CONQUER ASCEND 2022: Maragondon Trail Marathon – 42K/ 21K/ 10K

After two (2) long years of waiting, finally we hit again the trails of the historic Maragondon, Cavite.

The 2nd Leg of Conquer Trail Adventure Series finally happened last April 3, 2022. This event was to be commenced last March 2020 but postponed due to pandemic lockdowns.

The 6th edition led our runners to a new route where everything is runnable. Featured were the great sceneries of Mt. Marami, Mt. Mataas na Gulod, Mt. Bulbok, Mt. Pico de Loro, and the other beautiful peaks of Maragondon mountain range passing by the historic Mt. Buntis and Mt. Nagpatong. Also runners visited Bonifacio execution site and other historical trails along side the Bonifacio trial house and Caingin port.

Expected to be hot, the 42K started 2AM while the 21K and 10K started at 5:30AM at the Maragondon Plaza. This event was to highlight Maragondon balsahan so we finished the race at the Caingin Port where runners enjoyed riding the balsa, cruising Maragondon River after their rigorous run.

This event was the most challenging in terms of organizing but probably one of the best race we ever done. Thank you very much especially for the following partners who sacrificed beyond expectations to board our runners needs.

Team CONQUER – Mhelay, There, Geraldine, Pat, Moi, Ecka, Jerriel, and Myles.
Conquer Outdoor Equipment – Sir Jessie Tan
NU Mountaineers – Jem, Gelo, Ash, Jas, Dianne, and Angelique for taking care of the field and Aid Stations.
Youngster trail runners – Julius, Aldrin, Ronnel, Kai
Racetech PH – your complete race timing solutions by Jerriel and Myles
PARDSS Foundation International Inc., Maragondon – Ternate Chapter headed by sir Mar Marquez for taking the needed traffic security/ escort along the Barangay area and medical/ first aid assistance at our Aid Stations.
TMTR – Tito Ae, Mao, and Master Ef
Our sweeper – Koi Ramos
Local marshals – Kuya Sonny, Jobert, ate Mayette, Dodong
Our Photographers and Videographers – Cine Broadcast Studios, Run. Zion, Ronnel Yongot
Host – Ms. Vicente Blue Zapanta Jr.
Graphic Artist – Mark Luis Manlangit/ Jennifer Ilao
To the LGU and people of Maragondon headed by the Municipal Mayor Hon. Rey Rillo, Mommy Edith Eseque, Brgy. Captains Hon. Cresencio Mojica – Brgy. Talipusngo, Hon. Marissa E. Bello – Brgy. Caingin Pob 3, Hon. Rodolfo Velasco – Brgy. Poblacion 1B. Mr. Celso Salome of Office of the Senior Citizens Affair (OSCA), Kuya Roger, Mam Jocelyn Anico and Sir Ronnie Unas of Tourism, Sir Jimmy Diones. Kuya Jing, ate Lanie, Sir Rey Banaga for the native souvenirs. Kuya Jomar Torres, De Castro company.
Mr. Michael Soriano and Noel Cruzat – our navigator and trail guide.
To the Balsa sponsors and owners – Mr. Yule Gerella, Mr. Faustino Somoza II, Sir Julius
Rowenta International
Goodworks/ Ropeworks – Mr. Jonnel Lacaba
Mr. Januel Peras – PENR Officer, PENRO Cavite
MEDAS Team
Reserve Command Training School and the Reserve Command, Philippine Army