Cordillera Mountain Ultra (CMU) is one of the more scenic trail ultras in the country. Runners get to be visually enticed by Cordillera Mountain Range in full view. The 24K category will showcase a high perspective of Agno River. CMU is among the first to offer the lung-busting Vertical Race and the family friendly kids […]
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Race Report: Pilipinas Akyathlon 2017
JC Igos got the impulse in joining the Pilipinas Akyathlon upon seeing the event in Facebook. It’s a whole new level for him as it’s a skyrunning event and it’s located in one of the tallest peaks in the country, which is Mount Ugo. Operation Akyathlon Mount Ugo is among the highest peaks in the […]
Cordillera Mountain Ultra 2017
Cordillera Mountain Ultra is a showcase of the beautiful Cordillera Mountain Range. It offers a 50 kilometer distance that takes you to the peak of Mount Ugo, a scenic yet challenging 22 kilometer run, a first of its kind Vertical Kilometer and a family-friendly kiddie trail run. Race day is on March 4-5, 2017 at […]
Cordillera Race-cation Destinations
Cordillera is surrounded by so many mountains and trails. The scenery would just leave you breathless. When you’re getting the traveler’s itch, Cordillera might just be the right destination for you. There are several races scheduled from now until the end of the year. It’s time to get your calendar and start planning your next […]
Cordillera Mountain Run 2016
Date: June 6, 2016 Venue: Dalupirip, Itogon, Benguet Distance: 21K Organizer: Cordillera Conservation Trust Cordillera Mountain Run showcases the beauty of the Cordillera Mountain Range and the Agno River. It had an endless climb but the view at the top of Tenidi Hill is just a scenic masterpiece. #CordilleraMountainRun #KeepItWild Cordillera Mountain Run Since I […]
Sta Fe Trail Run
Date of Race: January 17, 2016 Location: Ampucao, Benguet Distance: 10K Organized by: Frontrunner Sta Fe Trail Run brings the runner to one of the most beautiful sites in Ampucao, Itogon. It had 10K runners doing an out and back to the Philex Ridge. It had the 21K runners climbing a steep Sta Fe trail […]
Dalupirip Trails (Itogon, Benguet)
The Dalupirip Trails is a rolling course with a mix of paved roads, river trails and rough roads. It turns into a vertical kilometer heading to Bantik. The beauty of the route is it goes you a view of the Cordillera mountain range and the Agno River. #TaleOfTheTrail Dalupirip is around an hour away from […]
Ambuklao Dam (Ambuklao, Bokod, Benguet)
If you’ve seen Ambuklao Dam, you’ll say it’s such a beautiful picture. Then again, there are so many vantage points to appreciate Ambuklao. It can be from the view deck, from the road or from the trails. The trail is a bit raw and some stretches are a bit scary but once you reach the […]
Mount Kalugong and Yangbo (La Trinidad, Benguet)
Mount Kalugong and Mount Yangbo is a two in one climb with two distinct identities. Mount Kalugong has several rock formations while Mount Yangbo has wide open green open field on top. Both gives you a splendid view of La Trinidad Valley. #TaleOfTheTrail Mount Kalugong and Mount Yangbo (Jumbo) are two mountain trails in La […]
Ampucao – Sta Fe Trail (Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet)
Ampuca0 / Philex Ridge and Mount Ulap gives you a little bit of everything. You go on a steep climb in a pine covered forest. You get to enjoy along ridge with a panoramic view of the mountains. You get to be at 1,858 MASL and you get to descend over technical trails along the […]