PMTF including H1 and H60K as ATM Championship qualifiers

The overall Philippine Mountain Trail Festival in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Luzon is confirmed to take place this year between 30 April and 2 May. Just like a year ago, the legendary H1 race and the H60k race on the event programme are qualifiers for the ATM Championship points ranking, which leads to potential qualification for our Season 11’s Final in Vietnam on 3 October. Grandmaster Quest enthusiasts need to focus as per GM regulations on H1 and H50.

Intrepid Spirit took over the management and organisation of H1 as part of a bigger festival that caters for trail runners from all levels and experiences. Apart from the three main distance categories mentioned above, there’s also three short distances on offer so everyone can be part of the event.

Needless to say that H1 is a 100 Miles race that requires proper physical and mental preparation. In fact, the distance goes even above 170km and the estimated total elevation gain is higher than 9500 hm. Famous for its big challenge and high DNF rate, we actually witnessed quite a number of successful finishes last year with Rhys Pawid and Shally Yuson taking top honours.

The H60K replaces last year’s Mount Ugo Marathon on the programme and is a serious middle distance ultra measuring 63km and nearly 4000m of elevation gain. Kristian Joergensen and Japan’s Chisato Kario were the fastest women last year.

Details and registration can be found on the Intrepid Spirit facebook page linked below. To sign up, you need to scan a QR code provided also below. Just follow the steps. The event location is not too far from Baguio. Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya is a province east of the perhaps better known Benguet.