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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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