Visiting runners ruled the men & women above the age of 17 categories of the Dumaguete Adventure Marathon last Sunday, November 20.

Josphat Kiptanul of Kenya  won the men’s division of the 42km adventure marathon while another Kenyan, Ben Kipaski, won the men’s division of the 21k half marathon.

Kiptanul, 25, clocked 2:43:21 for the adventure marathon. “It was a really good adventure run,” Kiptanul, who had also joined several full marathons and half marathons before the DAM.

“The hardest part is the way going to an uphill and when you pass through stones and bushes. I just walked a little bit,” he said.

Unknown to most runners, Kiptanul and most of the Kenyans had been training for a month in Dumaguete before the contest. “My competitors were also strong but I had an advantage so I used it to win,” he said. (more…)

Isang tulog na lang!  Thousands of runners will see action on Sunday, 11-20-11, for the Dumaguete Adventure Marathon. Participants are coming in from far corners of the globe, making this a truly international adventure marathon.

As of Thursday, the total number of participants reached 3,349 and more are expected to register. First timers need to prepare a few essentials–proper running shoes, suitable attire, race bibs (with the timing chip attached), and most importantly, the willingness to run in this event. There will be water stations at almost every kilometer to take care of your hydration needs. (more…)

by: Joel Llanos

It is almost ready.

Preparations for the 4th DAM are almost complete and well ahead of schedule.  This is attributed to the industry of the organizers.  In terms of logistics, it is truly a testament of the dedication of the organizers.  Aside from the all new 42 km trail which is a first in the country, the other courses of lesser distance will be new and challenging.  The canon will still be used to kick start the event. (more…)