THE PUNISHER ULTRAMARATHON
This is the 8th edition of The Punisher Ultra fun run (started December of 2014), supposedly 10 year anniversary but Pandemic hits the world for 2 years. Race scheduled on August 12-13, 2023 at Punta Elai Resort, Barangay Tagbaobo, Kaputian District, Island Garden City of Samal, Mindanao Philippines. With only 4 distances prepared -6km, 15km, 50km, and 80km category. Thank you! ;)
CATEGORY & SLOTS
*6km - 100 runners only
*15km - 100 runners only
*50km - 50 runners only
*80km - 50 runners only
GUNSTART & CUTOFF
*6km - 5:30am (Sunday) - 4 hours cut-off (or 9:30am)
*15km - 4:30am (Sunday) - 8 hours cut-off (or 12:30pm)
*50km - 1am (Sunday) - 16 hours cut-off (or 5pm)
*80km - 4am (Saturday) - 28 hours cut-off (or 8am Sunday)
REGISTRATION FEE
*For Local Registration (PHP)
-6km - P1,000
-15km - P1,500
-50km - P3,000
-80km - P4,500
*For International Athletes (USD)
-6km - $20
-30km - $30
-50km - $60
-80km - $100
SEND PAYMENT TO:
*DEPOSIT PAYMENT
BPI Savings Account - 2149 1983 53
Account Name: Romualdo B. Calbes
*M. LHUILLIER / PALAWAN EXPRESS
Romualdo B. Calbes
Ma-a, Davao City, Philippines 8000
*GCASH TRANSFER
Romuald Calbes, 0925-5566692
*INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT via PAYPAL
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/verticaltosky
TO SIGN-UP & REGISTRATION
1. Email your “Screenshot” of Gcash or deposit/payment slip to verticaltosky@gmail.com
2. We will send you a confirmation email along with your waiver and Reference Number that you need for the registration form.
3. Fill out the form completely through the link below and submit.
Registration Form
4. You will then receive an email from V2S for the status of your registration within 24 hours.
REGISTRATION PERIOD
*Starts - May 17, 2023
*Ends - July 14, 2023
INCLUSION
*High Quality Finisher’ Medal (all categories)
*Finisher Shirts (all categories)
*Event Tees (15km, 50km, and 80km only)
*High Quality Race Bib
*Trophies - Top 3 Finishers (male & female all 3 categories)
*Event Fees & Tourist Spot Fee
*Food/Snacks all categories
*Refreshments (all aid stations)
*Logistics (hauling, food, fluids, etc.)
*Trail Fees (enhancement, markings, etc.)
*FREE TRANSPORTATION from Babak Ferry Boat to venue (vice-versa)
*10% Discount in all rooms at Punta Elai Resort to all registered participants
*10% Discount to all participants who will pitch-up tents and hammock at the venue
*FREE ENTRANCE to all participants who booked their accommodation at the venue (only P100 entrance those who did not)
*International Trail Running Association (ITRA) in Europe Performance Points - all categories
*Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) in France Qualifying Points - all categories
*FREE SLOTS for the Male & Female Champions all categories for the next V2S race
*And other necessary expenses
*No Cash Prizes!!!
AID STATIONS
*6KM (1 AS)
AS1 around 4km+ from gunstart
*15KM (2 AS)
AS1 around 6km+ from gunstart
AS2 around 5km+ from AS1
*50KM (6 AS)
AS1 around 6km+ from gunstart
AS2 around 9km from AS1
AS3 around 8km from AS2
AS4 around 10km from AS3
AS5 around 7km from AS4
AS6 around 7km from AS5
*80KM (10 AS)
AS1 around 6km+ from gunstart
AS2 around 9km from AS1
AS3 around 8km from AS2
AS4 around 9km from AS3
AS5 around 10km from AS4
AS6 around 5km from AS5
AS7 around 10km from AS6
AS8 around 10km from AS7
AS9 around 7km from AS8
AS10 around 7km from AS9
MANDATORY CHECKLIST
15KM, 50KM and 80KM Category
Hydration Pack - at least 1.5 liters
Headlamp - with extra battery
Whistle - remember the drill
Wind Breaker - water proof
Trail Food - with ziplock and last from AS to AS
Cellphone - with load and fully charge battery
MedKit - for LBM, stomachache, headache, etc.
Extra Money - use to buy at the local store along the trail and habal-habal ride in case of emergency
6KM CATEGORY
Hydration Pack/Water Bottle - at least 500ml
Whistle - remember the drill
Trail Food - with ziplock and last from AS to AS
Cellphone - with load and fully charge battery
Extra Money - use to buy at the local store along the trail and habal-habal ride in case of emergency
Note: Test your gears before coming to the race.
COURSE & TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
*6KM - is a loop course, with 1.5km pavement from gunstart and 1km+ climb at Labuto Peak then single track down to the Aid Station, then dirtroad and 1km plus pavement going to the finish line. This category was designed for all ages, doable for kids and seniors, with 4 hours to finish.
*15KM - is also a loop, much bigger with only 3km pavement (1.5km start and 1.5km finish line), and 4 hilly mountains to climb, 3 small river crossing, and lots of spring. First climb at Labuto Peak, then second climb at Doi’s Peak, then third climb after the 1st aid station at Kanaan dirt trail, then jungle path going down to the 2nd aid station, then back to Labuto Peak heading down to the road and finish line. Very doable for the beginners with 2 Aid Stations and 8 hours to finish.
*50KM - is also a loop, 2 big loops actually with only 10km roads and the rest is single track mixed dirtroad. 2 Waterfalls along the course, 6 hilly climbs, 6 aid stations and and 16 hours to finish. Very doable for those who will try to ultramarathon trail.
*80KM - we only add 30km (15km out and back) for the 50km course going to Anggas Peak, to complete the 50miler distance or 80km course. 10 aid station for this category and 28 hours cut-off. ;)
RULES & REGULATION
*No refund of registration fee.
*No transfer of slot or selling of slot without knowledge of organizer or Race Director.
*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, 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 50km and 80km entrant who did not qualify (no 21km experience for 50km distance and 42km trail finisher proof for 80km distance or did not inform the Race Director) and yet made the payment, sorry mate no exception.
*The race will proceed rain or shine.
*On check-in, no entry form (with signature), no current medical certificate (50km & 80km), no racebib, and other necessary docs, no run. Mandatory Gear check-in will be on your Race Briefing on August 11, 2023 (Friday), from 3:00 - 6:00 PM @ Punta Elai Resort, Samal Island, our venue.
*No hydration pack for 50km and 80km, no run.
*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. Otherwise, you need to host at least 1 aid station.
*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 bag for 6km, 15km and 50km runners, only baggage counter near starting line.
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 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.
*6km, 15km, 50km and 80km runners should check-in their respective bib number 1-2 hours before gun start.
*1st checkpoint @ Labuto Peak for 6km distance, 2nd checkpoint at Kanaan ridge for 15km distance, 3rd checkpoint at Pigasaan aid station for 50km & 80km distance, Fernandez Peak, Mt. Puting Bato peak and Anggas Peak for 80km distance.
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.
*Only the 50 miler or 80km runners are entitled to have drop-off baggage.
*It must be collected at the Race Briefing, August 11, 2023 (Friday) around 3-6 PM only.
*It must be marked with your bib name and number.
*It must be put in a white plastic bag to the maximum weight of 2 kilos only.
*It must be light weight, not valuable and disposable if possible.
*Food in your drop bag must be new and not decomposable in a day.
*Lost or damage of drop bag is not accountable to any Race Official. Make sure to repack it sturdy as oak tree.
*Remaining item of your drop bag must be collectable from 6:00 - 8:00am (August 12, 2023) Sunday.
*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 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.
