A night-start loop through Nueva Vizcaya's mountain trails
The Hardcore Ultra Trail 50 Mile covers 77km through the same rugged mountain terrain as its 100-mile sibling, with 4,442m of elevation gain on a single-loop course starting from Kayapa Central School. The 9:00 PM start means runners navigate most of the course in darkness, on technical singletrack trails, forest paths, and river crossings. With 6 aid stations, a 22-hour cutoff, and no drop bags allowed, this event demands genuine self-sufficiency across a punishing night in the Philippine mountains.
Experienced ultrarunners
Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, PhilippinesMay 01, 2026
Must complete a Marathon race or longer within the qualification window
Qualifying window: April 01, 2025 – April 26, 2026
Must have officially finished at least one 40km or longer trail race. Results must be verifiable via ITRA.
| Location | km | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Kayapa Central School Start | 0.0 | 1,116 m |
Oyawi Aid Station | 25.6 | 946 m |
Alang Salacsac Aid Station | 48.0 | 1,038 m |
Kayapa Central School Finish | 77.0 | 1,116 m |
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May rainfall likely as wet season begins — the night start means runners may encounter wet and muddy trails from the outset
Overnight temperatures above 1,500m can drop to 10°C or below
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