Ultra Running Hub Dalupirip, Itogon, Philippines · Sunday, December 13, 2026
Cordillera Mountain Ultra
What the course asks
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.
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 716 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 186 | Romnick Tongkaling · 05:54:01 | Elizabeth Dangadang · 06:47:51 |
| 2024 | 50km | 88 | Joebert Elmaguin · 05:17:25 | Elizabeth Dangadang · 06:19:20 |
| 2023 | 50km | 69 | Larry Apolinario · 05:28:59 | Elizabeth Dangadang · 07:31:30 |
| 2022 | 50km | 133 | Kristian Joergensen · 05:38:28 | Cecille Cornesta Wael · 07:39:28 |
| 2019 | 50km | 176 | John Ray Galutera Onifa · 05:30:42 | Veronika Vadovicova · 06:31:03 |
| 2018 | 50km | 273 | Harry Jones · 05:20:50 | Carole Fuchs · 06:26:46 |
| 2017 | 50km | 141 | Arnold Lozano · 05:38:38 | Sandi Menchi Abahan · 06:33:12 |
| 2016 | 50km | 118 | Marcelino Sano-Oy · 06:06:38 | Gretchen Felipe · 07:25:58 |
The field grew 111% between 2024 (88) and 2025 (186). 25% of the 2025 field were women.
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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear 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.
Overview
The Cordillera Mountain Ultra, a 50k trail race held in Dalupirip, Itogon, Philippines, will take runners on a course with 3131 meters of elevation gain, which is 62.6 meters of climb per kilometer. It has a time limit of 15 hours. The course around Mt. Ugo features long ridge lines in Pine forests and views of the West Philippine Sea, reaching a high point of 2150 meters.
With 186 finishers at its latest edition in 2025, the Cordillera Mountain Ultra has a bigger field than 89% of 50k races, making it a larger event among its peers. Its 15-hour time limit gives a cutoff pace of 18 minutes per kilometer, which is more generous than 92% of 50k cut-offs.
The race has been held 8 times since 2016, with the next edition scheduled for December 13, 2026.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.