Bring your running to new heights!

The first of a series SKYRACES™ (mountain trail running at high altitude) for 2011, organized by the Philippine Skyrunning Association (PSA). This will also serve as the test race for the Philippine International Skyrace slated for 08 October 2011.

Slots are limited. Pre-register NOW by emailing (1) Name, (2) gender (3) Birthdate, (4) Mobile number to kath_rabe24@yahoo.com and philskyrunning@yahoo.com,

Race Course Description:

A 21km mountain running race starting from the Kennon Road Toll Gate Plaza (771masl). The first 10km is a steep climb to the peak of Mt Sto Tomas (2257masl). The next  11 km is a fast descend to finish line at Green Valley Country Club (1546masl). The total elevation gain is 2178 meters, while the total elevation loss is 1445 meters.

How to Get to the Race Site:  

From Metro Manila, take a bus to Baguio City. Victory Liner buses leaves for Baguio from EDSA Pasay and EDSA Cubao every 30 minutes. Fee for regular aircon buses is P440 while the fee for the roomier deluxe buses is P700. From Bagiuo City, take a taxi to Kennon Road Toll Plaza (Starting Line). The taxi fare will be about P100. If you are traveling with your vehicle and would like to share the ride and expenses with other runners, please advise us so we can hook you up.

Awards and Prizes:

Medals will be awarded to the following:

Top 3 Overall, Male & Female

Top Runner, Male & Female in 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60& over age groups

All finishers will receive finisher’s t-shirt, and will be qualified for raffle prizes.

Event Schedule:

5~6am    Assembly, Check in, Race briefing
6am         Start of the Akyathlon®
2pm         Awarding, Raffle, Lunch

Acommodations:

Hundreds of hotels, hostels, inns and hoestay are scattered all over Baguio city. Please contact us if you need help.

Race Guidelines:

• Each runner must be self-contained and self-reliant, complete with hydration pack or fuel belt, trail food and first aid kit

• The supplied race number bibs must be worn/pinned at the front and back of each runner.

• Water loading stations will be available at the base of the mountain (Kenon Rd Toll Plaza) and at the summit of Mt. Cabuyao.

• The trail will be marked with blue ribbons, directional signs will be installed at appropriate junctions.

• Race marshals will be stationed along the course.

• Two response teams are posted at pre-determined spots along the course.

• The use of trekking poles is permitted.

• Bringing of mobile phone is encouraged (fully charged and with adequate load).

• Suggested things to bring: headgear, headlamp, raincoat. 

• In case of serious injuries of a fellow runner or other emergencies, runners are obligated to pause with his/her racing, extend the appropriate help, and call/text the race organizer.

Registration Fee:

₱1,100 if paid until 30 December 2010

₱1,300 if paid until 15 January 2011

P1,000 for PSA-regustered athletes

Payment can be made handing the fee to any PSA core member, or deposit the fee to BPI current account number 3191-0473-02 of the Philippine Skyrunning Association.

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