Alicia Ultra in Bohol is a 2021 ATM Candidate

In the first quarter of 2020 the spotlights will shine on various islands of the Philippines quite a few times. Culiminating in the Cordillera Mountain Ultra on 7 March - the country’s SuperTrail in the Asia Trail Master Championship series - no fewer than three Candidate Races will be held in the months of January and February. Local runners therefore have no excuses not to be in shape for CMU!

Last week we already announced the Philippine Mountain Run in Kibungan, Luzon on 11 January and the Mt Kalatungan in Bukidnon, Mindanao on 1 March, this week we are happy to add the Alicia Ultra as a 2021 ATM Candidate Race on the island of Bohol on 23 February. This will be Bohol Island’s first trail ultra marathon, happening in the beautiful town of Alicia, 3 hours away from the province’ capital Tagbilaran City. Bohol is the island to the east of Cebu.

The trail course is set over the luscious green rolling hills of the Alicia Panoramic Park also known as the Binabaje Hills, oil palm plantations, river banks, rice paddies, and the Batong Puti Cliffside Park. The highlight of the race is the chance to gaze upon the panoramic views of the Binabaje Hills at sunrise. Though the highest point of the route is just about 350masl, the short steep ascents, slippery descents, and sun‐exposed terrain offer a good amount of challenge even to the most seasoned trail runner.

The 50KM Trail Ultra will start on Sunday, 1:30AM at the Alicia Gymnasium followed by the 25KM Trail Run at 3:30AM. The 12KM Fun Trail will start 5:30AM.

More details can be found on the official website and facebook page.