Bataan Highlands 50K Ultramarathon 2026 - Pilar, Bataan

The Bataan Highlands 50K Ultramarathon 2026 is a single-distance, 50 km endurance running challenge in Barangay Diwa, Pilar, Bataan, on the Philippine island of Luzon. Organised by Bataan Running Club, it is intended for runners prepared to spend a long night on an extended-distance course rather than a conventional short road race.

Race day and timing

The current-edition promotional flyer specifies Sunday 29 November 2026 at 12 midnight and a 10-hour cut-off. A secondary event-calendar listing displays 28 November, apparently referring to the preceding night; the date used here follows the dated event poster. Entrants should confirm the reporting time, assembly point and final flag-off instructions with the organiser, especially if travelling to Bataan on Saturday night.

Entry and race inclusions

The event poster advertises PHP 3,500 regular registration from 30 September to 31 October 2026, followed by PHP 3,850 late registration from 1 to 15 November 2026. The advertised package includes an event shirt, a finisher shirt, medal, four energy gels and a post-race meal. Registration is directed through MyRunTime.

Preparing for the 50K

A 50 km race with a 10-hour limit requires planning for hours on the course. Pack suitable lighting for the midnight start, and confirm the organiser's mandatory gear, support-station arrangements and exact route before race day. Although the event is based in the Bataan highlands area, a verified course profile, elevation gain and detailed GPX route were not published in the accessible event materials, so these should not be assumed.

Location note: The map marker identifies Barangay Diwa generally, not a verified start-line coordinate. Check the organiser's final instructions for the precise assembly location and any changes to the schedule.