Category Archives: Athlete

Philippine Trail Running National Team Achieves Remarkable Success at Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships

Ulju, South Korea – The Philippine team emerged with outstanding results at the inaugural Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships, held from October 23-27, 2024, showcasing the 200 best-ranked athletes from 20 countries. The event concludes with the Philippines as the number two team in the Asia Pacific region, earning a silver medal, with Japan securing […]

Philippine Trail Running National Team Takes Flight to Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships

The Philippine Trail Running National Team is set to compete in the inaugural Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships, proudly carrying the nation’s colors. In a recent press release by the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), the Philippines was named a top contender in the team championships, thanks to our powerhouse roster of athletes.   John […]

SEA Trail Running Cup Celebrates Athletic Excellence and Environmental Stewardship in the Philippines

Elite Trail runners from different Southeast Asian countries take off at the very first Southeast Asian Trail Running Cup at Bontoc, Mountain Province  Bontoc, Mountain Province– The Philippine Trail Running Association (PHILTRA) proudly hosted the Southeast Asian Trail Running Cup last June 20-23, 2024 for the first time, marking a historic moment in the stunning […]

John Ray Onifa Secures Victory as 2023 Asia Trail Master Champion

John Ray Onifa has emerged triumphant as the Asia Trail Master Champion for 2023. The championship took place at the Siksorogo Lawu Trail in Indonesia on December 2, 2023. Another National Team member, Angelie Cabalo, claimed the third position among the female participants, with Nepal’s Rashila Tamang and Belgium’s Vanja Cnops securing the top two […]

PHI Team Dominated Vietnam Mountain Marathon

SAPA, VIETNAM— The Philippines’ National Trail Running Team has once again demonstrated its exceptional prowess in the sport by delivering an outstanding performance at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2023. This prestigious event witnessed our athletes dominating the challenging 50km and 70km categories, earning them three remarkable podium finishes. Their remarkable achievements have made our nation […]

Philippines Leads Asian countries in conquering the Austrian Alpine Alps at the World Mountain Trail

At the 2023 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck, Austria, the. Philippines, ranked 19th for long trail and 27th for short trail which puts the team as Asia’s Best Short Trail Team and Third Best Long Trail Team performance. The twelve-member Philippine team composed of six males and six females achieved the second-best […]

Team Philippines Gears Up for WMTRC Austria: A Journey of Dedication and Support

15 Days to the World Mountain Trail Running Championships. Click here to know more https://www.innsbruck-stubai2023.com/en/ . The WMTRC is set to take place from June 6 to 10 in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria, with four events: Vertical (an uphill race), Trail Short (44km), Trail Long (85km) and Mountain Classic (7km). The Philippines is sending 12 athletes with […]

Philippines to send its top trail runners Compete in the World Mountain Trail Running Championships

The Philippine Trail Running National Team, an affiliate member of the Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association, is set to compete in the upcoming World Mountain Trail Running Championships in Innsbruck, Austria from June 6-10, 2023. Philtra formed a national team composed of some of the best trail runners in the country who were chosen […]