Philippine Mountain Trail 2025 (PMT)

Organized by Intrepid Spirit

Activity

  • Running, Trail Running

Race Category

  • 23 KM
  • 13 KM
  • 5 KM

Overview

Start your trail running journey here

The Philippine Mountain Trail (PMT) is a part of the inaugural Philippine Mountain Trail Festival (PMTF) 2025 and offers a range of race distances from 5km to 23km that cater to all levels of fitness and experience allowing runners the thrill of conquering mountain trails while immersing themselves in the breathtaking beauty of nature and where 23 km runners may even witness the ethereal sea of clouds, traverse enchanting hanging bridges, pass by picturesque rice paddies, and soak in the awe-inspiring vistas that unfold along the captivating route.

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Race Details

ITRA Points

Mountain Points

  • Distance
  • 22.6 KM
  • Max Elevation
  • 1875 MASL
  • Elev Gain
  • + 1554 M
  • Elev Loss
  • - 1554 M
  • Min Elevation
  • 1105 MASL
  • Max Slope
  • 41.2 %
  • Long Climb
  • 850 M
  • Long Descent
  • 760 M
  • Terrain
  • Trail
  • Topography
  • Out & Back
  • Profile
  • Hilly
  • Aid Stations
  • 2
  • Restrictions
  • N/A
  • Environment
  • Downhill
  • Forest
  • Grass
  • Nature
  • Rural
  • Scenic

ITRA Points

Mountain Points

  • Distance
  • 12.6 KM
  • Max Elevation
  • 1382 MASL
  • Elev Gain
  • + 679 M
  • Elev Loss
  • - 679 M
  • Min Elevation
  • 1049 MASL
  • Avg. Elevation
  • 1209 MASL
  • Max Slope
  • 41.5 %
  • Long Climb
  • 230 M
  • Long Descent
  • 340 M
  • Terrain
  • Trail
  • Topography
  • Out & Back
  • Profile
  • Hilly
  • Aid Stations
  • 2
  • Environment
  • Downhill
  • Forest
  • Grass
  • Scenic

ITRA Points

Mountain Points

  • Distance
  • 4.54 KM
  • Max Elevation
  • 1330 MASL
  • Elev Gain
  • + 250 M
  • Elev Loss
  • - 250 M
  • Min Elevation
  • 1104 MASL
  • Max Slope
  • 35.2 %
  • Long Climb
  • 230 M
  • Long Descent
  • 240 M
  • Terrain
  • Trail
  • Topography
  • Out & Back
  • Profile
  • Hilly
  • Aid Stations
  • 0
  • Environment
  • Grass
  • Nature
  • Rural
  • Scenic
  • Valley

Course Map & GPX

GPX Profile

Route Map

Elevation Profile

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GPX Profile

Route Map

Elevation Profile

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GPX Profile

Route Map

Elevation Profile

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Schedule

May

3

09:00

AM

May

3

12:00

PM

May

3

01:00

PM

Cut-off times

May

3

06:00

PM

May

3

04:00

PM

May

3

3:00

PM

Let the PMT13 category be your gateway to a world of wonder, where dreams take flight, and a captivating journey awaits. Though shorter in distance, the 13-kilometer category boasts a scenic and thrilling adventure that rivals its longer counterparts. Prepare to be enraptured by a path that weaves through a tapestry of untamed beauty, where every step carries you closer to the heart of nature’s embrace.

As you stand at the starting line, anticipation dances in the air, your heart brimming with determination. With resolute steps, you ascend the concrete road, guided by the whispers of the wind, before veering left onto the trailhead towards Indupit. Just 900 meters into your odyssey, a right-hand turn beckons, leading you off the beaten path onto a mountaineer’s trail, where a gradual ascent awaits. Yet, amidst this ascent, a serendipitous encounter awaits at a junction, 1.9 kilometres into your journey, nestled at an elevation of about 1,340 meters. Here, a left turn unveils a thrilling revelation, propelling you down a captivating single-track trail towards a mesmerizing river crossing, where the allure of adventure reaches its crescendo. At 1,213 meters above sea level, this ethereal crossing marks the sacred 3-kilometer point of your odyssey, where nature’s melody dances through the currents.

From this enchanting juncture, your spirit soars once more, ascending the concrete tire paths that lead you to the vibrant community of Barangay Telecabcab, nestled at the 6.5-kilometer mark. Amidst the warmth of the locals’ smiles, a scenic single-track trail awaits, inviting you to descend into a world of wonder. As you gracefully navigate the trails, the landscape unfolds before you, revealing a symphony of terraced vegetable gardens that stretch like a painter’s canvas. Meandering through these verdant terraces, you’ll be captivated by the harmonious connection between man and nature.

In this poetic dance with the mountain, the path leads you on a captivating loop, descending through the scenic single-track trail towards the river’s embrace. As the river whispers its secrets, you’ll traverse the farmer’s pathways, meandering through the local vegetable gardens, etching your footsteps upon the terraces. With each step, you’ll ascend the mountain once again, reconnecting with your original route at the 10.9-kilometre point, where the symphony of nature’s embrace welcomes you home.

The return journey, a gentle descent, carries you along the main connecting road, guiding you back once again to the enchanting river crossing and ultimately leading you to the grand finale at the finish line, nestled within the hallowed grounds of Kayapa Central School.

Step into a realm where poetry and adventure intertwine, where dreams take shape and nature’s embrace beckons. Let the PMT5 category be your gateway to a world of wonder, where the spirit soars, and breathtaking beauty unfolds. In the tapestry of this shorter distance, a scenic and enchanting adventure awaits, rivalling the grandeur of its longer counterparts.

As you stand at the starting line, a symphony of anticipation fills the air, your heart ablaze with determination. With every stride, you ascend the concrete road, guided by gentle whispers carried on the wind. As the trailhead towards Indupit calls your name, you veer left with grace, ready to immerse yourself in nature’s embrace. A mere 900 metres into your journey, a right-hand turn awaits, bidding farewell to the well-trodden path. It leads you to a mountaineer’s trail, where a gradual ascent unveils its secrets.

Yet, amidst the climb, a serendipitous encounter awaits at a junction, nestled 1.9 kilometres into your odyssey. At an elevation of around 1,340 meters, a left turn reveals a won

Entry Requirements

  • Qualifying races must have been completed in the period from March 1, 2024 to April 24, 2025.
  • Qualifying race results must be verifiable via the internet (ideally via the International Trail Running Association (ITRA) event results website).
  • Runners without a qualifying race within the requested qualification period, may submit recent training history (verifiable from the internet – e.g. COROS, STRAVA, GARMIN, SUUNTO data) instead. Depending on the Race Director’s analysis of this recent training history, the runner may be denied registration outright or have conditions applied to their registration (e.g. Did Not Finish (DNF) Insurance should be availed). NOTE: DNF Insurance covers the higher than normal risk that a runner may need to be extracted from the race course which incurs additional costs to the Race Organizer.
  • Runners who will not be at least 18 years of age on race day must submit a signed Parental/Guardian Consent Form for Child’s Participation in “Mount Ugo Marathon” (form available during the registration process).
  • Runners who will not be at least 12 years of age on race day must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian at all times during the event.  The Parent/Guardian must also register for the same distance category as the under 12 year old runner.
  • All runners must abide by the Race Rules and Guidelines.

  • The minimum age for runners to register for this race category is 18 years of age on race day.
  • Runners must have officially finished at least one 10 km or longer trail race (qualifying race) to be accepted for this race category.

  • The minimum age for runners to register for this race category is 10 years of age on race day.
  • Runners must have officially finished at least one 10 km or longer road race or a 5 km or longer trail race (qualifying race) to be accepted for this race category.

  • The minimum age for runners to register for this race category is 6 years of age on race day.
  • There are no official qualification races required for this race category

Mandatory Gear

ALL MANDATORY GEAR must be CARRIED AT ALL TIMES.  This is for the safety of all runners.  Compliance checks will be conducted as follows:

  • Pre-event start line mandatory gear check.
  • Random unannounced check at a location during the event. Runners will be delayed for a set amount of time when these checks are conducted. Finish times will be adjusted based on these delays. This is to be fair to all runners.
  • Finish line gear check.

    Penalties may include time-based addition to a runner’s finish time OR disqualification, at the discretion of the Race Director.

  • Cellular phone that:
    • Is fully charged.
    • Is always switched on.
    • Is not set to airplane mode.
    • Is installed with local Philippine SIM card (Globe or Smart).
    • Contains at least Php200 of load credit on the SIM card.
  • Waterproof jacket
    • Should have a minimum hydrostatic head rating of 10,000mm.
  • First aid kit with the following minimum items:
    • Povidone-Iodine Prep Pad (4 pieces).
    • Alcohol Prep Pad (4 pieces).
    • Small Medical Scissors.
    • Gauze Pads (Sterile) (3” x 3” x 8 ply – 2 pieces).
    • Medical Waterproof PU Film Adhesive Tape (10 cm x 10 cm – 2 pieces).
    • Waterproof Medical Sterile Wound Dressing (10 cm x 10 cm – 2 pieces).
    • Disposable Nitrile Gloves (1 pair).
  • Emergency/Survival Blanket.
  • Emergency whistle.
  • Functioning flashlight or headlamp
    • With at least 6 hours of battery life
  • Hydration requirement
    • At least 1.5L capacity
  • Extra food to last at least 4 hours.
  • Cash of at least Php1,000.
  • First Aid kit containing ALL mandatory items and emergency whistle can be purchased during online race registration, or on-site during race kit collection.

Missing Mandatory Gear Penalties

During gear checks, if any mandatory gear listed is found to be missing at any point during of following completion of your race, the following penalties will be applied.

Recommended Gear

  • Hiking / trekking poles.
  • Warmer running apparel.

  • Collapsible cups and camping spork can be purchased during online race registration or on-site during race kit collection.
  • 3-in-1 camping spork (good for eating noodles or any other type of food requiring utensils).

May

3

  • 80

    Days

  • 3

    Hours

  • 58

    Minutes

  • 53

    Seconds

May

3

  • 80

    Days

  • 3

    Hours

  • 58

    Minutes

  • 53

    Seconds

May

3

  • 80

    Days

  • 3

    Hours

  • 58

    Minutes

  • 53

    Seconds

May

3

  • 80

    Days

  • 3

    Hours

  • 58

    Minutes

  • 53

    Seconds

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Location

  • Start Line
  • Kayapa Central School
  • Finish Line
  • Kayapa Central School

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