
Basic First aid kit30 minutes
Personal eating & drinking utensils30 minutes
Trail Food15 minutes
Whistle15 minutes
Cash

ID

Recommended Items

Wind breaker

Buff/Cap

Hiking Poles

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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)

III. SHUTTLE SERVICE / ACCOMMODATIONS

Provision of shuttle service from airport to arranged accommodation/race venue for international runners and Visayas-Mindanao based runners.

a. Shuttle Service: 10 pax / van
Route: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila-Terminal 3) to Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal.
Travel time: 3 hours

DateTimeFee (in PH peso)Activity
May 4, 2023 12:00
PM
PHP 350.00Pick up from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila-Terminal 3) to Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal


6:00
PM
PHP 350.00Pick up from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila-Terminal 3) to Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
May 5, 2023 12:00
AM
PHP 350.00Pick up from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila-Terminal 3) to Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
6:00
AM
PHP 350.00Pick up from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila-Terminal 3) to Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
May 7, 2023 6:00 AMPHP 350.00Pick up from Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal/Rodriguez Municipal Hall to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila-Terminal 3)
9:00 AMPHP 350.00Pick up from Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal/Rodriguez Municipal Hall to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila-Terminal 3)

Note:

In response to the IATF directive, all travelers from other countries bound for Philippines are required to register at https://etravel.gov.ph/


For those who are coming from nearby provinces and Metro Manila,

1. You can ride a UV express in front of Jollibee Farmers, Cubao, Quezon City going to Eastwood Luvers, Montalban.
2. Drop off at Total (gasoline station).
3. Then tricycle going to Coco Mountain Resort (for race kit claiming and briefing).

For private vehicles, please refer to the following links:

📍 Coco Mountain Resort (https://goo.gl/maps/m7Ma1wpQ8xuK1YUx9)

📍 Sitio Wawa (https://goo.gl/maps/X69A7eE88h4sMepeA)

b. Accommodations:
Kindly contact the following for the rates. We strongly advise to not only contact them via mobile but also on their FB pages as well as there is no mobile signal in the venue. A shuttle service will be provided from here going to the venue.

Resort/StoreAddressContactOffers
Coco Mountain Resort
Lot 1, Blk 8 Lolo Tinong San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines

(5KM away from the venue.)
Mobile: +6386371377
FB: https://www.facebook.com/CocoMountainResort
Food/drinks, WiFi, hammock/tent pitching, hut/house/room for rent
Noah’s Park ResortSitio Gulod, Brgy. San Isidro, Rodriguez, RizalMobile: +6329228544410 / +6329688542931
FB: https://www.facebook.com/noahsparkresort
Food/Drinks, WiFi, Pool, Room
Clear View River’s HotelSitio Bangkal Lower, Brgy. San Isidro, Rodriguez, RizalMobile: +6329456814877
FB: https://www.facebook.com/clearviewrivershotel
Food/Drinks, WiFi, Pool, Room
Riverside InnSan Jose, Rodriguez, RizalMobile: +639473664694
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076492508724
Food/Drinks, WiFi, Rooms
Momaland Hotel2 JRS Bldg. 3rd Floor, Amityville Subdivision, Phase 1, Corner Mayon Ave. Brgy. San Jose, Rodriguez, RizalMobile: +6329107986737
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MomolandHotel
Food/Drinks, WiFi, Rooms
2430 Skies HotelJ.F. Diaz corner Beneliza, Ampid 1, San Mateo, RizalLandline: +63282441744
FB: https://www.facebook.com/2430skieshotelandrestobar
Food/Drinks, WiFi, Rooms
Nanay GieWawa, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines

( Few meters away from the venue)
Mobile: +639612030686
FB: https://www.facebook.com/geordiana.villorente
Food/Drinks, WiFi, hammock/tent pitching, hut/house/room for rent
Aling Norma’s EateryWawa, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines

( Few meters away from the venue)
Mobile: +639476976609
FB: https://www.facebook.com/marilou.alvarez.108
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063975825971
Food/Drinks, WiFi, hammock pitching, house/room for rent
4 Brothers EateryWawa, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines

( Few meters away from the venue)
Mobile: +639485481583
FB:
https://www.facebook.com/alexander.oligan
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087346962091
Food/Drinks, WiFi, hammock pitching, house/room for rent

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

DatePH TimeActivityLocationRemarks
May 4, 2023 12:00 PMPick up from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Manila to Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, RizalRodriguez, RizalAccommodations are limited in Sitio Wawa. You can book near at Rodriguez Municipal Hall.

6:00 PMPick up from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Manila to Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal

May 5, 2023 12:00 AMPick up from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Manila to Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal

6:00 AMPick up from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Manila to Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal

9:00 AMMandatory gear check, Race kit claiming, Drop bagCoco Mountain Resort1.1 KM from Municipal Hall / 5 KM from race venue

10:00 AMRace Briefing and Program


12:00 PMWelcome Lunch


2:00 PMMarshal and Staff Orientation


11:00 PMMandatory gear check, Race kit claiming, Drop bagSitio Wawa covered courtRace venue
May 6, 2023 12:00 AMTransportation of marshals and drop bags to Aidstation 3


1:00 AMShort briefing


2:00 AMGun Start


11:00 AMIntermmediate cut-off timeSan Ysiro, AntipoloKM 36, Aidstation 3

8:30 PMAwarding CeremonySitio Wawa covered courtRace venue

9:00 PMFinish Time
19 hours
May 7, 2023 6:00 AMPick up from Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal/Rodriguez Municipal Hall to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila-Terminal 3)
9:00 AMPick up from Sitio Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal/Rodriguez Municipal Hall to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila-Terminal 3)

Registration

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

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