The North Face 100…Ultras & Trails, anyone?

Boy oh boy, I can hardly contain my excitement. Trail running and ultramarathoning is finally hitting our shores! Are you up for this?

Venue and other details are still being finalized for The North Face 100, but it is definitely pushing through.

The Team Pinoy Ultra Runners will be training for this event. The team will be organizing an ultramarathon training program which will start around May and they are inviting anyone interested to join them. For inquiries, please email Neville Manaois directly at pinoyultrarunners@yahoo.com.

As for me, I’m eager to join the 10k trail runs. No more drooling over Rick and E-rod’s scenic courses. We’re finally having our fair share of trail runs in the country. Finally!

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34 Responses to “The North Face 100…Ultras & Trails, anyone?”

hi TBR, is that July 26 for the Philippines? do you know where it will be held?

sherwin said on Apr 21 08 at 3:10 PM Reply
eto na ang hinihintay ko!!! saan kaya dito sa pinas ang trail run?

marga said on Apr 21 08 at 4:11 PM Reply
wow, this actually looks cool. semi-excited to do this. hope they have a lot of goodies and just near metro manila area. hehe

dennis said on Apr 21 08 at 6:56 PM Reply
Do they have a site? What are the details of this?

Passion Runner said on Apr 21 08 at 11:15 PM Reply
Finally! Where there are hills and trees there are trails. I hope they come up with a good course. Wow Northface is really expanding their program. Their program debuted here in the US last year with mixed reviews but they are continuing and I’m sure improvements have already been made to make them even better.

Rick said on Apr 22 08 at 7:44 AM Reply
Ok ok … running life can’t be this good, my 2 favorite outdoor activities (running and trekking) married … TRAIL RUNNING!!! Woohoo!!! I’m glad it’s TNF sponsoring this activity, why? There’s a high probability they will prioritize minimizing the impact of this GRAND event on nature and hopefully educate (Leave No Trace Principle) the non-climbing community and general public on appreciating and conserving the beauty of this wonderful place we call home. Till the day comes, let’s train responsibly and safely : )

Idnod said on Apr 22 08 at 9:58 AM Reply
wooooow! go ako dito! pramis!

banggigay said on Apr 22 08 at 10:32 AM Reply
Sherwin, yes July 26. They are still finalizing details and that includes the venue

Marga and Banggi, let’s go!

Dennis, we’ll soon find out.

Passion Runner, no site. They only have the date for now. Bitin noh?

Rick, I sure hope so!

Idnod, I’m excited for you. Yup, bawal ang ma-injure or magkasakit before July 26!

bullrunner said on Apr 22 08 at 11:06 AM Reply
That’s my mom’s birthday! Paano na kaya…

markfb said on Apr 22 08 at 11:24 AM Reply
Mark, aw shucks…mommy comes first!

bullrunner said on Apr 22 08 at 12:08 PM Reply
Hi, I’m sure details will be posted in Neville’s blog :
http://hirap-mag-run.blogspot.com/

I’m sure he’ll be posting details soon on our egroups sa UP Mounatineers.
Will post them as soon as I get word.

N

ninoylist said on Apr 22 08 at 12:57 PM Reply
i’m excited hehe….

jhun said on Apr 22 08 at 2:06 PM Reply
by the way bull runner I saw you last sunday at the Global Run before and after the race but too shy to approach you, pero my next time pa nmn eh…..ganda nyo sa personal uuuyyyyy hehe god bless po!

jhun said on Apr 22 08 at 2:08 PM Reply
Ninoylist, thanks a lot! Masyadong excited ang mga tao dito eh…that includes me

Jhun, uy namumula na ako. Salamat! Next race mag hi ka naman…pero shy din ako ha!

bullrunner said on Apr 22 08 at 2:19 PM Reply
hi TBR ms Jaymie… Im eager and excited to join this Northface Trail Run just 10k event. Actually im waiting the Mens Heath 10k Trail run in Timberland San Mateo Rizal every mo of May but walang balita pa until now?.. Nanalo kc ako last year dun althouh first timer sa trail run, i got 6th Place overall, 2nd Place Age category 40 – 49.

totoy said on Apr 22 08 at 9:35 PM Reply
Hi Jaymie,

Sorry for the ingnorance but in Ultramarathons, do the runners actually run the whole way without stopping? Or are they allowed a pit stop in between? This seems interesting although baka di ko kaya. The longest I’ve ever done was a 25k at New Balance.

Any news where the 10k trail run will be held? I normally run in my weekend home inside UP Los Banos – sometimes up in Forestry, or Jamboree, the lower campus and/or IRRI depending on the mood. However, its not really trail running per se since I run on the roads. The same is true for the annual 10k Makiling Challenge with only a portion of the course passing through trails.

malmon1911 said on Apr 23 08 at 8:46 AM Reply
Jaymie,

By the way, speaking of celebrities, was that you at Chowking after the On Your Mark Run? My running buddy thought he kinda recognized you.

malmon1911 said on Apr 23 08 at 8:49 AM Reply
this is one run i would really love to do… but july 26… tsk.tsk… parang ang lapit sa milo regional elims sked sa davao. got to check my calendar again.

caloyb said on Apr 23 08 at 9:01 AM Reply
TBR! the nearest and nice trail run i know would be the Timberland Heights area in San Mateo, I’m there every weekend either mountain biking or trail running…nice 360 degree view of the city and the montalban and antipolo ranges, you’ll see tagaytay on the south and as far as mount arayat on the north…Men’s health holds the mtb and trail running races there too…I’m training for the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon on June 1st so gotta run those hills…slowly, really slow…haha…there’s picnic grounds there too so no problem…for a guide of the area email me at mondordona@gmail.com or call my cell at 09063115719…i’ll be more than glad to take you anyone around…my family barbecues at one of the peaks there…so child friendly too…and by the way, trail running and mountain biking at night is fairly safe!!!

mond said on Apr 23 08 at 9:48 AM Reply
Yes! Matutupad na pangarap ko mag-ala- Dean Karnezes! Just e-mailed Sir Neville, sana sa may UP yung training site, I go home to Fairview every weekends e.

happykoko said on Apr 23 08 at 10:22 AM Reply
Hi Bull Runner, I just linked your flicker pic of the ad to my site. Hope you don’t mind. I’m excited with this since as an archipelago, we have the best trails to run around just in case 100k’s runs explode like mushroom soon. I already sent an e-mail to Neville, hope he accepts my application to train with them. And I hope it’s in near UP too since I go home to fairview during weekends.

happykoko said on Apr 23 08 at 10:38 AM Reply
Jaymie,

Pwede ka pa pala mamula… hehehe Soon after maroon na yan.

Yup, mommy should come first. : )

Mark said on Apr 23 08 at 10:44 AM Reply
Totoy, I’m not surprised nanalo ka! Congrats kahit super late. 100k ba sa North Face?

Malmon911, I’m not a trail runner myself but definitely the decision to slow down or walk is up to you. I’m sure it’s slower than a road race due to the terrain. Some runners are more concerned about their time while others relish every moment by enjoying the view or taking photos. Some of the other more experienced trail runners here can help answer your question. Nope, that wasn’t me in Chowking

Caloyb, I’m sure there will be a next time.

Mond, so that’s where you train! Nice! thanks for the tips. Good luck with your marathon! A little over a month to go. Kwento ha.

Dean…I mean…Happykoko, enjoy your training!

Mark, pagkatapos itim na…dahil sa training!

bullrunner said on Apr 23 08 at 10:02 PM Reply
Speculation Time!…will it be in Rizal? Fort Bonifacio? Sagada!?! the farther and higher it is, the faster my heartbeat … I just pray and hope it doesn’t go over my budget – he he he

Idnod said on Apr 24 08 at 7:05 AM Reply
will it be in Timberland San Mateo? La Mesa Dam ? Clark or Subic

tone said on Apr 24 08 at 12:20 PM Reply
thanks TBR! for details on the Men’s Health all terrain race, contact Edmond Mangaser or Raul Ylanan of EMR, i believe its on June 15…they also organized a Century Ride (100km bike ride,not a race) on May 4…All Terra tel. no.638-2075…by the way TBR, hope you could give some space to announce the planned participation of One Armed Runner Isidro Vildosola, paralympics champion for his Great Wall,China Run on May 17 (his birthday is on May 15) he’s definitely in need of assistance however we can…bumped into him yesterday at the Ultra..his contact no.09057624453…

mond said on Apr 24 08 at 1:38 PM Reply
whoa! i got excited too when i saw it from marga…tpos happy to see Oz is included!! well literally it was a 100KM!! run unfortunately in Melbourne : http://thenorthface.com.au/100/index.html.
3 days .. i think i am going to die! hahaha. i can’t find the one for pinas.. uuwi na ako dian! hahaha

Good luck to those who are running

chaia said on Apr 25 08 at 2:49 AM Reply
hi jaymie…
regarding tnf 100km run, are we going to run a team of two or solo?
i already did two full marathons in the 2007 and 2008 pasig international marathon and i’m glad tnf is now here,to add excitement! whew!

God bless!

ronnie said on May 02 08 at 6:59 AM Reply
wanna know more about the race…check http://www.roxphilippines.multiply.com now…

rox said on May 23 08 at 8:11 PM Reply
July 26, 2008, Tagaytay City, Distances: 100-km (2-person and 4-person relay) and 10-km.

Check out the site:

http://www.thenorthface100.com/en/main.html

Reva said on Jun 18 08 at 4:53 AM Reply
TNF 100 registration is now open! Forms are now available for Download at ROX multiply site and will be accepted at TNF and ROX store for registration. Online registration will be available soon.

http://www.thenorthface100.com
email: tnf100@gmail.com

rox said on Jun 26 08 at 3:22 PM Reply
nice event i am sure many adventure racer will participate on this event

diego said on Jul 04 08 at 7:01 AM Reply
i want to join this event kaso wala kong kakilalang sasali huhuhu,,,

by the way is the 10k and 20k will be held in mt.batulao area???

brucewayne said on Jul 08 08 at 11:59 PM Reply
malmon1911

i’m starting my training for the tnf 100k would you like to run with me. i usually practice at makiling pero close ang makiling so i end up in mudspring then go down to football course. see you

Jun Jaranilla said on Jul 11 08 at 1:17 PM Reply