The participation of the Philippine contingent to this event is organized by the Philippine Skyrunning Association.

This event has gained its reputation as the "world's toughest mountain race", involving a 9-km climb to the peak (4095m) and a 12-km descend to the finish line. A true challenge to the spirit of human endurance.

This year's event is the final and championship leg of the 2009 International Skyrunning Series. The other Skyrunning legs are hosted by Mexico, Portugal, Switzerland, Slovenia, France, Italy, Venezuela, Japan and Spain.  

In 2007 there were just a handful of us Filipino mountain runners in this event. In 2008 and 2009, the runners and supporters numbered more than 40, the largest international contingent! This year, we are targeting to have a even bigger Philippine contingent.   

 25th Mt Kinabalu International Climbathon Website

Suggested Itinerary:

• Oct ____ - Flight to Kota Kinabalu (KK)
  
• Oct ____ - Travel from KK to Kinabalu Park
• Oct __, Tue - Practice run /trek
• Oct __, Thu - Practice run /trek
• Oct __, Sat - Race for Women and Men Veteran
• Oct __, Sun - Race for Men Open, Travel back to KK
• Oct __, Mon - Flight back to Manila or Clark
  

Fee for Joining the Philippine Contingent: P____ includes

• Membership to PSA for 2010
• Race entry fee
• Free 1-month pass to enter Mt Kinabalu, for training
• Assistance in hostel booking in KK and near race site
• Assistance in travel arrangements
• Transport from KK airport to hostel in KK, and back (if part of the main group)
• Transport from KK to race site, and back (if part of the main group)
• After-race dinner on Octobe __
• Inclusion in e-group of PSA
• Access to training and racing tips, and cost-saving travel tips
• Open invitation to join PSA's group training

Other Expenses of the runner:

• Round-trip air ticket to KK
• Travel tax and air terminal fee
• Hostel accommodation in KK and near race site, and meals

  JOIN THE PHILIPPINE CONTINGENT!

Your Next Steps

1. Email your full name and race category (Men Open, Women Open, or Men Veteran....40 y/o and above)
   
2. Pay participation fee of P4500 (includes membership to PSA
3. Join the PSA e-group to interact and get info and update
4. Book your flight to Kota Kinabalu via Air Asia or Cebu Pacific
5. Join PSA in group training or train with your own group.

Benefits of a PSA Member:

• Enrollment in PSA e-group.
• Open invitation to join group activities and training.
• Realize substantial savings when joining the group in local and foreign travels.
• Meet new friends with interest same as yours.
• Have fun and adventure in the outdoors.
• Portion of membership fee allocated to support deserving top Pinoy runners.
• Maintain an Active & Healthy Lifestyle

Q&A:

• Q: Can I join the contingent even if I'm not racing? A: Yes! You can be a tourist trekker or a supporter. Your participation fee will be P_____ only.
• Q: Where do I pay the fee? A: You can hand it to any PSA officer or deposit thru RCBC or BPI (we'll email or text you the bak details)
• Q: Can I be PSA member even if Im not joining the Mt Kinabalu Climbathon? A: Yes! PSA have many activities you can join.
• Q: Can I join the training runs even If I'm not joning the Mt Kinabalu Climbathon? A: Yes! You just have to be PSA member first. Your identity will be subject to verification.
  
• Q: Can I join the race on my own? A: Yes, you can register online in the event website, but you do not get the benefits and cost-saving schemes arranged for the members of the Philippine contingent.
• Q: Will the event and Philippine Team be covered by media? A: Yes. Just like in 2007 and 2008, wherein several newpapars and sports magazines, as well as TV and radio featured the event and the Team, this year's event and athletes will be covered by media.  The contingent also has "in-house" media people who will travel with the contingent and prepare reports, articles and arrange press releases.
• Q: Who are the Philippine's bets to this race? A: We are currently discussing with tops mountain runners and their sponsors. we will announce names soon.
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Organized by Rope Access Services & Consulting Inc

Duration: 40 hous

Date & Venue: tba

Training fee: Free for to-be IRA technicians, P6,000 for outsiders

Course coverage:

• Day 1 - Course orientation, Safety principles, IRA equipment, Safety knots
• Day 2 - ABRA: Anchoring, Belaying, Rappelling, Ascending lecture and demo
• Day 3 - ABRA practice, IRA skils
• Day 4 - Self rescue, One-person rescue, improvised techniques
• Day 5 - Written exam, Simulation exercises  
  

Email us for queries.