ARAKAN MOUNTAIN RUN

This is the 2nd edition of Arakan Mountain Run on March 21-22, 2026 (Saturday & Sunday) with only 4 categories prepared -14km, 25km, 42km and 80km distance at Katipunan Central Elementary School, Arakan Cotabato, Philippines.

This race showcases and highlighted the 3 famous Waterfalls of Arakan -Matigol, Epol and Lebbas Waterfalls, and other scenic resorts. Surely you will enjoy the most memorable experience of this race.

Distances & Slots

*14km – 50 Runners
*25km – 50 Runners
*42km – 50 Runners
*80km – 100 Runners

Registration Period

*Starts – November 10, 2025
*Ends – February 20, 2026

REGISTRATION FEES

*For Local Registration (PHP)
14km category – P1,500
25km category – P2,000
42km category – P3,000
80km category – P4,500

*For International Athletes (USD)
14km category – $35
25km category – $45
42km category – $60
80km category – $90

NOTE: Please pay USD amount only using Credit Card and Paypal Link, this includes Conversion Fee, Transaction Fee, Withdrawal Fee, etc. This includes Pinoy runners who will register using Credit Card or Paypal.

REGSITRATION PORTAL

*Deposit Payment
BPI Savings Account – 2149 1983 53
Account Name – Romualdo B. Calbes

GCash Account
Mobile – 09255566692
Account Name – Romualdo Calbes

M. Lhuillier / Palawan Express
Romualdo B. Calbes
Ma-a Davao City, Philippines 8000
09255566692

*International Payment via Credit Card / Paypal Account:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/verticaltosky
(please pay USD amount only when using Philippine Credit Card payment, this includes Conversion, Transaction, Withdrawal Fees, etc.)

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

*Email your Deposit/Payment Slip at verticaltosky@gmail.com subject ARAKAN MOUNTAIN RUN 2026
*Then wait within 24 hours for the response of your email, Reference Number and Registration Confirmation

INCLUSIONS

*High Quality Finisher Shirt - all categories
*High Quality Finisher's Medal – all categories
*Trophies - Top 3 finishers (male & female) - all categories
*Logistics (hauling, food, fluids, etc)
*Trail Fee (markings, etc)
*Refreshments (all aid stations)
*Food / Snacks
*International Trail Running Association (ITRA) in Europe Performance Points
*Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB) in France Qualifying Points
*Asia Trail Master Grandmaster Quest Point for the 80km distance
*FREE SLOTS for the Male & Female Champions, for the next V2S Mountain Race in Mindanao, Philippines
*No cash prizes!!

MANDATORY CHECKLIST

*Hydration Pack - at least 1.5 liters
*Headlamp - with extra battery (80km, 42km, 25)
*Whistle - remember the drill
*Jacket - water proof/thermal (80km and 42km)
*Gloves - use in mountaineering/trailrunning not in the ER
*Headwear - anything that covers your head, protects you from cold
*Trail Food - with ziplock and can last from AS to AS
*Cellphone - with load and fully charge battery
*MedKit - for LBM, stomach-ache, headache, emergency blanket, etc.
*Extra Money - for emergency transportation & snacks at the local store
*For 25km and 14km category – at least you have water bottle and trail food.

GUNSTART & CUT-OFF

*80km distance – Gunstart 6am Saturday – Cut-off 9am on Sunday (27 hours to finish)
*42km distance – Gunstart 4am Sunday – Cut-off 3pm on Sunday (11 hours to finish)
*25km distance – Gunstart 5am Sunday – Cut-off 1pm on Sunday (8 hours to finish)
*14km distance – Gunstart 6am Sunday – Cut-off 10am on Sunday (4 hours to finish)

REQUIREMENTS (80KM & 42KM)

*At least a 42km trail/mountain race finisher for the 80km category, and 21km finisher trail race for 42km category, and for the 25km and 14km distance at least you run. The route was designed for the beginners, kids and seniors. Thank you.

Please take note: 80km and 42km distance must provide latest issue of “Fit to Run” Medical Certificate. Thank you.