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ARAKAN MOUNTAIN RUN 2026This is the 2nd edition of Arakan Mountain Run on 21-22 March 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) with only 4 categories prepared -14km, 25km, 42km and 80km distance at Katipunan Central Elementary School, Arakan Cotabato, Philippines. The race venue is just along the highway of Davao Buda and Bukidnon National Road, landmark is right after Barangay Marilog of Davao City when you heading to Bukidnon, less than 2 hours travel from Davao City, more or less 70kms only from the City.
This race showcases and highlighted the 3 famous Waterfalls of Arakan -Matigol, Epol and Lebbas Waterfalls, and other scenic resorts. Surely you will enjoy the most memorable experience of this race.
DISTANCES & SLOTS
*14km – 50 Runners
*25km – 50 Runners
*42km – 50 Runners
*80km – 100 Runners
REGISTRATION PERIOD
*Starts – November 10, 2025
*Ends – February 27, 2026
REGISTRATION FEES
*For Local Registration (PHP)
14km category – P1,500
25km category – P2,000
42km category – P3,000
80km category – P4,500
*For International Athletes (USD)
14km category – $35
25km category – $45
42km category – $60
80km category – $90
Note: Please pay USD amount only using Credit Card and Paypal Link, this includes Conversion Fee, Transaction Fee, Withdrawal Fee, etc. This includes Pinoy runners who will register using Credit Card or Paypal.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
*Email your Deposit/Payment Slip at [email protected] subject ARAKAN MOUNTAIN RUN 2026
*With your details below. . .
Complete Name:
Gender:
Birthdate:
Age:
Category:
Shirt Size:
Address:
Country:
Team:
Email Add:
Contact No.:
Incase Of Emergency
Contact Person:
Relationship:
Adress:
Contact No.:
Email Add:
*Then wait within 24 hours for the response of your email registration confirmation
*Please stay tuned to our updated Race Website soon. Thank you!
REGSITRATION PORTAL
*Deposit Payment
BPI Savings Account – 2149 1983 53
Account Name – Romualdo B. Calbes
GCash Account
Mobile – 09255566692
Account Name – Romualdo Calbes
M. Lhuillier / Palawan Express
Romualdo B. Calbes
Ma-a Davao City, Philippines 8000
09255566692
*International Payment via Credit Card / Paypal Account:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/verticaltosky
(please pay USD amount only when using Philippine Credit Card payment, this includes Conversion, Transaction, Withdrawal Fees, etc.)
INCLUSIONS
*High Quality Finisher Shirt - all categories
*High Quality Finisher's Medal – all categories
*Trophies - Top 3 finishers (male & female) - all categories
*Logistics (hauling, food, fluids, etc)
*Trail Fee (markings, etc)
*Refreshments (all aid stations)
*Food / Snacks
*International Trail Running Association (ITRA) in Europe Performance Points
*Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) in France Qualifying Points
*Asia Trail Master Grandmaster Quest Point for the 80km distance
*FREE SLOTS for the Male & Female Champions, for the next V2S Mountain Race in Mindanao, Philippines
*No cash prizes!!
GUNSTART & CUT-OFF
*80km distance – Gunstart 6am Saturday – Cut-off 9am on Sunday (27 hours to finish)
*42km distance – Gunstart 4am Sunday – Cut-off 3pm on Sunday (11 hours to finish)
*25km distance – Gunstart 5am Sunday – Cut-off 1pm on Sunday (8 hours to finish)
*14km distance – Gunstart 6am Sunday – Cut-off 10am on Sunday (4 hours to finish)
ACCOMMODATION
*EL CAMPO: Nature & Me – Barangay Gambudes Arakan – Contact: +639088806895 Email: [email protected] same facebook page name
*BUA HILLSIDE CABINS – Barangay Gambudes Arakan – Contact: +639761442888, same facebook page name
*TREE HOUSE COFFEE + ROOMS - Barangay Gambudes Arakan – Email: [email protected] same facebook page name
*CAFÉ AGRIPINO – Barangay Katipunan Arakan – Contact: +639257393182 same facebook page name
*Villa de Maria – Homestay - Barangay Katipunan Arakan – Contact: +639810923539, same facebook page name
*JACA Mountain Peak - Barangay Katipunan Arakan – Contacts: +639958545882/ +639207978093 Email: [email protected] Owner: Ms. Hazel Jaca, same facebook page name
*ALICE LOG HOUSE - Barangay Gambudes Arakan – Contacts: +639959941125/+639998264958 Email: [email protected] Owner: Ms. Princess Logman, same facebook page name
*Ecomixed Resort BUDA - Barangay Napalico Arakan – Contact: +639363336697 Email: [email protected] Owner: Hannah Julaica Orbe, same facebook page name
*La Orden Mountain View Resort - Barangay Napalico Arakan – Contacts: +639672011036/ +639150524290 Email: [email protected] Owner: Mr. Israelito La Orden, same facebook page name
*The Gwyn’s Uphill Resort - Barangay Napalico Arakan – Contact: +639166415386 Email: [email protected] Owner: Orscus Bascon, same facebook page name
*BUDA VISTA GARDEN RESORT - Barangay Napalico Arakan – Contacts: +639236821288/ +639686285677 Owner: Elly Banares, same facebook page name
Prepared by:
ROMUALDO CALBES
Race Director & Mountain Guide
CEO – V2S Sports Philippines
Asia Trail Master (ATM) 2 Stars Grandmaster
(http://www.asiatrailmaster.com/romualdocalbes)
Email Address: [email protected]
Mobile/WhatsApp/Viber: +63-9255566692
*Asia Trail Master: http://m.racetimingsolutions.com/profile?id=102091
*DUV Statistics: http://statistik.d-u-v.org/getresultperson.php?runner=591068
*ITRA Profile: https://www.itra.run/RunnerSpace/CALBES.Romualdo/1839291
*UTMB Profile: https://utmb.world/en/runner/1839291.romualdo.calbes
*Official Website: https://www.verticaltosky.com/
*Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/verticaltoskysports
*Youtube Chanel: https://www.youtube.com/@verticaltoskysports
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verticaltosky/
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Katipunan Central Elementary School Arakan, Katipunan Elementary School, Davao-Bukidnon Rd, 9417 Arakan, Philippines, Davao
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