Rizal Mountain Run ushers in the 2017 Trail Running Season with an up and down adventure at San Mateo Trails. The race starts at Base Kamp, Pintong Bukawe, San Mateo Rizal on January 29, 2017 with 15K, 30K and 50K categories choose from.

Rizal Mountain Run

San Mateo, Rizal is one of the favorite playground of the trail masters and those who have been passionate with long distance trails. Why?  It’s a total up and down adventure with run-able trails, challenging climbs and a lot of scenic views.  The trail masters playground becomes your playground come January 29, 2017 at Rizal Mountain Run and you don’t have to be a trail expert to join in the fun.  They have a shorter 15 kilometer distance that can be a perfect jump off point for trail newbies and less experienced runners.  Rizal Mountain Run have a 30 kilometer distance for those on build up mode for their trail ultras.  There is also a 50 kilometer distance for the seasoned trail runners or those wanting to make their trail ultra marathon debut.

The Casile and New Casile trails is run-able. The climbs can be long and hard but it’s something you can push yourself through.  You get your share of the exciting river crossing and get thrilled as gravity shifts to your side on the long descents.  It’s a trail that will not only test your physical strength but it will test your mental fortitude as well.  Rizal Mountain Run is definitely a great way to start your 2017 season. Registration has started via Race Yaya.

Race Details

Date and Venue:

• Date: January 29, 2017
• Venue: Base Kamp, Pintong Bukawe, San Mateo Rizal
• Gun Start
  • 50K – 3:00 AM
  • 30K – 5:30 AM
  • 15K – 6:00 AM

Distance, Fees and Inclusions

• 50K – Early Bird P2,500 until November 15, 2016 only / Regular Rate P3,000 (150 slots)

This is the full loop from Basekamp in Pintong Bukawe, San Mateo, Rizal. There will be plenty of gravel and dirt roads, fire trails, river crossings and single tracks. The route will take you through the remote villages of Sitio Malasya, and Barangay Puray, Montalban, Rizal and up Mt. Parawagan.

• Assembly Time: 1:00AM
• Pre-race Briefing: 2:00AM
• Start Time: 3:00AM
• Intermediate Cut-off Time: AS4 – Sitio Wawa (KM 34) – 1:00PM local time (10 hours)
• Cut-off Time: 5:00PM
• Time Barrier: 14 hours
• Pre-qualification: At least 21k Trail Run—All qualifying races must be verifiable on or via web source and had been done within the 2016 Season (1 January 2015 to 28 January 2017) or prior to the closing date of the registration.
• All registered runners are required to submit a WAIVER WITH MEDICAL CERTIFICATE must be signed by a licensed physician attesting to their fitness and health to join Rizal Mountain Run on or before 28 January 2017.
• Inclusions: 
  • Official event shirt
  • One (1) raffle ticket
  • Other items from participating sponsors
  • All Finishers will receive medals
  • All Winners will receive trophies/medals and gift items from our sponsors
• Mandatory Gear:
  • Fully-charged and operational mobile phone
  • Headlamp or flashlights (torches) with at least 8 hours charge
  • Water carrier (bladder, hand-held bottles, etc.) with volume of at least 1,000mL
  • Reusable water cups
  • Whistle
  • Poncho or Rain Jacket

• 30K – Early Bird P1,500 up to November 15, 2016 only / Regular Rate P2,000 (150 slots)

Challenging route for intermediate to advanced runners. Expect gravel and dirt roads, fire trails, river crossings, and single tracks. Long descent to the valley below traversing Palikpik Buwaya and tough climb to the aptly named Devils Down.

• Assembly Time: 3:00AM
• Pre-race Briefing: 4:30AM
• Start Time: 5:30AM
• Cut-off Time: 1:30PM
• Time Barrier: 8 hours
• All registered runners are required to submit a WAIVER WITH MEDICAL CERTIFICATE must be signed by a licensed physician attesting to their fitness and health to join Rizal Mountain Run on or before 28 January 2017.
• Inclusions: 
  • Official event shirt
  • One (1) raffle ticket
  • Other items from participating sponsors
  • All Finishers will receive medals
  • All Winners will receive trophies/medals and gift items from our sponsors
• Mandatory Gear
  • Fully-charged and operational mobile phone
  • Water carrier (bladder, hand-held bottles, etc.) with volume of at least 1,000mL
  • Reusable water cups
  • Whistle

• 15K- Regular Rate P1,000 (Limited to 150 slots)

Excellent route for trail run beginners. Trail has a mix of gravel or dirt roads, fire trails, river crossings and single tracks. These are trails used primarily by locals to travel from one barangay to their farmlands and neighboring areas.

• Assembly Time: 4:00AM
• Pre-race Briefing: 5:30AM
• Start Time: 6:00AM
• Cut-off Time: 11:00AM
• Time Barrier: 5 hours
• All registered runners are required to submit a WAIVER WITH MEDICAL CERTIFICATE must be signed by a licensed physician attesting to their fitness and health to join Rizal Mountain Run on or before 28 January 2017.
• Inclusions: 
  • Official event shirt
  • One (1) raffle ticket
  • Other items from participating sponsors
  • All Finishers will receive medals
  • All Winners will receive trophies/medals and gift items from our sponsors
• Mandatory Gear
  • Fully-charged and operational mobile phone
  • Water carrier (bladder, hand-held bottles, etc.) with volume of at least 1,000mL
  • Reusable water cups
  • Whistle

Registration

• Online via Raceyaya

Race Updates

• Website: http://rizalmountainrun.com/