A pre-dawn mountain loop through the Cordillera highlands
The Hardcore Ultra Trail 60K covers 63.94km with nearly 4,000m of elevation gain on a single-loop route through the mountains of Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya. The 1:30 AM start on May 2 sends runners into the pre-dawn darkness immediately, tackling technical singletrack and mountain trails as the sun rises over the Cordillera. With 6 aid stations and a 17.5-hour cutoff, the 60K offers an intense introduction to the Hardcore terrain for runners qualifying with at least one 20km+ finish.
Experienced ultrarunners
Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, PhilippinesMay 02, 2027
Hardcore Ultra Trail 60K is a loop trail race in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, held on May 02, 2027. The course covers 63.94 km, climbs 3,958 m, and has a 17h30m cutoff.
Must complete a Half Marathon race or longer within the qualification window
Must have officially finished at least one 20km or longer trail race. Qualifying window: April 1, 2025 – April 26, 2026. Results must be verifiable via ITRA.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Kayapa Central School Start | 0.0 | 1,116 m | — |
Oyawi Aid Station | 25.6 | 946 m | 7h30m9:00 AM |
Alang Salacsac Aid Station | 48.0 | 1,038 m | 12h1:30 PM |
Kayapa Central School Finish | 63.9 | 1,116 m | 17h30m7:00 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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May rainfall likely as wet season begins — the 1:30 AM start means pre-dawn conditions may be wet and muddy
Pre-dawn temperatures above 1,500m can drop to 10°C or below
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