Am-among Trail Run 2017 is your race, vacation and heritage tour destination all rolled into one.  Get to tour the scenic Bontoc Trails appreciating both its raw beauty and its rich heritage.  Am-among Trail Run is happening on September 17, 2017 with 35 Km, 21 Km and 12 Km distances to choose from and will be the culminating event of the 109th Bontoc Foundation Day and 13th Am-among festival.

Am-among Trail Run 2017

The Municipality of Bontoc shall be celebrating its 109th Foundation day and the 13th Am-among festival in September.  As part of the culmination of the festivities, the Local Government of Bontoc and in partnership with Tawid MultiSports Team will be holding Am-among Trail Run on September 17, 2017 in Bontoc.  The goal of this activity is to raise awareness on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle as well as to promote eco-sports tourism in the locality of Bontoc considering that our town has much natural and man-made wonders to offer to tourists, local and foreign. Finally, the event shall be advocating responsible stewardship in protecting our natural resources particularly our mountains.

Am-among Trail Run 2017 gives you a tour by foot of the scenic Bontoc trails as well as other heritage attractions in Bontoc.  There will be 12 kilometer distances for a short but sweet tour of the scenic trails and 21K and 35 Kilometer distance for endurance athletes. Run, explore and get some insights on historical and heritage sites in the area as you conquer your respective distance in the race.

Register now and get ready for a scenic and educational race adventure!

Race Details

Date and Venue:

• Date: September 17, 2017
• Venue: Open Gym, Eyeb Ground, Bontoc Mountain Province

Fees

• 35km – Duration: 5am-3pm ; Cut-off (10hours) – Fee P 1000
  
• 21km – Duration: 6am-1pm;  Cut-0ff (07hours) – Fee P700
  
• 12km – Duration: 6:30am-10:30am; Cut-off (04hours) – Fee P500
  

Registration

• In Store:
  • Bontoc TOURISM OFFICE located at room #316 3rd floor Public Market
  • Lagalag Store Baguio located at Casa Valejo upper session road Baguio City
• Bank Deposit:
  • PNB
  • Account #: 189003500013
  • Account Name: Johanna F. Padaen
  • Scan receipt and email to amamongtrailrun.2017@gmail.com with the following Format:
    NAME:
    DATE OF BIRTH:
    DISTANCE:
    ADDRESS:
    PERSON TO CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

Race Guidelines

• Each runner must be SELF-CONTAINED AND SELF-RELIANT, complete with hydration pack or fuel belt, sufficient trail food for your chosen distance
• Race bib must be worn/pinned at the front of each runner at all times.
• Water stations will be available at multiple aid stations within the start to finish route.
• This is a GREEN community event that advocates eco-sports tourism. We will not serve plastic cups at every water station
• The trail will be clearly marked and race marshals will be stationed along the course.
• Use of trekking poles will be very helpful.
• There will be cutoff time for all Distance. This is for the safety of everyone.
• It will be a RAIN or RAIN event except for super typhoons.
• The race route will be passing through villages, so please Respect the locals and their culture
• Respect our wild spaces, practice Leave no trace, No LITTERING and Bushwhacking, Remember all parts of the mountains are sacred to the tribal community specially the water sources
• Race category and race entry are strictly non transferable
• Once registration has been duly processed, there will be no refund for participants who for whatever reason do not eventually take part in the Am-among Trail Run.
• All participants are required to submit Medical Certificates to guaranty they are fit to engage in this activity
• Participants for the 35k and 21k must be 18y/o and above by August 2017. 12km is open to 13y/o and above with a waiver/Release declaration duly signed by legal guardian

Equipment

• Mandatory: (35Km/21km/12km)
  • Hydration pack, fuel belt or handheld water bottle with at least 1000ml Volume and 300ml for 12k
  • trail food and first aid kit
  • Head Lamp (35km)
  • Whistle
  • Functioning Mobile phone fully charged and loaded
• Recommended
  • Rain jacket/Wind Breaker for a rainy day

Getting There

• Option 1:
  • Manila to Baguio
    • Victory Liner (Cubao and Pasay)
    • Genesis Lines (Pasay and Avenida) Travel time is 5 to 7 hours for regular aircon buses and 4.5 to 6 hours for deluxe buses. Fare is Php455 for regular aircon buses and Php715 for deluxe buses.
    • Dagupan Bus Lines (Pasay)
  • Baguio to Bontoc:
    • GL Trans Terminal: Dangwa Terminal, behind Baguio Center Mall, Schedule: 8am, 10am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm last trip
    • Rising Sun Bus: Terminal: Slaughter Compound along Magsaysay Ave., Bus schedule: 5:30am to 4pm every hour. Fare is Php212. Travel time is 5-6 hours by Bus.

• Option 2:
  • Manila to Bontoc via Banaue.
    • CODA LINES: Terminal at Cubao Quezon City, Please refer schedules at (https://www.facebook.com/codalinescorporation/?fref=ts)
    • Ohayami Trans: Terminal at Lacson Avenue, corner Fajardo Street, Sampaloc (http://ohayamitrans.com/) leaves for Banaue at 10pm daily. With a 9-10 travel time.
      In Banaue, jeepneys and vans leave for Bontoc from 8am to 2pm. with 1:30-2 hours travel time.

Race Updates:

• Event Page: Am-among Trail Run 2017