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. 

 Asia Trail Master – Championship (top 25) and Grandmaster Quest points
 International Trail Running Association (ITRA) – 3 points
 UTMB – 100 KM index race qualifier

 NO FRILLS – Php 3,000.00 ($ 60)

– 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!

For the complete list, kindly visit this link.

 Still having other concerns?

Email us: maharlikatrailseries@gmail.com

Message us: https://www.facebook.com/MaharlikaTrailSeries

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

Register here.

Course Description

This 75 km trail run has a total elevation gain of 4,240 meters. The course is a mixture of technical and wide trails, and there are few river crossings along the way. Expect humid temperature in San Ysiro area and Sitio Malasya during daytime. Moreover, the ratio of trail and road section is 85%-15% respectively.

Download GPX file here.

Gun start, intermediate and cut-off times

Runners must reach the finish line within 19 hours

SOLO

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

2-PERSON RELAY

Mandatory items, rules and penalties

Mandatory items will be checked during race kit claiming, checkpoint (intermediate cut-off time), and at the finish line.

Automatic = dismissal from the race course

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

Solo:

Regular rate (November 16, 2023 – January 31, 2024)
Local runner – PHP 4,000
Foreign runner – USD 80

Late registration rate (February 1-15, 2024)
Local runner – PHP 4,500
Foreign runner – USD 90

Inclusions:

Personal accident insurance
GPS tracker
Decathlon windbreaker
Event shirt
Timing chip
Environmental fees
Aid stations refreshments
Post-race meal
Medal (finisher)
Trophy (podium finisher)

2-Man Relay:

Regular rate (November 16, 2023 – January 31, 2024)
Local runner – PHP 7,000
Foreign runner – USD 140

Late registration rate (February 1-15, 2024)
Local runner – PHP 8,000
Foreign runner – USD 160

Inclusions:

Personal accident insurance
Finisher shirt
Timing chip
Environmental fees
Aid stations refreshments
Post-race meal
Medal (finisher)
Trophy (podium finisher)

Proposal:

Package 1 – registration fee only
Package 2 – registration fee + roundtrip van service (PHP 700.00)
Package 3 – registration fee + roundtrip van service (PHP 700.00) + hotel accommodation (to be determined)

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

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)

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.

– 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!