Get ready for an epic trail running showdown as Maharlika Trail Series brings another exciting edition of Sierra Madre Trail Ultra on April 5, 2025 in celebration of 154th founding anniversary of Rodriguez, Rizal.
Sierra Madre Trail Ultra is also part of the 2025 Asia Trail Master championship series.
Solo
Asia Trail Master – Championship (top 25) and Grandmaster Quest points International Trail Running Association (ITRA) – 3 points UTMB – 100 KM index race qualifier– Has a qualifying race, trail or road with a minimum distance of 42 KM from January 2024 onwards;
– 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.
Registration will be opened on October 1, 2024 until March 1, 2025.
Early bird rate (October 1 to December 31, 2024)
Local runner – Php. 4,500.00
International runner – $ 85
Local runner – Php. 5,000.00
International runner – $ 95
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
Grandmaster quest point for official finishers
NO FRILLS – Php 3,000.00 ($ 60)Early bird rate (October 1 to December 31, 2024)
Local runner – Php. 7,200.00
International runner – $ 135
Local runner – Php. 8,200.00
International runner – $ 150
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
– Marshal and volunteers (2024 edition)*
– Biggest Delegation Awardee (MinTRA)
– KAR Ultra participant*
Hydration system at least 1 L
Basic first aid kit
Head lamp
Mobile phone
Personal eating utensils (mess kit)
Whistle
I.D
Trail food
Extra cash
Overall top 5 male and female will be awarded.
Open (18-29 and 30-39)
Veteran (40-49 and 50-above)
3. Then hire a tricycle going to Sitio Wawa. (Php 80.00 good for 4)
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– 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!
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RANDOLF GONZALES AND CECILLE WAEL SHATTER RECORDS AND REIGN SUPREME!
Local favorites Randolf Gonzales and Cecille Wael were hailed as the new King and Queen of Sierra Madre Trail Ultra 75 as they dominated their respective races and clinched the win.
Gonzales started in the lead pack with fellow contenders and early favorites Kik Russel Suello and last year’s champion, Kristian Joergensen. It was a neck-and-neck battle for these 3 athletes as they consistently passed by each aid station with only a few minutes gap. Suello surged ahead in Sinfuego and Calawis but the boulders and technicality of the terrain of Panas was too much for him to handle. Gonzales and Joergensen eventually seized the opportunity to snatch the lead from then on. It was a showdown between the pride of the Philippines and Denmark as they tried to outpace each other in the brutal uphills of Puray going to Mt. Ayaas, Mt. Kapananan and Elmer’s peak. Gonzales broke away and eventually dethroned the former champion and set an astonishing new men’s course record of 08:56:21.
Kristian Joergensen finished in 2nd place while Kik Suello, Roberto Cain III and Jomarc Ferrer settled for 3rd, 4th, and 5th places respectively.
In the women’s division, third time’s a charm for Cecille Wael as she finally captured the title after finishing in 2nd place twice in the past Sierra Madre Ultra 75 editions. Challenged by an equally competitive contender – Malaysia’s Rejlen James, Wael established her lead early on arriving with a comfortable gap in Sinfuego, Malasya, Calawis, and Puray aid stations. She then tackled the grueling ascents of Mt. Ayaas, Kapananan and Elmer’s Peak with precision and finally arrived in the finish line with a new SMTU 75 women’s course record of 13:17:21.
Rejlen James arrived in 2nd place with just 13 minutes behind Wael. Jericha Dela Paz, Shekinah Glory Velasquez, and Keziah Marieah Loreto completed the women’s top 5.
In the highly competitive relay category, the duo of Andro Bacutana & Victor Calma displayed dominance as they were declared as champions. Derick Tindongan & Krizia Bondad finished in 2nd place while Shena Mae Amor & Boysie Dargo clinched the 3rd spot.
Addy Alajar and Gem Gamelong were named as the first ever Maharlika Trail Series Grandslam awardees after finishing Malico Grand Ultra, Puerto Galera 50 KM and Sierra Madre Trail Ultra 75 KM.
A total of four runners were also included in this year’s list of Hall of Fame – Ivan Zonio, Jomarc Ferrer, Maynard Encornal, and John Rey Callado.
Out of 92 starters, 96% made it before the cut-off time and finished the 4th edition of SIERRA MADRE TRAIL ULTRA 75 | Powered by Nitecore.
TOP FINISHERS 75 KM SOLO:
MALE:
CHAMPION: Randolf Gonzales (Philippines)
1st runner-up: Kristian Joergensen (Denmark)
2nd runner-up: Kik Russel Suello (Philippines)
3rd runner-up: Roberto Cain III (Philippines)
4th runner-up: Jomarc Ferrer (Philippines)
FEMALE:
CHAMPION: Cecille Wael (Philippines)
1st runner-up: Rejlen James (Malaysia)
2nd runner-up: Jericha Dela Paz (Philippines)
3rd runner-up: Shekinah Glory Velasquez (Philippines)
4th runner-up: Keziah Marieah Loreto (Philippines)
TOP FINISHERS 75 KM RELAY:
Andro Bacutana & Victor Calma (Team Local)
Derick Tindongan & Krizia Bondad (Trailista)
Shena Mae Amor & Boysie Dargo (Team Sh!t Happens)
AGE CATEGORY WINNERS:
18-29 years old
1. Ivan Zonio
2. Maynard Encornal
3. Mark Jason Bocado
30-39 years old
1. Sean Aying
2. Rod Axel Butac
3. Jordan Bugnay
40-49 years old
1. Wilnar Iglesia
2. Arnulfo Aquino
3. Dward Fuentes
50 and above:
1. David Khoo
2. Jelle Beekma
3. Kam Suen Lee
HALL OF FAME AWARDEES:
1. Ivan Zonio
2. Jomarc Ferrer
3. Maynard Encornal
4. John Rey Callado
BIGGEST DELEGATION AWARD:
Kadamaian Adventure Race team (Malaysia)
Provisional Result: https://www.racemeister.com/…/sierra-madre-trail-ultra
Race Result by Racemeister
Link: Here
Photographers:
FreeridePH
Location: Sin Fuego Campsite / Starting Line/ Finish Line
Link: Here
Macoy Funshoot
Location: Elmer’s Peak
Link: Here
