ARAKAN MOUNTAIN RUN

The first edition of Arakan Mountain Run on 29 th March 2025 (Saturday) with only 3 categories prepared -14km, 25km and 42km 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 – 70 Runners
*25km – 60 Runners
*42km – 50 Runners

Registration Period

*Starts – December 2, 2024
*Ends – February 24, 2025

REGISTRATION FEE

*For Local Registration (PHP)
14km category - P1,500
25km category - P2,000
42km category – P2,500

*For International Athletes (USD)
14km category - $35
25km category - $45
42km category - $55

NOTE: Arakan participants or residence will have 50% discount of Registration Fees all categories. Please provide proof –valid ID, etc. ;)

REGISTRATION PROCESS

DEPOSIT PAYMENT
BPI Savings 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

*Credit Card Payment via 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.)

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

INCLUSIONS

*High Quality Finisher Sweat 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 (candidate race)
*FREE SLOTS for the Male & Female Champions, for the next V2S Mountain Race in Mindanao, Philippines
*No cash prizes!!

MANDATORY CHECKLIST

*Hydration Pack / Water Bottle - at least 500ml
*Cellphone - with load and fully charge battery
*Trail Food - with ziplock and can last from Aid Station to the next Aid Station

GUNSTART & CUT-OFF TIME (March 29, 2025 – Saturday)

14km – 5:30am – 3:30 hours cut-off
25km – 4:30am – 7:30 hours cut-off
42km – 4:00am – 11:00 hours cut-off

COURSE DESCRIPTION

14KM DISTANCE – Start/Finish at Katipunan Central Elementary –out and back route – turning point at Epol Waterfalls – then back to finish line

25KM DISTANCE – Start/Finish at Katipunan Central Elementary –to Epol Waterfalls – to Matigol Waterfalls – finish line

42KM DISTANCE – Start/Finish at Katipunan Central Elementary –to Epol Waterfalls – to Matigol Waterfalls – to Lebbas Waterfalls – then Vowvulon Cold Spring – then finishline

To follow more details! ;)

ACCOMMODATION

*EL CAMPO: Nature & Me – Barangay Gambudes Arakan – Contact: +639088806895 Email: elcampo.ph@gmail.com same facebook page name
*BUA HILLSIDE CABINS – Barangay Gambudes Arakan – Contact: +639761442888, same facebook page name
*TREE HOUSE COFFEE + ROOMS - Barangay Gambudes Arakan – Email: treehousecoffeeandrooms@gmail.com 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: mountainpeak.jaca@gmail.com Owner: Ms. Hazel Jaca, same facebook page name
*ALICE LOG HOUSE - Barangay Gambudes Arakan – Contacts: +639959941125/+639998264958 Email: aliceloghouse@gmail.com Owner: Ms. Princess Logman, same facebook page name
*Ecomixed Resort BUDA - Barangay Napalico Arakan – Contact: +639363336697 Email: ecomixedresort02@gmail.com Owner: Hannah Julaica Orbe, same facebook page name
*La Orden Mountain View Resort - Barangay Napalico Arakan – Contacts: +639672011036/ +639150524290 Email: laordenmvr2018@gmail.com Owner: Mr. Israelito La Orden, same facebook page name
*The Gwyn’s Uphill Resort - Barangay Napalico Arakan – Contact: +639166415386 Email: thegwynsuphillr21@gmail.com Owner: Orscus Bascon, same facebook page name
*BUDA VISTA GARDEN RESORT - Barangay Napalico Arakan – Contacts: +639236821288/ +639686285677 Owner: Elly Banares, same facebook page name