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Kayapa, Philippines
The majestic Mount Ugo, a towering treasure nestled in the Cordillera region of the Philippines, where nature's artistry flourishes in every corner. With its lofty peak and enchanting landscapes, this mountain offers a breathtaking panorama of the surrounding Cordillera mountains, adorned with pine forests, quaint villages, & highland rice terraces
Mount Ugo is one of the taller peaks in the Cordillera mountain range. It used to be the main source of lumber for a mining company operating in Benguet many years ago and was purportedly “discovered” as a destination for mountain climbers after a tragic plane crash in 1987 for which it is also infamously known. The Mount Ugo Half Marathon takes runners close to Mount Ugo’s summit, but not actually to the peak. Runners will (providing weather is fine) have a fantastic view of the mountain from the aid station at the small village of Ansipsip at around the half-way point. The course consists of only three kilometers or less of intermittent concrete roads/paths. The rest of the route consists of mountain-side dirt roads and single-track trails.
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