THE PUNISHER ULTRAMARATHON

CATEGORY & SLOTS

*15km – 75 runners only
*25km – 50 runners only
*50km - 75 runners only
*80km – 100 runners only

GUNSTART & CUT-OFF

*80km – 4am on Saturday (August 16, 2025) – 25 hours cut-off, until 5am on Sunday
*50km – 1pm on Saturday (August 16, 2025) – 16 hours cut-off, until 5am on Sunday
*25km – 4am on Sunday (August 17, 2025) – 8 hours cut-off, until 12nn same day
*15km – 5:30am on Sunday (August 17, 2025) – 5 hours & 30 mins cut-off, until 11am same day

NOTE: We don’t have intermediate cut-off all categories, only cut-off at the finish line.

REGISTRATION FEES

*For Local Registration (php)
-15km – P1,500
-25km – P2,000
-50km – P3,000
-80km – P4,500

*For International Athletes (usd)
-15km – $30
-25km – $40
-50km – $60
-80km – $90

SEND PAYMENT TO:

*DEPOSIT Payment
BPI Savings Account: 2149 1983 53
Account Name: Romualdo B. Calbes
*M.Lhuillier / Palawan Express Padala
Romualdo B. Calbes
Ma-a Davao City, Philippines 8000
*GCASH Transfer
Romualdo Calbes, 09255566692
*INTERNATIONAL Payment via Paypal
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/verticaltosky
*CREDIT CARD Payment via Paypal Account
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/verticaltosky

NOTE: Please pay USD amount only using Credit Card and Paypal Link, this includes Conversion, Transaction, Withdrawal Fees, etc.

TO SIGN-UP & REGISTRATION

*Email your “Screenshot” of Gcash or Deposit or any Proof of Payment at verticaltosky@gmail.com subject Punisher Regsitration 2025 plus category, ex. “Punisher Regsitration 2025 80km Category”.
*We will send you email along with your Reference Number to sign-up online to our website.
*Fill-out the form completely. This user friendly, for your details.
*Then you receive an email from V2S the success and status of your registration.

REGISTRATION PERIOD

*Starts – March 17, 2025
*Ends – July 16, 2025

INCLUSIONS

*Asia Trail Master Grandmaster Quest and Championship Points for the 80km distance
*International Trail Running Association (ITRA) in Europe – performance points all categories
*Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) in France – utmb index points all categories
*High Quality Race Bibs, all categories
*High Quality Medals, all categories
*High Quality Finisher Tees, all categories
*Trophies for the Top 3 Male & Female, all categories
*Refreshments all aid stations, all categories
*Food/ Snacks all categories
*Event Fees or Tourist Spot Fees
*Logistics (trail enhancement, hauling, marking, etc.)
*And other necessary expenses
*No Cash Prizes!!!

MANDATORY CHECKLIST (80km, 50km, 25km)

*Hydration Pack - at least 1.5 liters
*Headlamp - with extra battery
*Whistle - remember the drill
*Jacket - water proof/thermal
*Gloves - use in mountaineering/trailrunning
*Headwear - anything that covers your head, protects you from cold
*Trail Food - with ziplock and can last from AS to AS
*Cellphone - with load and fully charge battery
*MedKit - for LBM, stomach-ache, headache, emergency blanket, etc.
*Extra Money - for emergency transportation & snacks at the local store
*For 15km category – at least you have water bottle and cellphone for emergency call

REQUIREMENTS (80km & 50km)

*At least a 42km finisher for the 80km category and 21km finisher for 50km category, mountain races and not a whiner. Must be 18 years of age, if not, must provide parent consent and must have current Medical Certificate (2025 August issue).
*For 25km and 15km category, at least you run. Distances are designed for the beginners, kids and seniors. Thank you! 😉

COURSE DESCRIPTION

*50% Technicalities both categories, all categories
*Forest, open trail, dirt roads and single track
*Ridge running for some portion of 50km and 80km distance
*Normal Temperature is humid during day time, and hot at the open trail and roads. And windy and cold during night time

HIGHLIGHTS

*Lovely Endemic Birds along the course and at the venue
*All highest peaks can be summitted by 80km runners
*Single Track & Dirt Roads
*Jungle Trail
*Waterfalls along the course
*Nature Spring

HOW TO GET THERE

Participants from outside Mindanao, like Cebu, Manila, and Foreign Country, you can book your flight direct to Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City, Philippines. Davao airport is very close to Samal Island, then take a cab just outside the airport going to Sasa Ferry Wharf to cross Samal Island. Then when you arrived at Samal Island, ask for assistance to the resort where you have a room or accommodation booking, some have a van or vehicle service.

If you're lost and need direction, inform right away the Race Director. Romualdo Calbes, Mobile & Whatsapp/Viber: +63-9255566692.

RULES & REGULATIONS

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.
*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 80km & 50km entrant who did not qualify (no 42km & 21km mountain finisher proof) 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 Distribution & Briefing on Friday 15th August 2025 (Friday) from 1:00 - 5:00PM only at the venue. Late comers you can claim your kit at least 2 hours before gunstart, all categories.
*No hydration pack for 80km, 50km and 25k, no run.
*No mandatory equipment, no run.
*No ziplock for 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 immediately the organizer)
*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 50km and 25km 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 (DNF), you should inform the visible crew and walk to the nearest AID Station for your own safety and transport.
*Please pay your own transportation, we have local motorcycle at any point of the race or Aid Station mark
*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 PHP700.00.

3) RULES ON CHECKPOINTS
*80km, 50km, 25km and 15km runners should check-in their respective bib number 1-2 hours before gun start.
*We have Checkpoints all categories, please present your bib number and make sure it's recorded before leaving each check points.
*Last Checkpoint @ the Finish Line. All runners should present their bib number 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 or course record, nothing more nothing less.

4) DROP-OFF BAG
*Only the 80km runners are entitled to have drop-off baggage.
*It must be collected @ Race Briefing on August 15, 2025 (Friday) around 1:00 - 5:00PM at the venue.
*It must be marked with your bib name and number.
*It must be put in a white plastic bag or drawstring bag.
*It must be light weight, not valuable and disposable if possible.
*Maximum weight of Drop Bag is only 2.5kgs , excess weight will no longer entertain.
*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 collectible until 8:00AM only on Sunday August 17, 2025 at the venue baggage counter.

NOTE:
*Runners who are late to submit their dropbags are entitled a PHP 500.00 fee for transport.
*You can put your trekking pole, food, etc at your drop bag but make sure you have the complete Mandatory Equipment before checking.
*Pick-up point of your drop bag is half way along the course.

5) POWER OF RACE DIRECTOR, RACE OFFICIAL & PERSONNEL
*The Race Director/Technical Race Director can stop the race at any moment for the safety of runners and participants.
*The Race Director/Technical 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/Technical 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/Technical 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/Technical Race Director can impose disqualification to those runners who started late without prior consent.
*The Race Director/Technical 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/Technical 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.

PROGRAM AND AWARDING

*August 15, 2025 (Friday) - Arrival of participants - whole day
- Press Conference - 9am onwards
- Race briefing & kit distribution - 1pm to 5pm

*August 16, 2025 (Saturday) - Gunstart of 80km – 4am
- Gunstart of 50km - 1pm

*August 17, 2025 (Sunday) - Gunstart of 25km - 4am
- Gunstart of 10km - 5:30am
- Awarding Ceremony all categories - 9am onwards
- Fellowship or Socials on the afternoon, after awarding!