ITOGON MOUNTAIN ULTRA (IMU)

Get ready to explore and be challenged by the high altitude and scenic route of
ITOGON MOUNTAIN ULTRA (IMU) by ITOGON MOUNTAIN RUNNERS (IMR)

LGU Itogon
Intrepid Spirit
Team Malaya

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The IMU's first edition will take you on the scenic and breathtaking views of the Itogon mountains.

MT. ULAP is one of the most visited mountains in the Philippines. Offering scenic views of the Cordillera mountain range. Mt. Ulap has three well-known peaks. The first known peak is Ambanao Paoay which has an elevation of 1,788 MASL. The second one is Gungal Rock which stands at 1,814 MASL and the third is the summit which has an elevation of 1,846 MASL.

MT. BIDAWAN is a pine-forested historical mountain with an elevation of 1,240 Meters Above Sea Level (MASL) situated within the barangays Poblacion, Tinongdan, and Dalupirip in the municipality of Itogon. It used to be the trail of the locals and missionaries who used to cross the boundaries of these barangays long before the opening of the road networks. It was also the trail of Filipino, American, and Japanese soldiers during the war. Mt. Bidawan was declared by the municipality as a wildlife sanctuary because of the presence of wild animals.

       On the saddle adjoining Mt. Bidawan and Mt. Cotcot is Ave Maria Shrine where a grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary was constructed. A foreign missionary priest moved for its construction within the trail linking barangays Dalupirip and Poblacion on June 20, 1959. A regular prayer meeting by devotees was then held at the area, thus, the name. However, its destruction was perpetrated by some unscrupulous individuals. With the introduction of ecotourism activities in the Barangay and with the support of the Catholic society, its revival/reconstruction is being proposed and considered to become a pilgrimage site of the barangay.

MT. KOTKOT with an elevation of 1,430 MASL has a hidden beauty that will give you an extreme experience with its scenic forested trails overlooking mountains and it even gets better once you explore the ridges while eating wild strawberries and guavas along the trails.

RACE DATE: June 18, 2023 (Sunday)
START/FINISH: Sacred Heart High School grounds Poblacion, Itogon, Benguet.

The 50KM ULTRAMARATHON is a challenging course expect a brutally beautiful race course. There will be intermediate cut-offs along the course and runners who will miss the cut-off time will not be allowed to continue the race.

RACE DETAILS
RACE DATE: June 18, 2023, Sunday
ASSEMBLY TIME: 2:30 AM
START/FINISH: Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc.,
GUNSTART: 4:00 am
ELEVATION GAIN: 3,200m
ELEVATION LOSS: 3, 200m
CUT-OFF TIME: 15 hours
(with intermediate Cutoffs)
INTERMEDIATE CUT-OFF:
Sal-angan Store KM 25: 7 hours (AS 3)

TIMING POINTS:
Start /Finish - SHHS
Aid Station 1 - Ave Maria
Aid Station 2 - Mt. Kotkot
Aid Station 3 - Sal-angan store
Aid Station 4 - Mt. Ulap store
Aid Station 5 - Bayabas Trail

START: Sacred Heart High School - Twin River - Mambolo - Mt. Bidawan Summit - Ave Maria Shrine- Mt. Bidawan Saddle - Mt. Kotkot Campsite - Mt. Ananeto - Bukao (water source) - Sal-angan Store - Santa Fe - Mt. Ulap Summit - Gungal Rock - Ambanao Paoay - Ampucao Barangay Hall - PLDT - Ulingan -ISRI- Baguingey bridge - FINISH: Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc., grounds

MANDATORY GEAR:
1. Hydration Vest
2. Hydration Volume with at least 1L capacity
3. Fully charged cellphone with load
4. Emergency or Thermal blanket
5. Emergency whistle
6. Wind or Rain Jacket
7. Basic first aid kit
8. Blinker
9. Spare batteries or power bank
10. Headlamp /Torch/light (bring back up)

1. Hiking Trekking Poles
2. Extra Clothes or Socks
3. Collapsible cup
4. Warmer running apparel

NOTE:
There will be no disposable plastic cups and plastic spoons at every aid station.

Do not Litter! Respect our wildlife spaces.

PRIZES:
• 50KM - Top 3 Male and Female
Plaque, gift products from sponsors

Finishers Entitlements:
Event shirt, finisher medal (metal with full sub lace), finisher shirt, finisher e-certificate, event cap, and post-race meals

Inclusions:
Timing chip (One Time), Race bib, environmental fees, porter fees, snacks and refreshments, raffle ticket, and race photos.

TIMING POINTS:
Start/Finish - SHHS grounds
Aid Station 1 - Ave Maria
Aid Station 2 - Mt. Kotkot
Aid Station 3 - Bayabas Trail

START: Sacred Heart High School - Twin River - Mambolo - Mt. Bidawan - Ave Maria Shrine- Mt. Bidawan Saddle - Mt. Kotkot Campsite - Danglay River- Sitio Pasiday - Sitio Cruz - Ulingan-ISRI- Baguingey bridge - FINISH: Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc.,

1. Hydration Vest
2. Hydration Volume with at least 1L capacity
3. Fully charged cellphone with load
4. Emergency or Thermal blanket
5. Emergency whistle
6. Wind or Rain Jacket
7. Basic first aid kit
8. Spare batteries or power bank
9. Headlamp /Torch/light

RECOMMENDED GEAR:
1. Hiking Trekking Poles
2. Extra Clothes or Socks
3. Collapsible cup
4. Warmer running apparel

NOTE:
There will be no disposable plastic cups and plastic spoons at every aid station.

Do not Litter! Respect our wildlife spaces.

PRIZES:
25KM Top 3 Male and Female,
Plaque and items from sponsors

Finishers Entitlements:
Event shirt, finisher medal (metal with full sub lace), finisher shirt, finisher e-certificate, post-race meal and snacks, and overflowing coffee.

Inclusions:
Timing chip (One Time), Race bib, environmental fees, porter fees, aid station snacks and refreshments, raffle ticket, and race photos.

Start, U-turn, and Finish Line

START: Sacred Heart High School -Supang waiting for shed- Mt. Bidawan/Ave Maria Shrine (U-turn) - Timuna waiting shed- Bayabas Trail - ISRI - Baguingey bridge - FINISH: Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc.,

MANDATORY GEAR:
1. Hydration Vest/Race pack/Belt bag
2. Hydration Volume with at least 0.5L capacity
3. Fully charged cellphone with load
4. Emergency whistle
5. Basic first aid kit

RECOMMENDED GEAR:
1. Hiking Trekking Poles
2. Extra Clothes or Socks
3. Collapsible cup

NOTE:
There will be no disposable plastic cups and plastic spoons at every aid station.

Do not Litter! Respect our wildlife spaces.

PRIZES:
12KM Top 3 Male and Female,
medal and items from sponsors

Finishers Entitlements:
Finisher shirt, finisher medal (metal with full sub lace), finisher e-certificate, and post-race meal and snacks.

Inclusions:
Timing chip (One Time), Race bib, environmental fees, porter fee, aid station snacks and refreshments, raffle ticket, and race photos.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
* Participants have to present a medical certificate deeming them fit to join the race.

Note: Participants must be 13 years old and above, and have finished at least a 10K road or trail run (any fitness tracking app is accepted).

RACE DETAILS
DATE: June 18, 2023, Sunday
ASSEMBLY TIME: 6:00 AM
START/FINISH: Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc.,
GUNSTART: 6:30 AM
DISTANCE:
ELEVATION GAIN:
ELEVATION LOSS:
CUT-OFF TIME: 3 hours

TIMING POINTS:
Start and Finishline

START: Sacred Heart High School -Supang waiting for shed- Timuna waiting shed- Bayabas Trail - ISRI - Baguingey bridge - FINISH: Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc.,

MANDATORY GEAR:
1. Hydration Vest/Race pack/Belt bag
2. Hydration Volume with at least 350ml capacity
3. Fully charged cellphone with load
4. Emergency whistle
5. Basic first aid kit

RECOMMENDED GEAR:
1. Hiking Trekking Poles
2. Extra Clothes or Socks
3. Collapsible cup

NOTE:
There will be no disposable plastic cups and plastic spoons at every aid station.

Do not Litter! Respect our wildlife spaces.

PRIZES:
6KM Top 3 Male and Female
Medal and items from sponsors.

Finishers Entitlements:
Event shirt, finisher medal (metal with full sub lace), finisher e-certificate, and post-race snack.

Inclusions:
Timing chip (One Time), Race bib, environmental fee, snacks and refreshments, raffle ticket, and race photos.

DATE: June 18, 2023 (Sunday) 3:00 PM
VENUE: Sacred Heart High School grounds

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TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE for (Baguio City Center Mall to Poblacion Itogon/Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc.,)
We've made arrangements to take you from Baguio to the race venue. Here's the schedule:

DATE: June 17, 2023 - Saturday
ASSEMBLY TIME: 2:00 AM
TIME OF DEPARTURE: 2:30 AM: Jeepney from Baguio Center Mall to Poblacion Itogon/Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc.,
FARE: P100.00

DATE: June 18, 2023 - Sunday
5:00 PM: Jeepney from Itogon to Baguio.
FARE: P100.00
We will collect the payment in person.

Jeepneys and Vans that are going back to Baguio will leave once they are full.

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1. HOW TO GET TO BAGUIO?
If you are traveling by PRIVATE VEHICLE from Manila to Baguio, take the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) to get to Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), then Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). Take the Rosario Exit then proceed to Baguio. The drive will take four to five hours in total.

You may choose to spend a night in Baguio or Drive another 50 minutes (19 kilometers) directly to Poblacion Itogon/Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc.,

2. WHERE IS POBLACION?
- Poblacion is the central barangay of Itogon, Benguet
- Approximately 19 kilometers away from Baguio City or 50 minutes over the municipal road.

3. HOW TO GET TO POBLACION, ITOGON?
The recommended route to get to the race venue:
*. Take a Bus/Van/Jeepney going to Baguio City.
*. Upon arrival at Baguio City, you have several options for public transportation going to Poblacion, Itogon:

• The jeepney terminal of Poblacion Itogon is located near Tiong San (TS) along Lakandula street. The costs should be Php 50.00/ person and the travel time from Baguio to Poblacion, Itogon is approximately 50 minutes- The jeepney is available from 5:00 am- 5:00 pm.

° Ask Taxi Hire: A taxi from Baguio to Poblacion, Itogon approximately costs 500.00 and should take 40- 50 minutes. It is best to split the fare between four (4) or five (5) people.

4. WHERE CAN I STAY NEAR THE VENUE:
*You may camp on the school grounds near the venue or sleep in the school for a fee of 150.00 (fees collected will be given to St., Charles Borromeo Parish)

*You may also spend the night at 1300-level swimming pools at an affordable fee.

- You may also enjoy hot spring/swimming/steam bathing before or after the race depending on your most convenient time.

5. IS THERE A PARKING LOT?
* Yes, there is a parking lot opened by the Barangay Poblacion of Itogon located at the flood control area near 1300-level swimming pools.

*Sacred Heart High School parking area

Note: Parking along the main road is NOT allowed. Please secure your belongings properly. Organizing Team will not be responsible for any loss or damage to your personal properties.

When you reach Poblacion/Itogon Municipal Gymnasium, please proceed or walk about two hundred meters until you reach Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc./venue.

6. IS THERE FOOD OR NON-FOOD PRODUCTS TO BE PURCHASED AT THE VENUE?
- Yes, food and non-food products are available to be purchased at the venue.
- There is an eatery at the 1300 Level swimming pools and we also invited some Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) that can display their products at the venue.

7. IS THERE A MOBILE SIGNAL IN THE VENUE?
- Yes, there is a mobile signal in the venue, but for the internet, the surfing signals are poor.

8. IS THE RACE ROUTE MARKED?
- Yes, the race route is completely marked with ribbons having red-orange color and a reflector. Trail signs and barrier tapes.

9. WHAT IS THE CONTACT NUMBER OF THE RACE DIRECTOR?
- You may contact the Race Director at 0950-813-3068

10. CAN I HAVE A PACER?
- Unregistered pacers are not allowed if doing so you will be automatically disqualified.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
1. All runners are required to present valid medical certificates (MC) on race day. The MCs must have been issued within 6 months of race day. Anything longer will not be accepted.

RECOMMENDED TO ALL RUNNERS:
• Rain jacket/Wind Breaker for a rainy day.

RACE KIT CLAIMING:
DATE: June 17, 2023 (Saturday)

VENUE: Sacred Heart High School of Itogon Inc.,
TIME: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

PARTICIPANTS' RACE BRIEFING ORIENTATION:
DATE: June 17, 2023 (Saturday)
VENUE: Sacred Heart High School Grounds
TIME: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Snacks and coffee will be served!

MARSHALS AND PORTERS ORIENTATION:
DATE: June 17, 2023 (Saturday)
VENUE: Sacred Heart High School Grounds
TIME: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Snacks and coffee will be served!

NOTE: Participants who do not have completed any of the mandatory gear will be given a time penalty of 1 hour per item.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. Each runner must be SELF-CONTAINED AND SELF-RELIANT, complete with a hydration pack or fuel belt, and sufficient trail food for your chosen distance.
2. The race bib must be worn/pinned at the front of each runner at all times.
3. Water stations will be available at multiple aid stations within the start-to-finish route.
4. This is a GREEN community event that advocates eco-sports tourism. We will NOT serve plastic cups and spoons at every aid station.

5. The trail will be marked with a reflectorize orange ribbon, trail signs, and barrier tapes, and race marshals (local and runner marshals) will be stationed along the course.
6. Use of a trekking pole will be very helpful.
7. This is for the safety of everyone. There will be a cut-off time for all distances.
8. NO unregistered pacers allowed.
9. It will be a RAIN or SHINE event except for super typhoons/wildfires/unsafe weather conditions.
10. RESPECT our wild spaces, practice Leave no Trace, NO LITTERING.
11. Race kits are NON-TRANSFERABLE and you cannot sell them to a friend.
12. Registration fees are NOT-REFUNDABLE.
13. All participants are REQUIRED to submit a MEDICAL CERTIFICATE to guarantee they are fit to engage in this event.
14. The ORGANIZERS reserve the RIGHT to make changes to the event rules and requirements, route, and/or other arrangements, as they deem appropriate.
15. NO CHEATING.
16. Top finishers will be given a verification card/I.D. to check if they had completed the race stations.
17. WAIVERS shall be signed/present upon claiming race bibs.
18. MANDATORY  GEAR will be checked BEFORE the race start, and UPON finishing the race.
19. Participants who do not have completed the mandatory gear required will be given a time penalty of 1 hour per item.
20. Participants who Did Not Finish (DNF) may take the shortcut way going back to Sacred Heart High School Inc.,

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