Ultra Running Hub Dalupirip, Itogon, Philippines · Sunday, December 13, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Cordillera Mountain Ultra
106 days away
50 km Distance
3,131 m Climbing
7.2 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 63 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 15 hours
18:00 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 90% of 50K races. Measured against 972 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~186 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 3,131 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 63 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,131 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
The 50km Cordillera Mountain Ultra will traverse around Mt. Ugo in Benguet. Topping out at 2150m it features long ridge lines covered in Pine forests as well as superb views of the West Philippine sea.
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