Mt. Paldingan is a mountain trail in Eastern Pangasinan, known for its challenging trails, alternating sections of woodland and grassland and includes landmarks for the Stations of the Cross, making it a popular pilgrimage spot during the Lenten season. The "Inxiong Trail" is a well-known route. It is also popular for off-road motorcycle riders.
The summit offers a panoramic 360-degree view of the surrounding areas, including the vast plains of Pangasinan, Mt. Balungao to the southeast, the Caraballo Mountain Range, and the "Cordillera Gateway" to the north.
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Early Bird Rates: Dec 5 , 2025 - January 2, 2026
12 KM - Php 1,700
21 KM - Php 2,300
A. Schedules and Cut-off times
21 KM (8 hours)
Gun start - 5:30 AM
Finish time - 1:30 PM
12 KM (6 hours)
Gun start - 6:30 AM
Finish time - 12:30 PM (Noon)
☑ Participants for 21K must finished at least 10K race (road or trail). No entry requirement for other categories.
B. Registration Period
Early Bird: Dec 5 , 2025 - January 2, 2026
Regular Registration: January 3, 2026 - Feb 3, 2026
Late Registration: February 4, 2026 - March 4, 2026
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■ 21km
Early bird rate (Dec 5 , 2025 - January 2, 2026)- Php 2,300
Regular registration rate (January 3, 2026 - Feb 3, 2026)- Php 2,500
Late registration rate (February 4, 2026 - March 4, 2026)- Php 2,800
*INCLUSIONS:
Event Singlet
Finisher Medal
Event Trucker Cap
Personalized Race Bib
Timing System
Environmental Fees
Personal Insurance
Refreshments at Aidstation
Post Race Snack
Sinaunang Ugat Golite Waist Belt
■ 12km
Early bird rate (Dec 5 , 2025 - January 2, 2026)- Php 1,700
Regular registration rate (January 3, 2026 - Feb 3, 2026)- Php 1,900
Late registration rate (February 4, 2026 - March 4, 2026)- Php 2,100
*INCLUSIONS:
Event Singlet
Finisher Medal
Event Trucker Cap
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. 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.
F. 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 Mt. Paldingan Summit Challenge 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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