Filipino Ultra Trail Slow Runner Solo Joiner July 26-27, 2025 Gen Nakar, Quezon Province, Philippines
This Fun Run served as my 6th mountain trail run and 3rd Ultramarathon as a Solo Joiner, following the Luneta to Tagaytay Ultramarathon (60KM) last Mar. 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.
My 1st strained ankle after 1.5 years in the running era, happened in the 4th km of a 52km Trail Ultra. Lucky to finish within cut-off time and not as a last finisher.
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| My 3rd Ultramarathon (50KM) Solo Joiner; Pacific Coast Trail 2025 |
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Race Name: |
Distance: |
ULTRAMARATHON (50KM) |
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Registration: |
₱2,999 |
Inclusion: |
Race Bib, Singlet, Finisher Shirt/Medal, Post Race Meal |
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Location: |
GEN. NAKAR COASTAL ROUTE (back trail) |
Cut-off Time: |
07-Sep-2025 Sun (14 hours) |
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Requirements: |
marathon finished, medical certificate |
Shoes I used: |
Salomon Supercross 4 |
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Finished: |
YES |
Time: |
11:14:34 |
Altitude Gain: |
917m |
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New PR: |
YES |
Pace: |
13:02 |
Rank: |
52.32% (45th of 86) |
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ITRA: |
2 Points |
UTMB: |
No |
My Rating: |
5 of 10 stars |
Qualification: (1) Must be at least 18 years old on race day. (2) Must have completed a 42 Km or higher distance road or trail run. (3) Must be physically fit and in good health supported by a medical certificate with a clearly stated “fit to run” not later than six (6) months before the event.
Route difficulty: Easy route with low total elevation gain, good for beginners. Mostly flat with with off-road trail.
Remarks (My rating: 5 of 10 stars): (1) Re-scheduled event less than a month before the original date, poor planning (refund not allowed) (2) Route map for aid station not followed, only 3 of 5 were randomly placed (3) Recycled bibs were used from other race event (4) No photographers available (5) Finisher shirt/medal design is good (6) Direct route with gradual elevation increase. (7) Total elevation gain is very low for a 50km ultramarathon (excellent for beginners/slow runners)
If given the chance, do I like to join this race again? No (enough for the experience)
