Liloan hosts Columbia Eco Trail Run

The tough terrain in the mountainous part of barangay Mulao in Liloan town, northern Cebu, will be the venue for the fifth leg of the Columbia Eco Trail Run on Feb. 5.

Race director Ralph Pilapil and technical director Hilario Honoridez said the demands of Cebuano runners led them to discover the Mulao trail, which is 14 kilometers away from the Liloan town proper.

The entire trail stretches a total of 12.6 kilometers. Runners will have to go through two rivers, a mountain,  large boulders, a hanging bridge and a muddy trail.

During yesterday’s  official launching at the Mooon’s Cafe at the Cebu IT Park, Pilapil mentioned that this type of terrain for trail running is recommended for experienced trail runners.

Participants are advised to bring their own water bottles and hydration equipment since the race will not use plastic cups to avoid leaving trash at Mulao’s trail.

The race will kick off at 6 a.m. Free transportation from Liloan proper will be available at 4 a.m.

Cash prizes, gift certificates and medals await the top 10 finishers.

A clinic about trail running is set next week at the ROX. A safety running 101 clinic headed by Pilapil and the race briefing will also be held on Jan. 27 at the same venue at the Ayala Center Cebu.