PULAG 100K

Pulag Ranger Station – Camp John Hay, Baguio City
April 22, 2023 Saturday

You know where the best paths lead to. Follow them.

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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Start: April 22, 2023 Saturday, 3:00 AM / Pulag Ranger Station, Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan, Benguet
Finish: April 23, 2023 Sunday, 2:00 PM / Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Awarding and Closing Ceremony: April 23, 2023, Sunday, 2:00 PM / Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Race Briefing and Race Kit Distribution: April 21, 2023, Friday, 3:00 PM / Pulag Ranger Station, Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan, Benguet

HEALTH PROTOCOLS

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

CUT-OFF TIMES

*Runners not able to make the cut-off time in any of the cut-off stations will hire a vehicle that will ferry them to their respective destination. Cut-off time is defined as the time runner’s leave the cut-off station and NOT the time they arrive. Also, those runners who choose to drop out (Did Not Finish – DNF) at any point of the 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 to their respective destination.

Cut-off 1: Castillo Village Aid Station ~48.75km 14:00:00 hours
Cut-off 2: Dalupirip Aid Station ~95.25km 27:00:00 hours
Cut-off 3: Itogon Aid Station ~107.5km 31:00:00 hours
Cut-off 4: Camp John Hay ~119.25km 35:00:00 hours

*** All runners must check out of the different cut-off stations on or before the designated cut-off times whether or not 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: April 21, 2023, Friday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM / Pulag Ranger Station, Babadak, Bashoy, Kabayan, Benguet

1. There will only be one drop bag station at Castillo Village Aid Station.
2. Bags must not weigh more than three kilos. Excess weight must be removed.
3. All drop bags will be ready for retrieval at the finish line after the race.
4. Unclaimed bags six hours after end of the race will be disposed of accordingly.
5. A baggage counter at the start/finish line will be available. Baggage deposited in Pulag Ranger Station will be transferred to Camp John Hay.
6. Support vehicles/crew are not allowed at any of the designated aid stations or elsewhere along the route. Pop-up support stations are also not allowed.

ROUTE

For the 2023 edition, Pulag 100 (P1) has a new route which aims to establish the first point-to-point, hiker-friendly route between Babadak (located in the shadow of Mount Pulag) all the way through to Baguio City. Hardcore Hundred Miles (H1) aspirants are encouraged to join this event one year prior to H1 to get a feel for the longer-distance race.

The course is approximately 120 kilometers in distance, with a mix of dirt paths, single track trails and concrete roads. It has many demanding ascents and breathtaking descents. The total elevation gain is around 6,430 meters while total elevation loss is approximately 7,410 meters.

Following is a list of the villages / landmarks that runners will pass. (Given the location, terrain characteristics and varying weather conditions, allow for discrepancies in distances / data recorded during race day). Aid / refreshment stations and cut-off points are indicated. All runners must leave the cut-off stations on or before the designated time. Otherwise, they will be disqualified and not be allowed to continue with the race.

1. START LINE Pulag Ranger Station, Babadak – 0km / 2,450 masl
2. AID STATION 1 – Balete – 13km / 1,558 masl
3. Cabayo – 27km / 1,445 masl
4. AID STATION 2 – Banao – 30.5km / 1,540 masl
5. Talmoy – 36km / 951 masl
6. AID STATION 3 – Castillo (Drop Bag / Cut-off 1 – 14:00:00 hours) – 48.75km / 1,284 masl
(Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them to their appropriate destination)
7. Amelong Tower – 57km / 1,643 masl
8. AID STATION 4 – Kayapa Proper West – 63.5km / 812 masl
9. AID STATION 5 – Domolpos – 74.5km / 1,755 masl
10. Mount Ugo – 77km / 2,162 masl
11. Lusod – 84.5km / 1,252 masl
12. AID STATION 6 – Dalupirip (Cut-off 2 – 27:00:00 hours) – 95.25km / 471 masl
(Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them to their appropriate destination)
13. Ave Maria Shrine – 101.25km / 1,106 masl
14. AID STATION 7 – Itogon (Cut-off 3 – 31:00:00 hours) – 107.5km / 818 masl
(Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them to their appropriate destination)
15. FINISH LINE – Camp John Hay (Cut-off 4 – 35:00:00 hours) – 119.25km / 1,495 maslkm / 1,500 masl

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REGISTRATION FEES

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

Php 6,500.00 for local entrants
USD 175.00 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 token.

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 (Late registrants pay a surcharge of 25%)

HOW TO REGISTER

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Runners attempting P1 must understand that challenges exist in this 120 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 P1. 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 50-kilometer trail ultramarathon or trail marathon (all results must be verifiable from the internet).
3. Qualifying races must be completed in the period from April 1, 2019 – April 1, 2023.
4. All participants must abide by the Race Rules and Guidelines.