RIDE HIGHER.
FINISH STRONGER.
Four challenges. One mountain. Take on cross-country MTB, E-Bike, or Gravel terrain.
November 29, 2026
GUN START
6:00 AM
START / FINISH
TBA
LOCATION
Camp John Hay
RIDE HIGHER.
FINISH STRONGER.
Four challenges. One mountain. Take on cross-county MTB, E-Bike, or Gravel terrain.
November 29,2026
60 KM XC
30 KM XC
60 KM E-BIKE
30 KM GRAVEL
BIG MAN CATEGORY
50KM XC • 25KM XC50KM E-BIKE • 25KM GRAVEL
JOHN HAY EDITION
____ PICK YOUR LINE
YOUR
WAYS TO
GO UP NORTH.
⎯⎯⎯ PICK YOUR LINE
YOUR WAYS TO.
GO UP NORTH..
Choose the route that matches your machine, experience, and appetite for elevation.
⎯⎯⎯ PICK YOUR LINE
FOUR WAYS TO.
GO UP NORTH..
01
50KM
CROSS - COUNTY MTB
The full mountain challenge
Endurance ⏺ Climbs ⏺ Technical Trail
02
30KM
CROSS - COUNTY MTB
Fast, punchy, and trail-first
Trail ⏺ Flow ⏺ Community Race
03
30KM
BIG MAN CATEGORY
Strength meets the trail
MTB ⏺ Weight Qualified ⏺ Competitive
04
50KM
E-BIKE CHALLENGE
Assisted. Still earned.
E-MTB ⏺ Endurance ⏺ Mountain route
04
30KM
GRAVEL CHALLENGE
Speed beyond the pavement
Mixed Terrain
01
50KM
CROSS - COUNTY MTB
The full mountain challenge
Endurance ⏺ Climbs ⏺ Technical Trail
02
30KM
CROSS - COUNTY MTB
Strength meets the trail
MTB ⏺ Weight Qualified ⏺ Competitive
03
50KM
E-BIKE CHALLENGE
Assisted. Still earned.
E-MTB ⏺ Endurance ⏺ Mountain Route
04
30KM
GRAVEL CHALLENGE
Speed beyond the pavement
40C Minimum ⏺ Mixed Terrain
05
30KM
BIG MAN
Assisted. Still earned.
E-MTB ⏺ Endurance ⏺ Mountain Route
⎯⎯⎯ ENTRY FEES
COMMIT
EARLY.
SAVE YOUR
SLOT.
Registration dates will be announced with the official launch. Fees shown are the approved working rates.
⎯⎯⎯ AGE DIVISIONS
YOUR CATEGORY.
YOUR RACE.
Age eligibility and category-merging rules will be confirmed in the final rider guide
16 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 -49
50 - 59
60 +
35 and below
36 and above
16 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 -49
50 +
35 and below
36 and above
16 - 29
30 - 39
40 -49
50 and above
Open Category
16 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 -49
50 +
35 and below
36 and above
150cm · 68kgs
152 cm · 70kgs
155 cm · 72kgs
+ 2kgs for every additional 2.54 cm of height, up to 183 cm.
Official Weigh-In during race kit claiming.
Non qualifying riders may still race but are not eligible for Big Man podium placement or awards
ENTRY FEES
COMMIT
EARLY.
SAVE YOUR
SLOT.
Registration dates will be announced with the official launch. Fees shown are the approved working rates.
____ AGE DIVISIONS
YOUR
CATEGORY.
YOUR RACE..
Age eligibility and category-merging rules will be confirmed in the final rider guide.
16 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 +
35 and below
36 and above
16 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 and above
35 and below
36 and above
16 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 and above
Open Category
16 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 and above
35 and below
36 and above
150cm · 68kgs
152cm · 70kgs
+2kg per additional 2.54cm up to 183cm
Official Weigh-In during race-kit claiming.
Non-qualifying riders may still race but are not eligible for Big Man podium placement or awards.
____ RIDE PREPARED
MANDATORY
MEANS
MANDATORY.
Final mandatory and optional equipment classification remains in review. Emails will be sent once finalized.
____ RACE DAY
START TOGETHER.
CLIMB YOUR
OWN RACE.
25KM ⏺ Blue
50KM ⏺ Black
____ RIDE PREPARED
MANDATORY
MEANS.
MANDATORY.
Final mandatory and optional equipment classification remains in review. Emails will be sent once finalized.
01 HYDRATION
Minimum 1 liter soft bottle or hydration flask
02 EMERGENCY CASH
₱1,500 carried by every rider
03 MTB TIRES
Minimum 2.0-inch width
05 SELF-SUPPORT
Bike-appropriate repair kit
____ RACE DAY
START
TOGETHER.
CLIMB YOUR
OWN RACE..
25KM ⏺ BLACK 50KM ⏺ BLUE
Minimalist finisher apparel
November 29, 2026 ⏺ Camp John Hay, Baguio City
November 29,2026 ⏺ PUGON by Amare ⏺ Camp John Hay, Baguio City