Girls Running in Trails is a national series race focused on the celebration of women in trail running. The events will be held starting on the month of March, in time for the International Women's Month and will take place in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Last year, the race series was true to the 2024 International Women's Day theme - Inspire Inclusion where we were able to open a playing field for women by women in Baguio, Cebu, and Koronadal. This year, we continue to align our goals with the IWD theme with 2025 being the year that we Accelerate Action.

Girls Running in Trails aims to support women who have the potential to excel in the sport but have limited means. The series race will raise funds in order to support programs at the grass roots: lady mountain guides, women in mountain communities, etc. We believe there are talents waiting to be discovered, and we start by evening out the playing field and then supplementing the progress of potential athletes.

This year, we move forward from inspiring inclusion to taking and accelerating action in support of Girls Running in Trails.

Location: Camp John Hay, Baguio City

📅 Date: March 30, 2025

🎽 Race Categories:

• 3KM Kids’ Run
• 8KM Trail Run
• 16KM Trail Run

Start & Finish Location: Scout Hill, Camp John Hay 

Race Route: Yellow Trail and designated trails within Camp John Hay 

Gun Start: 

• 16KM: 6:00 AM 
• 8KM: 6:30 AM
• 3KM Kids’ Run: 7:00 AM  

- Hydration bottle (1 - 1.5L)  

- Trail food: energy gels or snack 

- Sun protection: hat, buff, sunglasses 

- Phone with load  

Course Markings: Ribbons, directional signs, and marshals stationed along the route 

Ribbon Color: Pink and Red, Yellow for caution signs and no entry 

Aid Stations: Hydration and nutrition stations placed strategically along the course 

- water, ice, coke, bread, banana, watermelon, honey dew, chocolates, salt 

Estimated Participants: 160 runners 

🌿 Plogging Activity (Pre & Post-Race) – Runners will collect litter along the trails before and after the event to promote environmental responsibility. 

🎽 GRIT Women’s Empowerment Campaign – Inspiring talks from female athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. 

🎶 Post-Race Gathering – A celebration with music, refreshments, and awarding ceremonies. 

🎽 Race Kit Inclusions: 

• Event Shirt 
• Race Bib
• Finisher’s Medal (for all categories)
• Hydration & Nutrition Support
• Access to Pre & Post-Race Activities
• Insurance 

✅ First Aid and Medical Assistance available at key points 

✅ Strict compliance with environmental protection measures 

✅ No littering policy – runners must bring reusable hydration bottles 

📅 March 29, 2025 (Set-Up Day) 

• 1:00 PM Onwards: Race village set-up at Scout Hill 
• 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Race kit claiming at ROX Camp John Hay 

📅 March 30, 2025 (Race Day) 

• 3:00 AM: Set - up 
• 4:00 AM: Race Kit Claiming & Warm-Up
• 6:00 AM: 16KM Gun Start
• 6:30 AM: 8KM Gun Start
• 7:00 AM: 3KM Kids’ Run Gun Start
• 10:00 AM: Awarding Ceremony & Post-Race Celebration
• 12:00 AM: Plogging Activity/ Clean - up around the area 

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For inquiries and sponsorships, please contact: 

📧 [email protected] 

📞 09701625877 

1. The race is open to female, male, and non-binary participants. Parental consent must be provided by participants below age 18. Runners below 12 years old are encouraged to join the kids category.

2. Trail running is a technical sport that takes place on natural terrain. Participants are responsible for physical condition and preparedness.

3. Mandatory gear: 500mL hydration, trail food, race bib in front and visible, whistle

Recommended gear: first aid kit, sun protection (caps, sunscreen, etc), reusable cups"

4. Participants must be in comfortable running attire and/or footwear. Running topless/bare chest is not allowed. Participants may wear costumes with the following restrictions: a) a fully covered face will not be allowed and b) the costume should not go beyond one-foot perimeter from the body

5. No bandit runners or unregistered runners are highly discouraged. Please support by joining the race or by assisting in other volunteer roles.

6. Runners must arrive at the starting line one hour before the race for mandatory gear checking, race check-in, and warm-up.

7. No late starts. All runners must start together at the designated starting line and must follow the official race course. It is the runners responsibility to learn the course and follow trail markings.

8. In emergency cases, participants must immediately report to race officials or to nearby aid stations for assistance.

9. The organizer reserves the right to change the details of the event, including delaying, canceling, or suspending the race due to inclement weather or other potential safety risks.

10. The official finish time is recorded by the timing system from when the starting time takes off and up to when a participant crosses the finish line. Participants should cross the finish line and it is their responsibility to surrender their timing bracelet. Failure to do so may result in the finish time not captured. The race course will be closed after the cut-off.