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Category Archives: Blog

New Champions Crowned at the Philippine National Trail Running Championships

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 […]

GRIT Cebu Breaks Barriers in Trail Running, Fostering an Inclusive Community in Buhisan, Cebu City

“This is exactly what we envisioned—330 lovely smiles and giant hugs,” said Andrea Gaurana, PHILTRA’s head for GRIT 2025, as she thanked everyone who was part of the event. Andrea was a product of the 2024 GRIT initiative to empower women trail runners into leadership roles. This year, she took on the responsibility of heading […]

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 […]

GRIT: Empowering Women Through Trail Running Across the Philippines

Manila, Philippines – May 18, 2024 – PHILTRA is delighted to announce the successful completion of the “Girls Running in Trail” event, which took place across multiple locations in the Philippines. The event was held in Barangay San Jose, Koronadal, South Cotobato in Mindanao and Barangay Buhisan, Cebu City in Visayas on March 17, and […]

PHILTRA and Baguio City Government Forge Partnership to Enhance Trail Running Events

In a landmark collaboration aimed at elevating the trail running experience in Baguio City, the Philippine Trail Running Association (PHILTRA) and the City Government of Baguio have formalized a comprehensive agreement outlining their respective roles and responsibilities in ensuring the success and safety of trail running events within the city. Under the terms of the […]

Southeast Asian Trail Running Cup Update: The Philippine Trails is Ready

BONTOC, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE, CORDILLERA REGION, PHILIPPINES – With just seven weeks remaining until the highly anticipated Southeast Asian Trail Running Cup, Philtra is thrilled to provide an update on what promises to be the most competitive event yet in Southeast Asia happening at the PHILIPPINE TRAILS. Set against the backdrop of some of the Cordillera […]

Plogging: A sustainable Solution for Trail Preservation and Environmental Love

As Team Pinikpikan, together with other trail runners from Baguio conducted their route mapping activities, they noted the increasing litter along the route.  With this, the team has planned for a Plogging and Clean-up drive activity to be held a week before the Girls Running in Trails (GRIT) – all-women trail run. WHEN:  April 6, […]