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Rizal Mountain Run 2018

Rizal

Rizal Mountain Run (RMR) lets you start the new year in the trails with 15K, 30K and 50K running tour around the rolling trails of Rizal on January 28, 2018 at Base Kamp, Pintong Bukawe, San Mateo Rizal.

RMR

Rizal has a really extensive trail ecosystem that has made it attractive for passionate and experienced runners as a training ground and a favorite race venue.  It has run-able trails complete with a challenging climbs, suicide drops and a lot of scenic views.  This is the trail masters playground and it’s gonna be your race course on January 28, 2018 as Rizal Mountain Run returns for its 2018 edition.  RMR has a newbie friendly distance of 15K, a mileage build-up distance of 30K and the main event at 50K.

The race would be a challenge with the climbs though most of the trails are run-able.  They have the descents that would thrill the inner daredevil in you.  The rivers and the views would refresh you. Register now via Raceyaya.com

Race Details

 

Date and Venue:

  • Date: January 28, 2018
  • 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

50 Kilometers

Fees

  • Early Bird Rate – August 1 to August 31, 2017 –  Php2500
  • Regular Rate – September 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 – Php3000
  • Late Registration – January 1, 2018 to January 15, 2018– Php3500

Route Description

This is the full loop from Sapinit Road near Pintong Bukawe-Casile Road junction. San Mateo, Rizal. Do not underestimate this route: gravel or dirt roads, fire trails, river crossings and single tracks. You’ll be going over Mt. Purro to reach Sitio Calawis and Sitio Apia, Antipolo, Rizal. Runners then have to cross two rivers to reach the remote village of Sitio Malasya, Barangay Puray, Montalban, Rizal. They will then run the trails to Sitio Wawa, Barangay Puray, Montalban, Rizal. Runners will then go up to Mt. Parawagan, running on trails following the contours of the Marikina River to reach Barangay Casile, finally going back to Sapinit Road in Brgy. Pintong Bukawe. These are trails used primarily by locals to travel from one barangay to their farmlands and neighboring areas.

Assembly and Cut-off

  • 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: 50k (At least 21k Trail Run)—All qualifying races must be verifiable on or via web source and had been done within the 2017 Season (1 January 2017 to 27 January 2018) 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 26 January 2018

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

30 Kilometers

Fees

  • Early Bird Rate – August 1 to August 31, 2017 – Php1600
  • Regular Rate – September 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 – Php2000
  • Late Registration – January 1, 2018 to January 15, 2018 – Php2500

Route Description

These trails change depending on the weather. When it is hot, expect loose soil, scree, and low-volume rivers. When it is rainy, expect slippery trails, mud, big-volume rivers, and more mud.

There is a good mix of wide fire roads, single tracks, foot paths, and ruts. Expect the trails to go either up or down, flats are not too common, but still they are runnable. Lots of flora and fauna are to be seen along the trails. Be sure to look out for that resident hawk!

No shortage of views here. Rizal may not be as grand as the places up North, but San Mateo, Rodriguez, and Antipolo provide some pretty good visuals. Considering that this is just an hour’s drive from the metro, what more can one ask for? Lastly, have you heard of “Palikpik Buwaya” and “Devil’s Down”? If not, I’m sure you won’t forget these. Not to mention “PG”, Parawagan, and Casile.

Assembly and Cut-off

  • 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 26 January 2018

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

15 Kilometers

Fees

  • Regular Rate – September 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017 – 1000
  • Late Registration – January 1, 2018 to January 15, 2018 – 1500

Route Description

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 and Cut-off

  • 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 26 January 2018

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  or www.rizalmountainrun.com
  • ONSITE Registration at Salomon SM North, SM Aura, SM Megamall, Glorietta

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Post Author: Franc Ramon

Franc Ramon is a Marathoner, Mountaineer and a Duathlete. He has adopted the fitness lifestyle since mid-2010 and loves sharing them in his personal blog http://francramon.com . While he's not on the trails, the road or on an adventure, he spends his time in the finance field.

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