The Last Stand of Yamashita

Race completed

50 km Distance

3,535 m Climbing

7.8 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 71 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 14 hours 16:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 85% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~14 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

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.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	14	Jonathan Ballogan · 09:18:01	Eileen Mercado · 13:59:23
2024	48km (Partial)	6	Daryll Palay · 07:40:50	Elma Bengwasen · 10:58:01
2017	50km	25	Edgar Puruganan · 06:15:57	Arlene Uyammi · 08:52:30
2016	50km	13	Kristian Joergensen · 08:36:43	May Joyce Dulnuan · 16:43:56

The field grew 133% between 2024 (6) and 2025 (14). 7% 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.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 3,535 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 71 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 3,535 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Tailwind