Category Archives: Members’ 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 […]

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 […]