The Philippine Skyrunning Championships will be held on April 29-30, 2023 at Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet. The Vertical Kilometer and Skyrunning titles are at stake. Registration opens on Jan 10! Go to https://bit.ly/3QsSrks to sign up. Registration period: Early bird: Jan 10-20 Regular registration: Jan 21-Mar 31 The past Akyathlon champions represented the country in the Asian Continental Skyrunning Championships and that this year’s winners will also have a chance to represent the country in future international skyrunning events in the different parts of the world. Race Categories: ----------------------Vertical Kilometer---------------------- The Vertical Kilometer is a skyrunning discipline with 1,000m of vertical climb over variable terrain with a substantial incline, not exceeding 5 km in length. This is a challenging category on a lung-busting course that will have participants huffing and puffing from start to finish. Race Details Date: April 29, 2023, Saturday Flag off: 7am Registration fee: P2,000 Distance: 5km Elevation Gain: 1,007m Elevation Loss: 6m Minimum Elevation: 499masl Maximum Elevation: 1,500masl Cutoff Time: 2 hours ---------------------------------49KM--------------------------------- The 49KM Skymarathon serves as the Philippine Skyrunning National Championships. As such, victors from both the men's and women’s category will represent the Philippines in the Asian Skyrunning Championships at the end of the year. This is a challenging course reserved for serious skyrunners. There will be intermediate cutoffs along the course and runners who miss the cutoff time will not be allowed to continue the race. Race details Date: April 30, 2023, Sunday Flag-off: 4:30am Registration fee: P4,500 Distance: 49km Elevation Gain: 3,750m Elevation Loss: 3,750m Minimum Elevation: 434masl Maximum Elevation: 2,150masl Cutoff Time: 14 hours (With intermediate Cutoffs) Intermediate Cutoff Times: KM 19 Lusod: 5 hours KM 26 Bacuyan: 9 hours KM 39 Anuwang: 11.5 hours KM 49 Finish Line: 14 hours Mandatory Gear: Flashlight / Headlamp Trail Food Hydration Equipment with at least 1L Volume Whistle Fully-charged cellphone Entry Requirement: Participants have to present a medical certificate deeming them fit to join the race. ----------------------25KM---------------------- The 25KM Mountain Run gives the participants a taste of skyrunning. It involves ridge running and ascending and descending on steep technical terrain. Race Details Date: April 30, 2023, Sunday Flag off: 4:30am Registration fee: P3,500 Distance: 25km Elevation Gain: 1,607m Elevation Loss: 1,607m Minimum Elevation: 434masl Maximum Elevation: 1,446masl Cutoff Time: 9 hours Mandatory Gear: Flashlight / Headlamp Trail Food Hydration Equipment with at least 1L Volume Whistle Fully-charged cellphone Entry Requirement None ----------------------10KM---------------------- The 10km Trail Run is set on a beautiful course that presents just enough challenge for those who are new to running on trails. Race Details Date: April 30, 2023, Sunday Flag off: 6:00am Registration fee: P2,500 Distance: 10km Elevation Gain: 664m Elevation Loss: 664m Minimum Elevation: 461masl Maximum Elevation: 786masl Cutoff Time: 4 hours Mandatory Gear Trail Food Hydration Equipment with at least 1L Volume Whistle Fully-charged cellphone Entry Requirement None ----------------------Kiddie Akyathlon---------------------- The Kiddie Akyathlon is open to kids aged 6 to 12. It’s a 2km trail run staged in a safe and controlled environment in Binga--but this doesn't mean that it's a walk in the park. True to the Akyathlon brand, this race comes with a whopping 70m elevation gain. For this race, participants are allowed an adult pacer. Race Details Date: April 29, 2023, Saturday Flag off: 3pm Registration fee: P1,000 Distance: 2km Elevation Gain: 70m Elevation Loss: 70m Minimum Elevation: 436masl Maximum Elevation: 506masl Cutoff Time: 2 hours Mandatory gear None. Hydration gear highly recommended. ---------------------------- TRANSPORTATION (Baguio to Binga) We've made arrangements to take you from Baguio to the race venue. Here's the schedule: April 29 - Saturday 5am: Jeepney from Victory Liner Baguio to Binga, P200 1pm: Jeepney from Victory Liner to Binga, P200 April 30 - Sunday 2am: Jeepney from Victory Liner Baguio to Binga, P200 We will collect the payment in person. POST-RACE jeeps and vans that are going back to Baguio will leave once they are full. -------------------------- IMPORTANT REMINDERS 1. For this edition, both 49km and 25km runners are required to present valid medical certificates (MC) on race day. The MCs must have been issued within 6 months of race day. Anything longer will not be accepted. 2. Runners joining other distances need not submit MCs. 3. Registered runners automatically gain entrance to Binga. A list of runners will be given to the security staff at the gate. 4. Non-runner companions must register at the gate and pay the entrance fee to Binga Heritage Site. 5. All visitors, whether registered runners or not, bringing their own vehicles to the venue must submit their vehicles to security checks. 6. At kit claiming, kindly present a valid ID showing your birthday and year of birth. This data will be used to ensure that race results shows your correct age. ------------------------------- Race Rules for Pilipinas Akyathlon 2023 1. Participants must provide true and accurate information to the race organizers. 2. SkyMarathon and SkyRace runners are required to submit a medical certificate prior to race kit distribution. 3. Participants in all categories are required to sign a liability waiver prior to race kit distribution. 4. Mandatory Equipment must be carried at all times throughout the race. 5. Course Markings - The course will be marked with ribbons, buntings, and directional arrows. Caution tape will be placed on sections that should not be accessed by runners or to warn of hazards on the trail. 6. Race numbers must be worn on the front of the body in a manner that is easily visible at all times. 7. Littering on the trail is strictly prohibited. Trash bags will be provided at all aid stations. 8. Runners who are unable to finish the race must report to the nearest aid station and inform the marshals of their decision to withdraw from the race. 9. Unofficial/unregistered runners are not allowed to pace other runners during the race. 10. Muling is not allowed during the race. 11. Except in the case of a medical emergency, runners are not allowed to accept assistance from anyone during the race. 12. Organizers reserve the right to make changes to the event rules, requirements, and race course as deemed necessary. ---------------------------------------- Pilipinas Akyathlon is the premier skyrunning event in the country which sanctioned by the Philippine Skyrunning Association. About Us https://skyrunningph.com/