Mt. Hamiguitan Trail Race

MT. HAMIGUITAN TRAIL RACE

This is the 6th edition of Mt. Hamiguitan Trail Race on June 10-11, 2023 at San Isidro, Davao Oriental, in Mindanao Philippines.

This year, it's not only part of the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) in Europe and Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) index race in France, but also part of International Race Calendar of Asia Trail Master (ATM) series, where the finest mountain runners in Asia gather together to earn points, to be part of the Championship finale by the end of the year and become Asia Trail Grandmaster!

We have only three (3) distances this year -15km, 50km and 100km ultra fun run. The race schedule on June 10-11, 2023 is also the opening of the long week celebration of Araw ng San Isidro or Founding Anniversary of Municipality of San Isidro, Davao Oriental.

Distances & Gunstart

*15km - 100 slots
*50km - 100 slots only
*100km - 100 slots only

ENTRY FEE

*15km - P1,800 PHP for Local / $40 USD for International
*50km - P3,000 PHP for Local / $65 USD for International
*100km - P5,000 PHP for Local / $105 USD for International

GUNSTART & CUT-OFF

*100km - June 10, 2023 - 2am Saturday - 32 hours to finish (10am Sunday)
*50km - June 10, 2023 - 9pm Saturday - 15 hours to finish (12nn Sunday)
*15km - June 11, 2023 - 4am Sunday - 7 hours to finish (11am Sunday)

Inclusions

*Logistics (hauling, food, fluids, etc)
*Refreshments (all aid stations)
*High Quality Event Tees/Singlet (Asian Sizing) - all categories
*High Quality Finisher Shirt (Asian Sizing) - all categories
*High Quality Finisher's Medal - all categories
*Trophies - Top 3 Winners (male & female) - all categories
*International Trail Running Association (ITRA) points for 50km & 100km distance
*Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) index points for 50km & 100km distance
*FREE SLOTS for the Male & Female Champions (all categories) for the next V2S Mountain Race

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

DEPOSIT PAYMENT
BPI Saving Account - 2149 1983 53
Account Name - Romualdo B. Calbes
*PALAWAN EXPRESS PADALA
*M. LHUILLIER EXPRESS
Romualdo B. Calbes
Ma-a Davao City, 8000
0925-5566692
*GCASH TRANSFER
09255566692
*INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT via PAYPAL
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/verticaltosky

Take Note Philippine Peso using Paypal registration please add 5% of the amount, for the transaction fee, conversion fee, and withdrawal fee. Thank you!

REGISTRATION PERIOD

*Starts – February 13, 2023
*Ends – June 19, 2023

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Email your deposit/payment slip to verticaltosky@gmail.com
We will send you a confirmation email along with your waiver and reference number that you need for the registration form.
Fill out the form completely through the link below and submit.

Registration Form

You will then receive an email from V2S for the status of your registration within 24 hours.

AID STATIONS

*5km - 1st & 11th
*15km -2nd & 10th
*25km - 3rd & 9th
*35km - 4th & 8th
*43km - 5th & 7th
*53km - 6th

*15km - 2 aid station
*50km - 5 aid station
*100km - 11 aid station

Note: Every Aid Station has its own medics or first aider; do not hesitate to ask for assistance. The organizer don't offer any food or trail food with wrappers like chocolates, better bring your own and put it on a ziplock or plastic bag. Thank you.

Requirements

*100km Category - at least a 50km Finisher, road or trail.

*50km Category - at least a Half Marathon finisher or 21km distance, road or trail.

*15km Category - at least you run and finish the course within cut-off time.

Mandatory Checklist

All category (15km, 50km, 100km)
* Hydration Pack - 1-3 liters
* Headlamp - with extra battery
* Whistle - remember the drill
* Wind Breaker/Jacket - water proof
* Trail Food - with zip lock and last from AS to AS
* Cellphone - with load and fully charge battery
* Extra Money for emergency & local snacks
* MedKit - for LBM, stomachache, headache, etc.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

* 100% technicalities for the 100km distance only, half way is the old route for the 50km course 5 years ago
* Out & back route all categories
* 80% trails and 20% road for the 100km distance, that would be 20km road maximum
* For the 15km and 50km distance- mixed road, dirtroad and single track
* River crossing is one of the lovely view especially for the 100km category
* Forest and open trail all categories
* Cliff and ridges running/trekking for the 50km and 100km distance
* Lots of Drinkable Springs & Natural Swimming Pool, haha!
* Starting Point: 30m Above Sea Level (ASL) only, from the Municipal Hall
*Highest Point: 800m ASL - Mt. Hamiguitan Trail Race Peak @ Siete Altares 1km+ below Mt. Hamiguitan summit
* Temperature: Windy and cold at the forest and ridges
TECHNICAL ROUTE -to follow complete details for all categories. Those who already joined previous edition, the half way (50km distance) still the same. We have new route from the starting point at the Municipality of San Isidro.

RULES & REGULATION

1. "RULES ON PAYMENT”
* No refund of registration fee.
* No transfer of slot or selling of slot without knowledge of organizer.
* No upgrade or downgrade of category on the race day or registration cut-off.
* No alibi shall be entertained -lost of deposit slip, etc.
* Sending fake deposit slip and lacking the amount paid is subject for absolute disqualification (DQ) and banning in the entire running community.
* Upon payment, do not give task to the organizer or race official to book your flight, hotels, etc. This act is subject for absolute disqualification (DQ).
* Upon payment, make sure to submit all necessary requirements. Failure to comply one is not consider as registered runner.
* Upon payment, do not text or call constantly the organizer and race official for your registration. You need to scan email the deposit slip, other requirements, etc. and wait for the confirmation response within 24 hours.
*Upon payment, there is no refund for 100km & 50km entrant who did not qualify (no 50km & 21km trail/road finisher proof or did not inform the Race Director) and yet made the payment, sorry mate no exception.

2. "RULES ON RACEDAY"
* The race will proceed rain or shine.
* On check-in, no entry form (with signature), no current medical certificate, no racebib, and other necessary docs, no run. Mandatory Gear check-in will be on your Race Kit Claiming on 9th June, 2023 (Friday) around 3-6pm at Municipal Hall, our venue.
* No mandatory equipment, no run.
* No ziplock for their trailfood, no run. Let us avoid a single drop of wrapper or garbage in the wild and on the race route.
* No pacer allowed; you are your own! Except if you have previous history of illness, inform the Race Director prior to race proper!
* No support crew shall be allowed within the race route. Let us all be glad and thankful to our race officials and locals who prepared the nutrients, fluids and essentials at the Aid Stations (AS). Your team, friends, family and relatives are all welcome to celebrate with you at the finish line.
* No trail cutting or shortcuts, runners should run on designated markers only. This will prevent maximum impact, caught violating is absolutely disqualified and out of the course.
* No race bib, no run. Your bib must be worn and visible all the time.
* No drop-off baggage for 15km & 50km runners, only 100km runners have drop-bag at the Turning Point. *Baggage counter available near the starting line, look for the incharge.

Note:You can use trekking pole but I advise 2. This will avoid side/joint pain and trail imbalance. If you decide not to continue, you should inform the visible crew and walk to the nearest AID Station or DNF Point (see DNF point at Race Details) for your own safety and transport. If you have complain or protest against cheating, violation of rules and misconduct (ex. contacts, shouting on trails, tampering of markers, disrespect to the locals and personnel, etc.) you should put it into writings within 1 hour you cross the finish line and pay the LOYALTY Fee of P700.

3. "RULES ON CHECKPOINTS"
* All runners should check-in their respective bib number 1-2 hours before gun start.
* 1st Checkpoint half way for all categories and distances, and make sure it's recorded before leaving.
* 2nd Checkpoint @ the Finish Line. All runners should present their bib numbers to the Race Official right after crossing the finish line.

Note:No bib or lost of bib number are not allowed to run the entire race course! Only the time of cut-offs are made to be final -for Race Result and for your personal/course record, nothing more nothing less.

4. "POWER OF RACE DIRECTOR, RACE OFFICIAL & PERSONNEL”
* The Race Director can stop the race at any moment for the safety of runners and participants.
* The Race Director can change, postpone or cancel the race schedule due to typhoon, fire, force majeure, etc. for the safety of runners and other participants.
* The Race Director, Race Officials and Personnel can change the designated post, checkpoints, turning points, etc. due to bad weather for the safety of runners and other participants.
* The Race Director can change the venue (start & finish), race course, aid station location, assigned crew and marshals for the benefit and safety of runners and other participants.
* The Race Director can impose disqualification to those runners who started late and run the course without prior consent.
* The Race Director, Race Officials and Personnel can impose disqualification to any runners who caught cheating, riding a “habal-habal”, bike, off-road jeep, personal vehicle or any means of transportation. (ex. horse, cow, carabao, etc.)
* The Race Director, Race Officials and Personnel can impose disqualification who are caught tampering the trail markings (changing and taking off), disrespect to race officials and fellow runners, shouting on trails, and other misconduct.

More details to follow! Cheers! ;)