STA CRUZ TRAIL QUEST
ITRA National League
UTMB Index Race
Sta. Cruz Trail Quest is an inaugural trail event in the city of Santo Tomas, promising an exhilarating experience for all outdoor enthusiasts and fitness fanatics! Get ready to lace up your trail shoes and embrace the great outdoors in a whole new way.
Experience the beauty of natural landscapes as you dash through winding trails of Enkantierra, conquer challenging terrains of Mt. Malipunyo, and soak in the fresh air and stunning views on the Manabu peak. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or a beginner looking for a new challenge, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone. Get ready to test your endurance, push your limits, and connect with fellow runners who share the same passion for adventure.
Explore the untamed beauty of nature in Sto. Tomas. Mark your calendars and run wild on the trails with us!
Date: August 10, 2024
Location: Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Santo Tomas City, Batangas
Race Venue: Enkantierra Nature Park
A. Schedules and Cut-off times
32 KM (10 hours)
Gun start - 5:00 AM
Finish time - 3:00 PM
21 KM (7 hours)
Gun start - 6:00 AM
Finish time - 1:00 PM
12 KM (4 hours)
Gun start - 7:00 AM
Finish time - 11:00 AM
5 KM (2 hours)
Gun start - 7:00 AM
Finish time - 9:00 AM
Participants for 32K must finished at least 10K race (road or trail). No entry requirement for other categories.
B. Registration period
Early bird rate (May 1-15)
Regular registration (May 16-June 30)
Late registration (July 1-15)
C. Mandatory items
Hydration system at least 1 liter
Head lamp (32 KM)
Trail Food
Personal eating and drinking utensils
First aid kit
Cellular phone with load
Whistle
Extra cash
These items will be checked during race kit claiming including Medical Certificate (valid within 6 months) and signed waiver.
D. Recognition and Other entitlements
- Top 3 male and female of each category
- Discounts offered by the event partners
F. Event and General Guidelines
- Registration fee is NON REFUNDABLE but transferable to a different person. Such transfer needs to be done at least 3 weeks before the event date. No transfer will be allowed less than a week from the race day.
- All registered participants are REQUIRED to submit a medical certificate stating that he / she is medically fit to join this type of running event. The date should be 6 months or less from the race day.
- Only registered runners can run the course. NO personal pacers allowed.
- Race forerunner and marshals may be deployed along the route to ensure that trail markers are still intact or properly placed. Photographers are positioned strategically to capture your unforgettable moments.
- Mandatory gears shall be checked before the release of the race kits. Runners with incomplete mandatory items will not be allowed to run. Also, your mandatories will be checked again at intermediate cot and finish line. Incomplete mandatories may lead to disqualification.
- Everyone in the race venue shall observe at least the minimum health protocols by practicing social distancing.
- Once the race starts, runners may opt to remove the mask provided that there is a safe distance from other runners, or from anyone they may encounter along the route.
- To avoid too much crowd, runners are advised to pass by each aid station as quickly as possible except in cases when there is really an urgent necessity to stay longer.
- Be at your best behavior and show respect to your fellow runners, race organizers, locals and the entire community.
-The cut off times will be strictly implemented.
- Late participants who will arrive within 10 minutes after the starting time will still be allowed to run but the cut off times will NOT be adjusted. Anyone who will arrive beyond 10 minutes will be tagged as DNS (Did Not Start).
- STRICTLY NO LITTERING from start to finish! Also, bring your own portable cup, spoon and forks that you can use when drinking or eating at the aid stations.
- While the race is in progress, runners who decide NOT TO CONTINUE due to their own reasons shall express their intent or decision in the nearest Aid station. The race marshal assigned to such station will list down the names and BIB #. The runners will therefore be given the DNF (Did Not Finish) status. They can opt to take any available transportation back to the starting / finish line at their own expense.
- Likewise, any runner who will not make it to the intermediate cut off or finish line, shall be tagged as DNF. Race entitlements shall only be given to those who will finish the race.
- ALL MUST PLAY WITH INTEGRITY. Anyone caught CHEATING, including the act of sabotaging trail markers for personal advantage shall be subject to disqualification.
RACE DISPUTE / PROTEST:
Anyone who wishes to file a race protest shall submit a written account of his / her dispute to the race organizers within 24 hours from finishing the race. All proof supporting his / her claim shall be submitted / presented to the race organizers for proper evaluation. A protest fee of Php. 500 (Five Hundred Pesos) shall be collected. NO DISPUTE WILL BE ENTERTAINED IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY EVIDENCE.THE DECISION OF THE RACE ORGANIZERS IS FINAL AND IRREVOCABLE.
- More than the competition, don't forget that we are also here to have fun! Run safe, appreciate the surroundings, enjoy our beautiful nature and do your very best to finish the Sta. Cruz Trail Quest race!
Keep an eye out for more updates on our social media channels and spread the word to your friends and family. Let's come together as a community to make this trail run event a roaring success and be part of this historic moment.
See you on the trails!
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