20/05/2026
Same race date: 05/17/26
KTU 2026 (PHL) = Zegama 2026 (ESP)
Trail running in Europe feels different. The mountains become stadiums. Thousands hike up just to cheer for runners fighting every climb, every descent, every cutoff.
Sometimes I wonder… kanusa kaha ma ingani ang trail running sa Pilipinas?
We are surrounded by mountains. We have some of the most beautiful and brutal trails in the world. We have passionate runners, strong communities, and races that can humble even elite athletes. But trail running here still feels underground.
Maybe because our sports culture is still centered around basketball and mainstream events. Maybe because mountain sports are harder to access. Maybe because many people still don’t fully understand what trail runners endure out there for hours or even days.
But slowly, it’s growing.
One day, our mountains won’t just be places people pass through. They’ll become arenas filled with energy, noise, and people celebrating human endurance.
And honestly, Philippine trails deserve that kind of crowd.
*Image on the left is AI generated*
