Marilog Ultra enters the ATM Championship calendar as last Filipino qualifier

After the unfortunate cancellation of Point Trail Ultra, which was scheduled again for mid-June, we are happy to announce that we have confirmed a new and substitute Championship Qualifier in Mindanao, Philippines. Marilog Ultra will take over. The event has been on our Grandmaster Quest aready, and in its 4th edition is now ‘stepping up’ to also attract competitive minded runners for their last chance to score points in the Philippines for the ATM Championship ranking that leads to qualification for the Finals in Vietnam on 3 October. Marilog Ultra features a 70km race that needs to be targeted. Obviously, 70km also means it’s valid for runners’ Grandmaster Quest.

The 70km at Marilog is considered quite tough and goes across ondulating terrain for approx 3300 metres of elevation gain and an uphill finish. As quite often in Mindanao, the race has a large nighttime portion. Start is scheduled for Saturday afternoon/evening and the cut-off time is 22 hours later. The 2026 course map will be made available very soon.

Interestingly, 2022 ATM Champion Arnie Macaneras has taken over from Grandmaster Julieann Morales as race director for the event this season. The event is organised by Team BRAD.

Start and finish is MWES Marahan in the Marilog district of Davao, to the west of the main city of Davao. Registration is already open and please note that there is a maxium quota for each race distance, including the relevant 70km.

Further details can be obtained via Team Brad’s facebook page.