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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. 🇵ðŸ‡
I. RACE DETAILS
a. New route - consist of technical and wide trails, river crossing and bouldering, minimal road section.
b. Elevation gain - approximately 4,700 meters
c. Distance category - 75 KM
Solo
2-Person Relay (all men's/all women's/mixed)
d. Cut-off time - 21 hours with one intermediate cot of 12 hours at KM 40 (transition area of 2-person relay)
e. Elevation profile, course map, and GPX file - to be posted here [insert link]
f. Affiliations
☑ Asia Trail Master - Championship (top 25) and Grandmaster Quest points
☑ International Trail Running Association (ITRA) - 4 points
☑ UTMB - 100 KM index race qualifier
☑ International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) - Trail label
II. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 18 years old and above;
- 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.
III. REGISTRATION
Registration will be opened on October 1, 2024 until March 1, 2025.
a. Registration link
Solo category:
https://formurl.com/to/SierraMadre75-Solo
2-Person Relay:
https://formurl.com/to/SierraMadre75-2-PersonRelay
b. Fees and inclusions
â– SOLO
Early bird rate (October 1 to December 31, 2024)
Local runner - Php. 4,500.00
International runner - $ 85
Regular rate (January 1 to March 1, 2025)
Local runner - Php. 5,000.00
International runner - $ 95
Inclusions:
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)
Inclusive of all participant's entitlements except for event shirt, finisher medal, and token.
â– 2-PERSON RELAY
Early bird rate (October 1 to December 31, 2024)
Local runner - Php. 7,200.00
International runner - $ 135
Regular rate (January 1 to March 1, 2025)
Local runner - Php. 8,200.00
International runner - $ 150
Inclusions:
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
c. Discount - the following are entitled to a Php 500.00 ($ 9) discount on registration fee except those who will avail the 'no frills' bundle:
- Hall of Famers (Batch 2024)
- Marshal and volunteers (2024 edition)*
- Biggest Delegation Awardee (MinTRA)
- KAR Ultra participant*
*Subject for verification
d. Free race kit shall be given to those who volunteered in 3 consecutive years (2022-2024). This is non-transferrable and applicable only in solo category.
*No reservation and late registration
IV. MANDATORY GEARS WITH CORRESPONDING PENALTY IN CASE OF MISSING ITEMS
a. Automatic Disqualification (DQ)
Hydration system at least 1 L
Basic first aid kit
b. Additional one hour-time penalty
Head lamp
Mobile phone
Personal eating utensils (mess kit)
Whistle
I.D
Trail food
Extra cash
*These items will be checked during race kit claiming and at the intermediate cot (KM 40). Top 5 male and female are oblige to present those after crossing the finish line.
V. REWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Overall top 5 male and female will be awarded.
a. Cash prize shall be given only to the overall top 3 male and female
b. Age group winners - male and female
Open (18-29 and 30-39)
Veteran (40-49 and 50-above)
c. Biggest Delegation Award
d. Free race entry c/o international event partner for the overall male and female champion.
e. All podium finishers shall receive tokens from event partners and sponsors
f. Hall of Fame awardees
g. The Maharlika Challenge award - beat the course record of 9:24:48 set by Kristian Joergensen
VI. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
a. Pre-race activities - April 4, 2025 (Friday)
6:00 AM - Departure of shuttle service from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Rodriguez, Rizal
9:00 AM onwards - Race kit claiming and drop bag collection at Sitio Wawa
12:00 PM - Departure of shuttle service from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Rodriguez, Rizal
6:00 PM - Marshal and volunteers assembly
11:00 PM - check-in and short briefing
*Runner's Manual will be provided upon registration
b. Race Day - April 5, 2025 (Saturday)
12:00 AM - Gunstart
12:00 PM - Intermediate cot at KM 40
5:00 PM - Awarding ceremony and socials
9:00 PM - Cut-off time
c. Post-race activity - April 6, 2025 (Sunday)
9:00 AM - Departure of shuttle service from Sitio Wawa to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
VII. HOW TO GET TO THE EVENT VENUE
a. Public transportation - available 24 hours except for MRT 3
1. From airport, book a taxi or grab going to Cubao. You can also take MRT 3 instead.
2. Ride a UV Express beside McDonald's-Cubao going to Eastwood Luvers, Montalban. (last drop off point with Php 50.00 fare)
3. Then hire a tricycle going to Sitio Wawa. (Php 80.00 good for 4)
b. Private vehicle - Just pin this in the google map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UXfppsvGZq9VrKYY9?g_st=ac
c. Provision of roundtrip shuttle services from airport to race venue with fee for international and Visayas/Mindanao-based runners. Sign up here: https://formurl.com/to/SierraMadre75-ShuttleServiceForm
*Maximum travel time is 3 hours depending on traffic situation. Other options may depend on your place of origin.
VIII. LIST OF ACCOMMODATIONS
[insert link]
IX. MARSHALS AND VOLUNTEERS
Be part of our team by signing up here: [insert link]
X. FUNDING SOURCE
a. Sponsorship and partners - email us at [email protected] or reach out to any core member of the team.
b. Maharlika Virtual Run - limited slots only. Check the details here: [insert link]
XI. GENERAL 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 40 and finish line. Incomplete mandatories may lead to disqualification.
- Outside support is allowed only at the last Aid Station (Sinfuego Campsite)
- 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.
- Be reminded that all runners are given a total of 21 hours to complete the entire route. Every runner needs to reach KM 40 on or before 12 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 40 within 12 hours, or finish line within 21 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. 500.00 (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!
Visit us at maharlikatrailseries.com for more details.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pamitinan Protected Landscape, Rodriguez, Philippines
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