K3 Pulag 100K

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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Start: April 22, 2023 Saturday, 3:00 AM / Pulag Ranger Station, Bashoy, Kabayan, Benguet
Finish: April 23, 2023, Sunday, 12:00 PM / Camp John Hay, Baguio City
Awarding and Closing Ceremony: April 23, 2023, Sunday, 12:00 PM / Camp John Hay, Baguio City

Race Briefing and Race Kit Distribution: April 21, 2023, Friday, 1:00 PM / Pulag Ranger Station, Bashoy, Kabayan, Benguet

HEALTH PROTOCOLS
Any existing health protocol 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. Cut-off time is defined as the time you leave the station and NOT the time you arrive. Also, those runners who choose to drop 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.

Cut-off 1: Castillo Aid Station ~42km 12:00:00 hours (Support crew allowed)
Cut-off 2: Dalupirip Aid Station ~87km 25:00:00 hours (Support crew allowed)
Cut-off 3: Itogon Aid Station ~96km 29:00:00 hours (Support crew allowed)
Cut-off 4: Camp John Hay ~110km 33:00:00 hours

***All runners must check out of the different Cut-off points 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, Bashoy, Kabayan, Benguet

  1. There will only be one drop-bag station at Castillo 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 the 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 allowed only at (or within a 100m radius of) the designated aid stations and not elsewhere. Pop-up support stations are not allowed. Any individual, team, or group wishing to act as a support crew or race volunteer must request approval from the Race Director prior to deployment.

ROUTE
Pulag 100K (P1) follows part of the last 100-kilometer route of Hardcore 100 Miles (H1), the centerpiece race of KOTM. 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 110 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 8,946 meters while the total elevation loss is approximately 9,882 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
  2. AID STATION 1 – Balete 11km / 1,892 masl
  3. Salingsingan 15km / 2,081 masl
  4. Cabayo 21km / 1,436 mas
  5. AID STATION 2 – Banao 25km / 1,424 masl
  6. Talmoy 30km / 949 masl
  7. AID STATION 3 – Castillo (Drop Bag / Cut-off 1 – 12:00:00 hours) 42km / 1,274 masl
    (Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them)
  8. Amelong Tower 52km / 1,654 masl
  9. AID STATION 4 – Kayapa Proper West 59km / 825 masl
  10. AID STATION 5 – Domolpos 69km / 1,746 masl
  11. Mount Ugo 71km / 2,178 masl
  12. Lusod 79km / 1,746 masl
  13. AID STATION 6 – Dalupirip (Cut-off 2 – 25:00:00 hours) 87km / 435 masl
    (Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them)
  14. Ave Maria Shrine 93km / 1,102 masl
  15. AID STATION 7 – Itogon (Cut-off 3 29:00:00 hours) 96km / 703 masl
    (Runners not able to make the cut-off time in this station will hire a vehicle that will ferry them)
  16. FINISH LINE – Camp John Hay (Cut-off 4 33:00:00 hours) 110km / 1,500 masl

Sources:

  • https://kotmtrailrun.com/pulag-100/
  • https://www.facebook.com/kotmph/posts/563114735829301

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