The full send · Solo
77KM
Sierra Madre Trail Ultra
Choose your challenge / 01
Three ways
to the wild.
Whether you're chasing the full mountain or taking on one half as a relay team, there's a line to the finish with your name on it.
Relay leg one
43KM
1st half relay
Take the first half.
Download GPX ↓Relay leg two
34KM
2nd half relay
Bring it home.
Download GPX ↓*Relay distances and elevation gains are calculated from the respective supplied GPX tracks and are provisional. Official race data, cutoffs, start times and index accreditation will be published by the organizer.
Know the mountain / 02
Every climb.
Every checkpoint.
Study the line, understand the elevation and get familiar with the places that will keep you moving. The profile and map below are plotted from the supplied SMTU 2027 GPX.
77.47 kmGPX track length
4,744 mCalculated ascent
715 mHighest track point
77 km · Elevation profileGPX-derived · approximate
START · 0 KMFINISH · 77.47 KM
Route line and waypoint pins · map tiles require an internet connection
The uploaded GPX includes the full loop and named waypoints. Distances shown are calculated by matching each waypoint to its nearest track point. Confirm final checkpoint order, cutoffs and aid-station services with race management before race day.
On the route
Checkpoint & aid station markers
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Loading GPX waypointsCourse data
—Race-day essentials
Respect the cutoffs.
Official cutoff times, aid-station inventory, water availability and crew access notes will be added here when released by the race organization.
Read race info ↗Relay course explorer / 03A
Relay leg one.
The first relay leg, plotted directly from the supplied Relay 1 GPX track. Distance, cumulative ascent, elevation profile and named checkpoints are calculated from the file.
42.89 kmTrack distance
3,242 mCalculated ascent
715 mHighest point
Relay 1 · Elevation profileGPX-derived · approximate
START · 0 KMFINISH · 42.89 KM
Relay leg one route and GPX waypoint pins · map tiles require an internet connection
Calculated from smtu-2027-relay1.gpx. Zero-coordinate placeholder waypoints are excluded. Waypoint distances are matched to the nearest track point; confirm official checkpoint order and services with race management.
Relay course explorer / 03B
Relay leg two.
The second relay leg, plotted directly from the supplied Relay 2 GPX track. Explore its own distance, elevation profile, route map and named checkpoints.
34.58 kmTrack distance
2,238 mCalculated ascent
612 mHighest point
Relay 2 · Elevation profileGPX-derived · approximate
START · 0 KMFINISH · 34.58 KM
Relay leg two route and GPX waypoint pins · map tiles require an internet connection
Calculated from smtu-2027-relay2.gpx. Zero-coordinate placeholder waypoints are excluded. Waypoint distances are matched to the nearest track point; confirm official checkpoint order and services with race management.
From the trail desk / 03
Race dispatches.
The latest from the organizing team. Follow Maharlika Trail Series on social media for official announcements and registration updates.
Race update · 2027
The mountain
is calling.
Get ready for Sierra Madre Trail Ultra 2027. Race-day details and registration announcements are coming soon.
Follow race updates ↗Course files
Get to know
your route.
The 77 km GPX course and waypoint data are now featured in the course explorer. Final race briefing notes will follow.
Explore the course ↗Community
Be part of
the journey.
Runners, crew, volunteers and supporters make the day. Watch this space for ways to get involved.
Get involved ↗The race, live / 04
Chase the
leaderboard.
A home for live tracking, results and the stories behind every bib. Race-day timing integration will appear here when the official provider is confirmed.
Live race center
Every bib has
a story.
Live runner tracking, split times, leaderboards and official finish results will be activated closer to race day.
● Timing integration: awaiting organizer / provider details
Runner lookup is not active yet. Check back during race week.
Live tracking · SoonResults · Soon
Plan the adventure / 05
Ready for
the ridgeline?
Build your race plan early. Official venue, transport, accommodation and race-week schedules will be published by Maharlika Trail Series.
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Travel guide
Venue directions, transport options, parking and race-week schedule. Official details to be announced.
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Stay nearby
Accommodation recommendations and crew-friendly lodging information will be added here.
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Volunteer crew
Help power the checkpoints, aid stations and finish line. Volunteer registration details coming soon.
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Race briefing
Mandatory gear, safety protocols, cutoffs and course rules will be shared in the official race guide.
Mandatory gear · race requirements
12 items · 3 race categories| Equipment | Solo | Relay 1 | Relay 2 | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Means of carrying kit (vest or belt intended to carry the mandatory equipment and which must be worn throughout the race) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | DQ |
| Hydration system at least 1 L (Plastic bags are prohibited) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | DQ |
| Basic first aid kit with emergency blanket (1.4m × 2m minimum) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | DQ |
| Your own race bib | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | DQ |
| Timing chip | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | DQ |
| Head lamp | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 hour |
| Fully charged smart phone. Keep the phone on and airplane mode is forbidden. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 hour |
| Personal eating utensils (mess kit) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 hour |
| Whistle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 hour |
| ID card | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 hour |
| Trail food reserve good for 4 hours | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 hour |
| P1000 Cash | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 hour |
All listed equipment is required for Solo, Relay 1 and Relay 2 participants. Penalties are shown as specified in the race requirements.
The people & the place / 06
Feel the trail.
Race photos, course previews, finish-line moments and event recaps will live here. Follow the series for the latest media drops.
Powered by the people behind the miles / 07
Fuel the journey.
With thanks to the brands supporting the trail community.
Organized byMaharlika Trail Series
Your next chapter starts here
See you on the trail.
Registration details will be announced by Maharlika Trail Series. Follow the official channels so you don't miss the start line.