Ultra Running Hub Hungduan Ifugao, Philippines · Saturday, September 12, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
The Last Stand of Yamashita
Race completed
50 km Distance
3,535 m Climbing
7.8 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 71 m / km
Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.
Time limit 14 hours
16:48 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 86% of 50K races. Measured against 1087 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~14 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 27°C
Night low 20°C
Rainfall Wet — expect rain
Daylight 12 h 18 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 693 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a vertical 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 50 km of trail with 3,535 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes71 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles3,535 m of ascent to walk up.
- HeadlampsA 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
Type of Terrain: 75% Paths / 5% Tracks / 20% Roads
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