2025 National Team

GODWIN MIRAR

Long Trail

Bukidnon

ELIZABETH DANGADANG

Long Trail

Baguio City

LARRY APOLINARIO

Long Trail

Antique

ANGELIE CABALO

Long Trail

South Cotobato

JOEBERT ELMAGUIN

Long Trail

Iloilo

JOHN RAY ONIFA

Short Trail

Antique

JOY BELTRAN

Short Trail

South Cotobato

RANDOLF GONZALES

Short Trail

Rizal

NOEMI FERNANDEZ

Short Trail

Bukidnon 

ROMNICK TONGKALING

Short Trail

Davao del Sur

ANGELICA ALEJO

Short Trail

Antique

KEN OLIVER LIBO-ON

Youth

Antique

CESSA MONTERDE

Youth

Bukidnon

SAMUEL MANUEL

Youth

Baguio City

EVAN DIAN SITOY

Youth

Bukidnon

Zhedrac Dave Fagsao

Youth

Mountain Province

Charlotte Ann Muyco

Youth

South Cotobato

Arnie Macaneras

Ultra I Team Captain

Davao del Sur

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

To be updated and announced in May

TRAINING POOL

Jhaymore Pugoy, Gabriel Mirar, Ann Monette Doplon, Hannah Ahrain, Roberto Cain and Jevie Cagatin

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Members of the Philippine team are selected through an annual selection process that is published in this website and are circulated via email to PHILTRA members.  Please visit this link to view the selection process for the 2025 Team.

HELP US SUPPORT THE PHILIPPINE TRAIL RUNNING TEAM

The pioneer PHILTRA National Team was formed in March 2023.  Our national team debuted impressively at the 2023 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, ranking 12th globally and first in Asia (READ STORY HERE). At the SEA Trail Running Cup in June 2024, our athletes emerged as the overall Team Champion for Long Trail (Male), Short Trail (Male and Female) and Mountain Classic (U20).  We brought home 5 out of 8 gold medals and a total of 16 medal tally ranking us on top of Southeast Asian countries. READ SEATRC STORY HERE.  In October of the same year, at the Asia Pacific Trail Running Championships, the Philippines brought home the gold by John Ray Onifa.  The Philippine Team also garnered three silver medals as second overall winner of the Team-Overall, Team-Men's Short Trail and Team-Men's Long Trail. Trail. READ THE APTRC STORY HERE

We're dedicated to improving our global and regional standings, supporting athletes, and excelling in international competitions through training, local events, and continued support. A strong campaign on inclusion of the sports in Brisbane 2032 is happening and when it happens, Philippines will battle for gold.  The race starts now but sustainable funding is needed. 

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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 [...]

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Mar
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 [...]

28
Oct
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 [...]

23
Oct
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 [...]

02
Jul
Trailblazing Health: Philippine Trail Running National Team Partners with Healthway Medical Network for a Year of Optimal Wellness and Care Beyond Cure

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04
Feb
Cordillera Mountain Ultra: Highlights from the Philippine Trail Running National Championships 2023

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12
Dec
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 [...]

04
Dec
PHI Team Dominated Vietnam Mountain Marathon

SAPA, VIETNAM— The Philippines’ National Trail Running Team has once again demonstrated its exceptional prowess [...]

26
Sep

2024 National Team

ATHLETE: Long Trail: Elizabeth Dangadang, Angelie Cabalo, Larry Apolinario, Arnie Macaneras, Rhys Pawid, Roberto Cain. Short Trail: John Ray Onifa, Romnick Tongkaling, Randolf Gonzales, Godwin Mirar, Louie Niala, Jhaymore Pugoy, Christabel Martes, Trisha Reyes, Noemi Fernandez, Angelica Alejo. Batang Philtra: Rayven Jay Eta, Samuel Manuel, Lance Naral, Charlotte Ann Muyco, Luisa Cuerpo. COACH: Christabel Martes ATHLETE MANAGER: Gerald Tipones ATHLETE OFFICER:  RONS NEBRE/LOUIE GANAYAN

PIONEER MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL TEAM WHO COMPETED IN THE WORLD MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN JUNE 2023: L-R RANDOLF GONZALES, JEFFRIE ZONIO, GODWIN MIRAR, CECILLE WAEL, GRETCHEN FLEIPE, ELIZABETH DANGADANG, CHRISTABEL MARTES, ANGELIE CABALO, AUGUSTORALIN SABANAL-MARTE, JOHNRAY ONIFA, LARRY APOLINARIO AND ARNIE MACANERAS.  COACH: ANDY DUBOIS ASST COACH: CHRISTABEL MARTES.  ATHLETE MANAGER/OFFICER: MARC MOLINA