MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has adopted House Resolution No. 87, congratulating and commending Filipino trail runner John Ray “Stingray” G. Onifa for his first-place finishes in Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) World Series events in 2025. The resolution was adopted on May 13, 2026. The recognition caps a breakthrough 2025 for Onifa. He […]
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Philippine Trail Running Association (PHILTRA) · September 29, 2026 The Philippine Trail Running Association (PHILTRA) is sending 22 athletes to the 2026 Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships (APTRC) in Wuyishan, China, on November 24–28. The team of 11 men and 11 women will race the Long Trail, Short Trail and Mountain Classic U23. With an […]
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Team Philippines Reigns Supreme as Overall Champion of the 2026 Southeast Asian Trail Running Cup
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CIBODAS, West Java, Indonesia, (July 24-26, 2026) — Team Philippines closed out the 2026 Southeast Asian Trail Running Cup (SEATRC) in Jakarta, Indonesia, as the overall champion, topping the nine-nation field with a commanding score of 586 points and a medal haul of 11 gold, 6 silver, and 7 bronze medals— well clear of second-placed […]
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Philippine National Trail Running Championships Crown New Champions, Highlight Sport Tourism, Youth Development, and Community Engagement
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April 1, 2026 – Antique Trail Marathon I Host of the Philippine National Trail Running Championships The Philippine National Trail Running Championships concluded with exceptional performances from the country’s top trail runners, while also highlighting the growing role of trail running in promoting sport tourism, youth development through Batang PHILTRA, and meaningful community engagement. The […]
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4th Philippine National Trail Running Championships I Antique Trail Marathon: Antique Positions Itself as a Rising Sports Tourism Hub for Trail Running
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Antique, Philippines — March 2026 — The Province of Antique is set to host the country’s premier trail running event as the 4th Philippine National Trail Running Championships (PNTRC) takes place on March 27–29, 2026, in partnership with the inaugural Antique Trail Marathon. The Championships will gather the nation’s strongest trail athletes, including members of […]
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Philippine Trail Running Team Returns to World Stage, Shows Strong Progress at 2025 WMTRC
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In a sport long dominated by European and American athletes — and staged in high mountain environments with altitude, steep climbs, unpredictable weather, and technical terrain — the Philippine team, which made its debut in 2023, returned to the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships (WMTRC) in 2025 with renewed purpose and strength. From Grassroots […]
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New Champions Crowned at the Philippine National Trail Running Championships
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Danao City, Cebu, Philippines – March 22-23, 2025 – The country’s top trail runners showcased their endurance, skill, and determination at the Philippine National Trail Running Championships, battling challenging terrain in pursuit of national titles. “Enduring the trails, fueling the burning passion, and chasing victory are unique characteristics possessed by every Filipino. The length and […]
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Philippine Trail Running National Team Achieves Remarkable Success at Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships
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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 […]
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Philippine Trail Running National Team Takes Flight to Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships
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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 […]
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SEA Trail Running Cup Celebrates Athletic Excellence and Environmental Stewardship in the Philippines
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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 […]
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