Mt. APO Sky & Vertical Race 2027

Sta Cruz, Philippines

Expected November 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

159.4km

Distance

159.4km

Climb

Mountainous·8,742m

Start Time

12:01

Cutoff

48:0:0

Terrain

Trail

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Mt. APO Sky & Vertical Race on November 14-16, 2026 (Saturday until Monday) at Playa de Oboza Beach Resort, Barangay Darong, Sta Cruz, Davao Del Sur, Philippines. This event is in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Sta Cruz and Department Of Tourism Davao Region.

Mt. APO, highest peak in the Philippines
159.44 km distance
8742 m elevation gain
Lovely Endemic Birds along the course
Single Track & Dirt Roads
Mossy Forest Jungle
Ridge Running
High Altitude Running
Wild berries & strawberries
Balusong Waterfalls
Hanging Bridges
Boulder Face
Rock Tower
Crater Lake/ Mt. APO Lake
Mt. APO Summit
Bamboo Peak
Langan River
Karankaran Peak
Tambaraan Peak
Mount Loay Peak
Mount Tinako Peak
Mount Byaon Peak
Mount Dinor Peak
Pilan River
Tagaytay Peak
Mt. Juloy trail
Mt. Malusing trail
Mt. Fortune Peak
Playa De Oboza Beach Resort

Course map

View the route on itra.run

Opens on itra.run, outside Finndu

The practical side

Qualification

100 Miles: at least a 100km finisher with 4,500m elevation gain within 2 years. 50 Miles: 42km trail finisher. 42KM: 21km trail finisher. 21KM: no requirement.

Terrain

Pavement, rough road, single track, boulder, mossy forest, ridge, high altitude

Route

Start/finish at Playa de Oboza Beach Resort. Route includes Barangay Hall Sibulan, Lower Tibolo, Balusong Waterfalls, Aboitiz Plant A, Tingting, Tudaya Elem. School, Upper Tudaya, Baruring, Desander, Sitio Colan, Sitio Tumpis, Camp 1, Camp 2, Boulder Face, Rock Tower, White Sand, 87 Degrees, Mt. APO Crater, Mt. APO Summit (Davao side), then back to Lower Tibolo, then to Bamboo Peak, Barangay Rizal, Tubison trail, Langan, Sinoron, Saliducon, and finish.

Getting There

From Davao airport take cab to Ecoland Bus Terminal, then bus to Barangay Darong, Sta Cruz. Travel time 30-40 mins.

Good to know

What to bring

Hydration Pack (at least 1.5 liters)

Headlamp with extra battery

Whistle

Jacket (waterproof/thermal)

Gloves

Headwear

Trail Food in ziplock

Cellphone with load and fully charged

MedKit (for LBM, stomach-ache, headache, emergency blanket)

Extra Money

What you get

Finisher medal

Finisher t-shirt

High Quality Finisher's Shirt

High Quality Finisher's Medal

Buckle Finisher for 100 Miles

Trophies for Top 3 (male & female) all categories

Logistics (hauling, food, fluids)

Trail Fee (markings)

Refreshments at all aid stations

Food/Snacks

ITRA Performance Points

UTMB Qualifying Points

Asia Trail Master Championship Points (100 miles & 42km)

Grandmaster Point (100 miles & 80km)

Free slots for Male & Female Champions for next V2S Mountain Race

Finisher certificateYes, for 160km, 80km, and 42km distances, a current 'Fit to Run' medical certificate is required.

On the day

Public transportFly to Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City. Take a cab to Ecoland Bus Terminal, then a bus to Barangay Darong, Sta Cruz. Travel time from Davao City is 30-40 mins.

Aid stations · 16There are 16 aid stations for the 100 Miles race.

Before you enter

RefundsNo refund of registration fee. No transfer of slot without organizer's knowledge.

TransfersNo transfer of slot without organizer's knowledge.

DeferralsNo deferral mentioned.

If the race is cancelledNo refund of registration fee.

Bad weatherRace proceeds rain or shine. Race Director can postpone or cancel due to typhoon, fire, force majeure.

Time limitThe time limit is 48 hours.

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Mt. APO Sky & Vertical Race 2027

Overview

Course map

The practical side

Good to know

What is the elevation gain for the 100 Miles race?

Is there a 50 Miles option?

What is the mountain level?

What is the finisher level?

Is the race part of a national league?

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