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Something BIG is coming to the mountains⛰️The trails are calling, get ready for the Caraballo Mountain Trail Run CMTR- where endurance meets wild beauty of the mountains.
Save the date: May 16, 2026
Race venue: DIPALO ECO PARK
Location: San Quintin, Pangasinan
I. RACE DETAILS
a. Caraballo Mountain Trail Run 2026 CMTR- terrain consist of dirt roads and single-track trails, grassland and bamboo trails, steep climbs and technical descents.
b. Distance category - 24km/10km/5km
c. Elevation gain:
24km - approximately 950m+
10km - approximately 710m+
5km - beginner-friendly
d. Cut-off time and schedules:
■ 24km ( 8 hours cut-off time )
Gunstart - May 16, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Finishline -May 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
■ 10km (6 hours cut-off time )
Gunstart - May 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Finishline - May 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon)
■ 5km ( 2.5 hours cut-off time )
Gunstart - May 16, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Finishline - May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
e. Elevation profile, course map, and GPX file
Shared folder: to be posted
f. Affiliations
☑ International Trail Running Association (ITRA)
II. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 18 years old and above;
- Has a qualifying race, trail or road race:
☑ 24km participants should complete at least 12km trail or more.
☑ 10km participants should complete at least 10km trail or more.
☑ 5km Beginner- friendly.
- 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.
III. REGISTRATION
Registration is now open until May 5, 2026 only.
a. Registration link: https://forms.gle/DHUqDq7dP1skvTXH9
b. Fees and inclusions
■ 24km
Early bird rate (March 17-March 31, 2026)- Php 1,900
Regular registration rate (April 1-April 30, 2026)- Php 2,300
Late registration rate (May 1-May 5, 2026)- Php 2,500
INCLUSIONS:
Event Shirt
Finisher Medal
Personalized Race Bib
Timing System
Personal Accident Insurance
Environmental fees
Aid stations
Post Race snack
■ 10km
Early bird rate (March 17-March 31, 2026)- Php 1,600
Regular registration rate (April 1-April 30, 2026)- Php 1,800
Late registration rate (May 1-May 5, 2026)- Php 2,000
INCLUSIONS:
Event Shirt
Finisher Medal
Personalized Race Bib
Timing System
Personal Accident Insurance
Environmental fees
Aid stations
Post Race snack
■ 5km
Early bird rate (March 17-March 31, 2026)- Php 1,300
Regular registration rate (April 1-April 30, 2026)- Php 1,500
Late registration rate (May 1-May 5, 2026)- Php 1,600
INCLUSIONS:
Event Shirt
Finisher Medal
Personalized Race Bib
Timing System
Environmental fees
Aid stations
IV. MANDATORY GEARS WITH CORRESPONDING PENALTY IN CASE OF MISSING ITEMS
a. Automatic Disqualification (DQ)
Hydration system:
-at least 1Liter; 1.5L (24km)
-Basic first aid kit
b. Additional one hour-time penalty
-Head lamp (24km only)
-Mobile phone
-Whistle (10km & 24km only)
-I.D
-Trail food
-Extra cash
*These items will be checked during race kit claiming area. Top 3 male and female are oblige to present those after crossing the finish line.
V. REWARDS AND RECOGNITION
a. Overall top 3 male and female will be awarded
b. Biggest Delegation Award
c. All podium finishers shall receive tokens from event partners and sponsors
e. Discounts offered by the event partners
VI. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES : to be announce at Marcado Trail Quest FB Page
VII. HOW TO GO TO THE EVENT VENUE: to be announce
a. Public transportation
b. Private vehicle
VIII. LIST OF ACCOMMODATIONS: to be announce
IX. MARSHALS AND VOLUNTEERS: to be announce
X. GENERAL AND EVENT GUIDELINES
- Registration fee is NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE.
- 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 the finish line. Incomplete mandatories may lead to disqualification.
- 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.
- Be at your best behavior and show respect to your fellow runners, race organizers, locals and the entire community.
-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 cut off time or finish line, 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 Caraballo Mountain Trail Run 2026!
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Marcado Trail Quest :
https://www.facebook.com/MarcadoTrailQuest
See you on the trails!
#CaraballoTrailRun
#TrailRunning
#CMTR2026
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Event Venue
Dipalo Eco Park, Calitlitan Basketball Court, 2444 San Quintin, Philippines, Urdaneta
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