Ahon Ascent Trilogy 2026 — Leg 1
Light The Totem.
Leg 1 opens the trilogy at Mt. Kalisungan—where the climb begins and the story takes shape. Every finisher earns a Totem segment. Complete all three legs and the Totem completes as a desk lamp.
(full details and registration Ahon Ascent Trilogy 2026 — Leg 1 (Early Bird) – Ahon.ph )
Quick Details
Date: March 1, 2026
Venue: Mt. Kalisungan, Calauan, Laguna
Race Technical Director: Ken Agsaway (Wild Spaces)
Participant limit: 500 total runners (all categories combined)
Distances & Elevation Gain
4K Road-to-Trail (RTT): ~100m+
10K: ~700m+
21K: ~1200m+
The Totem Lore (2026)
Leg 1 — Ground (Light Khaki) — The Dog.
Steady. Loyal. Built for the long work before the glory.
Leg 2 — Dawn (Lilac) — The Centipede.
Patient power. Many steps, one direction.
Leg 3 — Summit Light (Apricot) — The Serpent Eagle.
Clarity at altitude. The final ascent, the final light.
What You Get
- Official race bib
- Race-day support on designated points along the course (marshals + stationed medics)
- Hydration / aid stations (as indicated on race briefing)
- Finisher Totem segment (for official finishers of the course)
- Event shirt (while supplies are guaranteed within the registration timeline below)
- Official results published on the Ahon website after race day
- Age Groups (for ranking/results) - 21k only
29 & below
30–39
40–49
50 & up
Age group is based on age on race day (March 1, 2026).
Registration Tiers
Early Bird (EB): Jan 12–Jan 25
Limited to 75 slots per distance.
Standard: Jan 26–Feb 15
Event shirt + official Totem segment are guaranteed until Feb 15.
Group registrations (minimum 10 runners) are available during Standard.
Last Call (LC): Feb 16–Feb 27 (only if slots are still available)
LC registrants receive a finisher token on race day, and the event shirt + official Totem segment will be shipped after the event.
LC includes a shipping fee.
Important: If the participant limit is reached at any point, registration will close immediately.
Trilogy Reward
Earn your way to the final climb. Sign up for Leg 1 + Leg 2 with the same email, and you get ₱500 OFF Leg 3.
Reward code will be sent after your Leg 2 registration is confirmed. One-time use.
Race Kit Claiming
- Every participant is required to sign a Waiver & Release of Liability prior to the race.
- Please present a valid ID upon claiming.
- Mandatory gear check will be enforced.
- Participants 17 years old and below must present a consent + waiver form signed by a parent/guardian.
- Mandatory Gear
- Torch/headlamp (required for 21K; recommended for all)
- Hydration (at least 1L capacity)
- Trail food
- Fully charged cellphone with load
- Basic first aid kit (at minimum: cleansing pad or betadine, gauze pad, adhesive tape)
- Medicine kit (at minimum: antihistamine, anti-acid, paracetamol, personal meds)
- Whistle
- Collapsible cup
- Recommended Gear
- Trail running shoes
- Headwear / cap
- Trekking/hiking poles
During the Event
- No bib number changes or substitutions allowed.
- Mandatory gear must be carried for the entire race.
- Bib numbers must be visible at all times.
- Carry essential snacks and hydration to sustain yourself between aid stations.
- Present bib numbers to marshals at checkpoints for recording.
- Cut-off times are strictly enforced; no exceptions.
- Notify the race director or nearest marshal before declaring DNF.
- DNF participants are responsible for their own transportation expenses.
- Intermediate cutoff: To be announced.
Grounds for Disqualification
- Loss or alteration of official bib number.
- Failure to carry mandatory gear(s).
- Cheating, shortcutting, or tampering with course markings.
- Participation by unregistered runners or unauthorized pacers.
- Penalty may be applied for missing mandatory items; failure to present more than two mandatory items may result in disqualification.
- The race director/organizer reserves the right to modify rules and/or the race route at any time, including during the event, to ensure participant safety and welfare.
Weather, Cancellation, Refunds
- This event is race-or-shine. Cancellation/postponement notices will be issued 48 hours prior only if uncontrollable factors (e.g., severe weather or safety risks) require it.
- Registration is non-refundable.
- Transferring registrations is not allowed.
- We use registration funds to pay for the items and services needed to host the event. Refunds will not be provided unless the event is cancelled for reasons within our control. Examples of factors not within our control include (but are not limited to): dangerous weather, natural disasters, pandemics, acts of terrorism, local emergencies, government mandates, and any situation creating a threat to safety of participants, volunteers, staff, or bystanders.
Registration Tiers & Pricing
Early Bird (EB): Jan 12–Jan 25
Limited to 75 slots per distance.
Standard: Jan 26–Feb 15
Event shirt + official Totem segment are guaranteed until Feb 15.
Group registrations (minimum 10 runners) are available during Standard.
Last Call (LC): Feb 16–Feb 27 (only if slots are still available)
LC registrants receive a finisher token on race day, and the event shirt + official Totem segment will be shipped after the event.
LC fee includes shipping.
Category Early Bird Standard Last Call
4K RTT ₱1,790 ₱1,890 ₱2,140
10K ₱2,190 ₱2,390 ₱2,640
21K ₱2,690 ₱2,890 ₱3,140
Questions?
Message Ahon on Facebook/Instagram or email us via the contact page on the website. We’ll see you on the mountain.
FULL DETAILS AND REGISTRATION: Ahon Ascent Trilogy 2026 — Leg 1 (Early Bird) – Ahon.ph
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