Filipino Ultra Marathon Solo Joiner 01-Mar-2025 Sunday in Rizal Park, Philippines
"I’ve learned that it’s what you do with the miles, rather than how many you’ve run' - Rod DeHaven, Track & Field Coach
This Fun Run served as my Second ULTRAMARATHON (60KM) as a Solo Joiner and the longest run distance I have, following the Pampanga to Bulacan Ultramarathon (50KM) last Jan. 2025. My main objective is just to finish the race (beating my previous PR is optional), I want to enjoy the run at my own pace.
Race Name: LUNETA TO TAGAYTAY ULTRA 2025 Distance Joined: ULTRAMARATHON (60KM)
Registration / Inclusion: PHP 2,500 / Bib w/o timing chip, Finisher's Medal/Shirt/trophy, post race meal
Location: LUNETA TO TAGAYTAY ROUTE Cut-off Time: 01-Mar-2025 Sat 2300H-1300H (14 hours)
Finished: YES Time: 13:21:03 Pace: 13:00
New PR: YES Elevation Gain: 834m Rank: last finishers
Route difficulty: Point to point route was provided starting from Kilometer Zero, Rizal Park, Manila, passing through Pasay, Paranaque, Las Pinas, Bacoor, Imus, Dasmarinas, Silang, and then ends in People's Park, Tagaytay. Total distance of more than 63 kilometers with a continuously ascending route (834m total altitude gain) which is challenging for Ultramarathon beginners.
This race has a distance of around 64km and has only 4 aid stations every 10km on the first 40km only. The initial plan was to have AS every 5km after 40km, but no AS provided until the finish line. With very hot and humid weather, it is very disappointing/frustrating especially no finisher medal received for us last finishers slow runners to think we paid for it and I'm one of those who availed the early bird promo. The Organizer didn't care at all, there's NO official start/finish time recorded and NO list of official finishers. The excitement of finishing my longest distance faded away on the bare minimum expectation I have as a Slow Runner.
Remarks (My rating: 0 of 5 stars): (1) Not beginner-friendly point-to-point route with gradually increasing high elevation gain. (2) NO FINISHER MEDAL RECEIVED to think that we paid for it for slow runners last finishers (3) Not organized, parang nagpatakbo lang ng mga tambay sa kanto (one-hour delayed start time, magulo ang start race area, no Marshals/markers on the route, magulo din ang finish race area, all last finishers didn't have the finisher medal) (4) no official start/finish time recorded, as in just run within cut-off time (Organizer told whatever recorded on my wrist watch) and no official list of finishers also (5) Very minimal aid station, every 10km of 1st 40km route only to think that the last hours was continuously ascending under scorching weather (RD posted plan was AS on every 5km after 40km)
If given the chance, would I like to join this race again? No (not beginner-friendly, not organized)
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| My 2nd Ultramarathon (60KM) Solo Joiner; Luneta to Tagaytay 2025 |
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| My 2nd Ultramarathon (60KM) Solo Joiner; Luneta to Tagaytay 2025 |
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| My 2nd Ultramarathon (60KM) Solo Joiner; Luneta to Tagaytay 2025 |
Luneta to Tagaytay Ultramarathon Race Event Schedule Mar. 01-02, 2025 (my itinerary):
July 2024: Early Bird Registration: ₱2,500
1700H Mar. 01 Sat e-jeep to Luneta (13+59)
2000H race kit claiming, waiver signing, warm-up; Baggage deposit service 50
2200H race briefing, last-minute preparation, toilet feel
2300H Luneta start time (1 hour delayed)
Manila, Pasay, Paranaque, Las Pinas, Bacoor, Imus, Dasmarinas, Silang, Tagaytay
1300H Mar. 02 Sun Cut Off 14 hours (Tagaytay Finish Line); finisher kit claiming, rest, photo-ops
Papa P La Paz Bachoy meal 304; jeep/tricycle to hotel 35
1400H D'Square Kubo 1 night 1,092; Bath, relax and sleep; Chickoks sisig inasal 234; massage 1,500
1100H Mar. 03 Mon Hotel check-out; brunch 159
1200H Bus to Pasay MRT / Home (120+48+33)
TOTAL: ₱6,147
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 / energy gels
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| My 2nd Ultramarathon (60KM) Solo Joiner; Luneta to Tagaytay 2025 |
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| My 2nd Ultramarathon (60KM) Solo Joiner; Luneta to Tagaytay 2025 |
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| My 2nd Ultramarathon (60KM) Solo Joiner; Luneta to Tagaytay 2025 |
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| My 2nd Ultramarathon (60KM) Solo Joiner; Luneta to Tagaytay 2025 |
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| My 2nd Ultramarathon (60KM) Solo Joiner; Luneta to Tagaytay 2025 |
60KM 2025 LUNETA TO TAGAYTAY ULTRAMARATHON
4x Full / 2x Ultra Marathon Finisher 😁
The longest distance (60 KILOMETERS) I did on almost 11 months of running. Reached the finish line with a point to point route and total altitude gain of 834m despite the burdening inner knee pain. 92 hours recovery time.
My will is strong but my knees were far too weak. Proud Slow Runner achievement.
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