The Department of Tourism XI will be having an event this April 29-30, 2011, a 24-hour race to the peak of Mt. Apo in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. The Mt. Apo BoulderFace Challenge is one of the toughest adventure races in the Philippines.
The race will start from Sta. Cruz beach lines up to the skyline of Mt. Apo’s boulder face through disciplines of mountain biking, trekking, water tubing and road running. It is one of the highlight events of the annual Pista sa Kinaiyahan celebration conducted by the Municipality of Sta. Cruz.
Race director Albert Gabriel said the race will consist of mountain biking – 22.5 kilometers of road/uphill biking – water tubing for 15 kilometers and road run of 12 kilometers, The distance is 85 kilometers from the municipality of Sta. Cruz to the boulder face.
The objectives of this event is:
1. To promote Davao Region as a prime eco-adventure tourism destination internationally.
2. To develop responsible ethics among outdoor enthusiasts.
3. To create awareness among outdoor people the importance of conserving mother nature.
4. To cultivate the value of sportsmanship and spirit of camaraderie.
5. To develop a lasting peace and order situation in Mindanao through sports.
Be Bold Dare the Challenge, Protect and Save Mt. Apo. Join the 24-hour adventure to the peak of Mt Apo and get the chance to win $3,500!
*For more information: http://www.boulderface.com/home/home/Mt-Apo-Boulderface-Challenge/Join-the-Challenge
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