I. RACE DETAILS
a. This 75km trail run has a total elevation gain of 4,600+ meters.
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
- Finish line – 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 fee
- Early bird rate (April 1-15, 2022) – Php. 2,800.00
- Regular rate (April 16 – May 15, 2022) – Php. 3,000.00
- No late registration**
- Inclusions:
- Finisher shirt
- Medal
- Wind breaker
- Personalized race bib
- Post-race meal
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
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 kit entry to Vietnam Mountain Marathon 100 KM
- Male and female champion and 1 lucky runner thru raffle draw shall receive a free race kit entry to VMM 100 KM.
c. Podium finishers by Age Category:
- 18 – 29 years old
- 30 – 40
- 41 – 50
- 51 – above
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
- Active Pinas (Mt. Kinapuin)
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https://www.facebook.com/1028594304/posts/10224852692157784/ - Lhanz Barr (San Ysiro)
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https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1063167284276976&type=3 - John Oliva (San Ysiro)
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https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.5248122235208056&type=3 - Karatistang Bundokero
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