# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cabangan Mountain Trail Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 am
- **Event Description**: Mountains in Cabangan, Zambales include the beginner-friendly Mt. Mariglem and the more challenging Cabangan Ridge Loop, Pamalingpingen Mountain Range and Mt. Lunitan. You will be rewarded with a 360-degree panoramic view of the Zambales mountains and a glimpse of the West Philippine Sea. 

The race course features open grasslands, rocky paths, and gradual ascents, with steep and challenging sections on the descent. The trail often includes a side trip to the crystal-clear waters of the Maligha and Agbobotilya rivers, perfect for a refreshing swim. 

? REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ?
Late Registration: February 1, 2026 - February 8, 2026
12 KM - Php 2,000
21 KM - Php 2,500
Click here to register: https://forms.gle/8BNeuiSUMwpRpfJy8

A. Schedules and Cut-off times
21 KM (10 hours)
Gun start - 5:30 AM
Finish time - 3:30 PM

12 KM (5 hours)
Gun start - 6:30 AM
Finish time - 11:30 AM 

☑ Participants for 21K must finished at least 10K race (road or trail). No entry requirement for other categories.

Elevation profile, course map, and GPX file

You can download the gpx file via shared folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Arin4vr7UswUhH4RYvOU6WJ14XrCk9o1?

ITRA Website/Trace de trail: https://itra.run/Races/RaceResults/Cabangan.Mountain.Trail.Festival...21.KM/2026/114037?

B. Registration Period
Early Bird: Dec 16 , 2025 - January 1, 2026
Regular Registration: January 2, 2026 - January 31, 2026
Late Registration: February 1, 2026 - February 4, 2026


■ 21km
Early bird rate (Dec 16 , 2025 - January 1, 2026)- Php 2,000
Regular registration rate (January 2, 2026 - January 31, 2026)- Php 2,300
Late registration rate (February 1, 2026 - February 4, 2026)- Php 2,500

*INCLUSIONS:
Full Sublimation Event Shirt
Finisher Medal
Personalized Race Bib
Timing System
Environmental Fees
Personal Insurance
Refreshments at Aidstation
Post Race Snack

■ 12km
Early bird rate (Dec 16 , 2025 - January 1, 2026)- Php 1,700
Regular registration rate (January 2, 2026 - January 31, 2026)- Php 1,900
Late registration rate (February 1, 2026 - February 4, 2026)- Php 2,000

*INCLUSIONS:
Full Sublimation Event Shirt
Finisher Medal
Personalized Race Bib
Timing System
Environmental Fees
Personal Insurance
Refreshments at Aidstation
Post Race Snack

C. Mandatory Items
Hydration system at least 1 liter
Trail Food
First aid kit
Cellular phone with load
Whistle
Extra cash

☑ These items will be checked during race kit claiming including Medical Certificate (valid within 6 months) and signed waiver.

D. Recognition and Other entitlements
- Top 3 male and female of each category
- Biggest Delegation Award
- All podium finishers shall receive tokens from event partners and sponsors

E. HOW TO GO TO THE EVENT VENUE
a. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Victory Liner is the primary bus company serving this route. You should board a bus bound for Iba or Sta. Cruz, as these pass directly through the town of Cabangan. 

Departure Points:
1. Caloocan Terminal: Frequent departures starting as early as 4:00 AM.
2. EDSA Cubao Terminal: Multiple daily trips.
3. Pasay Terminal: Regular and express trips available.
4. Sampaloc Terminal: Scheduled departures throughout the day.

a. Travel Time: Approximately 5 to 6 hours, depending on traffic and route (Express via SCTEX is faster).
b. Estimated Fare: Around ₱370 to ₱600 for regular air-conditioned buses.
c. Instructions: Tell the conductor or driver to drop you off at Cabangan town proper/ Cabangan Municipal Hall. From there, you can take a tricycle to your specific resort or destination.

b. PRIVATE VEHICLE
?Just pin in google maps: Cabangan Oval
5343+FP2, Olongapo - Bugallon Rd, Cabangan, Zambales
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cabangan+Oval/@15.156763,120.051671,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x33942d00761458f1:0x25e1b92b4ca392cb!8m2!3d15.156763!4d120.0542459!16s%2Fg%2F11xdl2nb8g?

- Route: Take NLEX (North Luzon Expressway) then SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway).
-Travel Time: Around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on traffic. 

c. Provision of roundtrip van shuttle services from Manila to race venue. Book your reservations now: 
-Please contact Nathan Montefalcon FB account to reserve your slot.
-Kindly wait for the van service details and payment details that will be sent directly to your messenger or thru text.

F. Event and General Guidelines
- Registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE.
- All registered participants (12km & 21km) are REQUIRED to submit a medical certificate stating that he / she is medically fit to join this type of running event. The date should be 6 months or less from the race day.
- Only registered runners can run the course. NO personal pacers allowed.
- Race forerunner and marshals may be deployed along the route to ensure that trail markers are still intact or properly placed. Photographers are positioned strategically to capture your unforgettable moments.
- Mandatory gears shall be checked before the release of the race kits. Runners with incomplete mandatory items will not be allowed to run. Also, your mandatories will be checked again at intermediate cot and finish line. Incomplete mandatories may lead to disqualification.
- To avoid too much crowd, runners are advised to pass by each aid station as quickly as possible except in cases when there is really an urgent necessity to stay longer.
- Be at your best behavior and show respect to your fellow runners, race organizers, locals and the entire community.
-The cut off times will be strictly implemented.
- Late participants who will arrive within 10 minutes after the starting time will still be allowed to run but the cut off times will NOT be adjusted. Anyone who will arrive beyond 10 minutes will be tagged as DNS (Did Not Start).
- STRICTLY NO LITTERING from start to finish! Also, bring your own portable cup, spoon and forks that you can use when drinking or eating at the aid stations.
- While the race is in progress, runners who decide NOT TO CONTINUE due to their own reasons shall express their intent or decision in the nearest Aid station. The race marshal assigned to such station will list down the names and BIB #. The runners will therefore be given the DNF (Did Not Finish) status. They can opt to take any available transportation back to the starting / finish line at their own expense.
- Likewise, any runner who will not make it to the intermediate cut off or finish line, shall be tagged as DNF. Race entitlements shall only be given to those who will finish the race.
- ALL MUST PLAY WITH INTEGRITY. Anyone caught CHEATING, including the act of sabotaging trail markers for personal advantage shall be subject to disqualification.

G. Race Dispute / Protest:
Anyone who wishes to file a race protest shall submit a written account of his / her dispute to the race organizers within 24 hours from finishing the race. All proof supporting his / her claim shall be submitted / presented to the race organizers for proper evaluation. A protest fee of Php. 500 (Five Hundred Pesos) shall be collected. NO DISPUTE WILL BE ENTERTAINED IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY EVIDENCE.THE DECISION OF THE RACE ORGANIZERS IS FINAL AND IRREVOCABLE.
More than the competition, don't forget that we are also here to have fun! Run safe, appreciate the surroundings, enjoy our beautiful nature and do your very best to finish the Cabangan Mountain Trail Festival 2026!

Keep an eye out for more updates on our social media channels and spread the word to your friends and family. Let's come together as a community to make this trail run event a roaring success and be part of this historic moment.

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laoag/cabangan-mountain-trail-festival/200029568239544
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, festivals, workshops, contests, photography
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 440

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Laoag
- **state**: ZM
- **country**: Philippines
- **location**: Sports Complex, Cabangan, Zambales
- **lat**: 15.16211
- **long**: 120.05555
- **full address**: Sports Complex, Cabangan, Zambales, Raquel Meatshop, 2203 Cabangan, Philippines, Laoag

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Cabangan Mountain Trail Festival being held?
  - **A:** Cabangan Mountain Trail Festival takes place on Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 am to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 am at Sports Complex, Cabangan, Zambales, Raquel Meatshop, 2203 Cabangan, Philippines, Laoag.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Cabangan Mountain Trail Festival?
  - **A:** Cabangan Mountain Trail Festival is organized by Marcado Trail Quest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Cabangan Mountain Trail Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Laoag, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 440+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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