Ultra Running Hub Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines · Sunday, May 2, 2027
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Hardcore 50 Miles (H50M)
176 days away
74 km Distance
4,450 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 60 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 22 hours
17:50 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 486 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~45 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (80km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Daytime high 29°C
Night low 21°C
Rainfall Wet — expect rain
Daylight 12 h 44 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 716 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 74 km of trail with 4,450 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes60 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition74 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles4,450 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 22 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Type of Terrain: 75% Paths / 15% Tracks / 10% Roads
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