HARDCORE HUNDRED MILES

May 18, 2023

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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Race Briefing and Race Kit distribution: May 18, 2023, Thursday 10:00 AM / Kayapa Central School

Start: May 18, 2023, Thursday, 10:00 PM / Kayapa Central School

Finish: May 20, 2023, Saturday, 2:00 PM / Kayapa Central School

Awarding and Closing Ceremonies: May 20, 2023, Saturday, 2:00 PM / Kayapa Central School

HEALTH PROTOCOLS

Any existing health protocols as mandated by authorities, if any, will be implemented during the conduct of the event.

CUT-OFF TIMES

*Runners not able to make the cut-off time in any of the cut-off stations will be required to hire a vehicle that will ferry them back to Kayapa Central School. Cut-off time is defined as the time you leave the station and NOT the time you arrive at the station. Also, those runners who choose to drop out (i.e. DNF) at any point of the race course outside of the cut-off stations must inform the Race Director immediately. These runners will be required to shoulder all expenses related to transportation.

CUTOFF 1: Dayap Aid Station ~15 km (3:30:00 hours)

CUTOFF 2: Balete Aid Station ~45 km (11:30:00 hours)

CUTOFF 3: Babadak Aid Station ~61 km (15:30:00 hours)

CUTOFF 4: Balete Aid Station ~74 km (18:30:00 hours)

CUTOFF 5: Castillo Aid Station ~109 km (27:30:00 hours)

CUTOFF 6: Kayapa Proper Aid Station ~125 km (31:30:00 hours)

CUTOFF 7: Domolpos Aid Station ~136 km (34:00:00 hours)

CUTOFF 8: Ansipsip Aid Station ~143 km (36:30:00 hours)

CUTOFF 9: Kayapa Central School ~160 km (40:00:00 hours)

***All runners must check out of the different cut-off points on or before the designated cut-off times whether they have refilled, eaten or accessed their drop bags or they will not be allowed to continue with the race.

DROP BAG STATION

Drop Bag Collection: May 18, Thursday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM / Kayapa Central School

1. Every runner is allowed TWO drop bags (one drop bag per drop bag station). Drop bag stations are: Babadak Aid Station and Castillo Aid Station.

2. Runners are advised to secure and label their bags properly to indicate their name, race number and the corresponding drop bag station to which these will be brought.

3. Bags must not weigh more than three kilos. Excess weight must be removed.

4. All drop bags will be ready for retrieval at the finish line after the race.

5. Unclaimed bags six hours after end of the race will be disposed of accordingly.

6. A baggage counter at the start/finish line will be available.

7. Support vehicles/crew are allowed only at (or within a 100m radius of) the designated aid stations and not elsewhere. Pop-up support stations are not allowed. Any individual, team or group wishing to act as support crew or race volunteer must request approval from the Race Director prior to deployment.

THE ROUTE

Hardcore 100 Miles (H1) is the first 100-mile trail race in the Philippines. It belongs to an exclusive club of 100-mile races worldwide that have a total elevation gain of more than 10,000 meters. The ITRA-certified race meets the international standards of a trail course, with less than 10% of the route made up of concrete roads, and the rest, of single track trails, dirt/gravel paths, dry stream beds, grasslands, farmlands, forest trails and hanging bridges. It takes runners to two major peaks: Mount Pulag Tower (2,800 masl) and Mount Ugo (2,150 masl), and several hills and hamlets in between. Following is a list of the villages/landmarks runners will pass. (Given the location, terrain characteristics and varying weather conditions, allow for discrepancies in distances/data recorded during race day). Aid Stations, Cut-off points and Drop Bag Stations are also indicated. Runners must leave the Cut-off points at the exact times indicated or earlier, whether or not they have accessed their drop bags, refilled or eaten, otherwise they will no longer be allowed to continue with the race and will be declared as DNF (Did not Finish).

START LINE – Kayapa Central School

Indupit

Pangawan

AID STATION 1 – Dayap (Cut-off 1: 3:30:00 hours – support crew NOT allowed)
(Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them back to Kayapa Central School)

Ambasa Pass

AID STATION 2 – Banao – (support crew NOT allowed)

Cabayo

AID STATION 3 – Balete (Cut-off 2: 11:30:00 hours – support crew NOT allowed)
(Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them back to Kayapa Central School)

Mount Pulag Tower (highest point of the course, 2,800 masl)

AID STATION 4 – Babadak (Drop Bag Station 1 – Cut-off 3: 15:30:00 hours – support crew allowed)
(Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them back to Kayapa Central School)

AID STATION 5 – Balete (Cut-off 4: 18:30:00 hours – support crew NOT allowed)
(Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them back to Kayapa Central School)

Cabayo

AID STATION 6 – Banao – (support crew NOT allowed)

Talmoy

AID STATION 7 – Castillo (Drop Bag Station 2 – Cut-off 5: 27:30:00 hours – support crew allowed)
(Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them back to Kayapa Central School)

Amelong Labeng

AID STATION 8 – Kayapa Proper (Cut-off 6: 31:30:00 hours – support crew NOT allowed)
(Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them back to Kayapa Central School)

AID STATION 9 – Domolpos (Cut-off 7: 34:00:00 hours – support crew NOT allowed)
(Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them back to Kayapa Central School)

Mt. Ugo Summit

AID STATION 10 – Ansipsip (Cut-off 8: 36:30:00 hours – support crew NOT allowed)

AID STATION 11 – Bundao (support crew NOT allowed)

Indupit

FINISH / THE BUCKLE – Kayapa Central School (Cut-off 9: 40:00:00 hours)

Elevation Profile

DOWNLOAD H1 GPX FILE

REGISTRATION FEES

(Part of your registration fee goes to the KOTM scholarship fund and outreach projects)

PhP 9,500.00 for local entrants
USD 225.00 for foreign entrants

Inclusive of GPS Tracker, trail fees, event token, pre-race snacks and post-race meal. Official finishers will also receive a finisher’s buckle and hand-carved trophy.

OFFICIAL FINISHER AWARDS
GOLD Buckle: Men 32:00:00, Women 35:00:00
SILVER Buckle: Men and Women 40:00:00

IMPORTANT
GPS trackers are to be returned to the marshals upon finishing or DNF. Loss or damage will be for the account of the runners in the amount of PhP 7,500.00.

REGISTRATION PERIOD:
December 1, 2022- December 31, 2022 or while slots last, whichever comes first – 150 slots only. First-come, first-served. No reservations. NO onsite and late registration accepted.

HOW TO REGISTER

Bank Deposit: (Local & Foreign Entrants)

Bank of the Philippine Islands

Account No: 2379 0362 39
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Account Name: Constante C Mendoza Jr

Banco De Oro

Account No: 0116 7000 2649
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Account Name: Constante C Mendoza Jr

Western Union/Palawan Express/LBC/Cebuana/Paypal

(Please contact us for recipient details)
Mobile No: +63999 998 7654
Message via KOTM or Race Director FB page
Email: [email protected]

Please refer to your bank’s current PHP rate vis-a-vis USD. Telephone contact number for record is 63 999 998 7654

Write name, gender, birthday, nationality, and shirt size (see Asian sizing chart) AND qualifying race on the deposit slip, scan/photograph and email to [email protected] (Subject: 2020 H1). Additionally, all runners are required to submit a copy of any government issued valid identification bearing the name and photo of the participant. You may blur out all other details.
Wait for an acknowledgement email to confirm your registration.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Runners attempting H1 must understand that challenges exist in this 160-kilometer trail race and they must be prepared to make decisions for their own safety under uncertain conditions without expectation of immediate assistance due to the inaccessibility of many areas to any type of motor vehicle, the remoteness of the race route and the distance between villages/households. While there is no guarantee that the runner is prepared for every eventuality, finishing a qualifying event gives some evidence of being prepared for H1. Additionally, it also improves the chances for a runner to finish the event.

For the safety and welfare of all those involved in this event, participants must meet the following requirements:

1. Every participant must be at least 18 years of age on race day. Those who will not be 18 years of age on race day must submit a signed parent’s or guardian’s consent.
2. He/she must have officially finished a 100-kilometer or longer trail ultramarathon (all results must be verifiable from the internet) OR he/she must have officially finished the 2019 Clark-Miyamit 50 Miles, or any other KOTM accredited 80-kilometer trail race held within the period stated below (please confirm with your respective organizers if their races have been accepted as qualifiers for 2023 H1).

3. Qualifying races must be completed in the period from May 1, 2019 – May 1, 2023.

4. All participants must abide by the Race Rules and Guidelines.