Monday, January 27, 2025

My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

Filipino Ultra Road Run Solo Joiner January 25 to 26, 2025 in Bulacan, Philippines



Pampanga to Bulacan Ultramarathon 2025 (50 KM) is in its third year of ultra road running distance from Guagua, Pampanga passing through San Fernando, Mexico, San Luis, Candaba then ends in Baliuag, Bulacan happening every first quarter of the year. Not much was provided by the Race Director / Organizer. It's my first time joining a road ultramarathon and my pre-birthday marathon adventure.
 
I've been a Fun Run Solo Joiner since 2007 but not as a runner (walker actually as most of the time I was walking), just for the sake of Race Singlet and being a joiner. My longest distance was even 10km (about 2x only), and usual for 5km. I stopped joining because I was lazy and lost interest. More than 10 years later until April 13, 2024, my first official run training for Fun-Run, I was so bored I had nothing to do and no regular hobby (so somehow it was a spontaneous decision). My main triggering factor was the FINISHER SHIRT (bragging entitlement shirt) and TikTok / FB Reels of running tips randomly (not that motivated, just for a push on my interest). From 10km to a Half-Marathon, I suddenly decided again to elevate the distance to a full marathon (42.2km) as my running interest is getting addicted out of boredom and depression. 

Race NamePAMPANGA TO BULACAN ULTRA 2025     Distance Joined: ULTRAMARATHON (50KM)
Registration / Inclusion: PHP 3,360 / Singlet, Finisher's Medal/Shirt, Post Race Meal, loot bag, acrylic trophy
LocationGUAGUA TO BALIWAG ROUTE     Cut-off Time: 25-Jan-2025 Sat 2300H-0900H (10 hours)
FinishedYES               Time09:29:01               Pace: 11:04           
New PRYES               Elevation Gain60m               Rank129th of 133 

Route difficulty: Point to point route is one of the best running route for an ultramarathon race with seven aid stations along. Starting from Guagua, Pampanga passing through San Fernando, Mexico, San Luis, Candaba then ends in Baliuag, Bulacan. Total distance of almost 52 kilometers with a relatively flat route (60m total altitude gain) which is awesome for new PR aim.
Remarks (My rating: 3 of 5 stars): (1) Beginner-friendly route, the route has minimal elevation gain (60m) (2) Well-organized, started on time. Minimal water stops. (3) Singlet design is ok / Finisher Shirt/Medal design is good. (4) Registration fee is reasonable enough (5) My opinion/observation during the run, biased toward those group runners (felt some support vehicle finishers, lol!).
If given the chance, would I like to join this race again? No (enough for the experience)

My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

Pampanga to Bulacan Ultramarathon Race Event Schedule Jan. 25-26, 2025 (my itinerary):
1600H bus to Kamuning (13+45); walk to Genesis bus Cubao
1800H bus to Natividad, Guagua 181
2000H walk to Natividad Elementary School (2.5km)
2100H race kit claiming, waiver signing, warm-up
2230H race briefing, last-minute preparation, toilet feel
2300H race start time (50km point-to-point route from Guagua to Baliuag)
0900H Cut Off Time 10 hours (Finish Line); finisher kit claiming, rest, photo-ops
1030H bus to Sauyo, QC 106; bus to home 15

Mandatory things to bring:
1. Hydration vest / hydration belt with collapsable hydration bottle
2. Smart phone (fully charge) / Cash / ID / Wallet / ointment
3. Blinkers / Primary Headlamp/torch/light
4. Reflector vest / Camping spork / energy gels

My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

     
My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

     
My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

     
My 1st Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pampanga to Bulacan 2025

50KM 2025 PAMPANGA TO BULACAN ULTRAMARATHON (Guagua to Baliuag Ultra Alay Lakad)

1x Ultra Marathon Finisher 😁 My newest pre-birthday adventure instead of usual out of the country trip. Ultrahealthy na, ultratipid pa! Despite the worsening right knee pain and other body pains, I reached the finish line with relatively flat point to point route (total altitude gain of 60m). 45 hours recovery time. 

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