Balagbag Trail

Overview

ADDRESS

Rodriguez, Rizal

Sports & Events

Marathon

Recent major events highlighting Balagbag Trail capability for high-level competitions and large audiences

2024

Balagbag Trail Marathon

Marathon

Venue Details & Specs

Part of the rugged Sierra Madre foothills, Mt. Balagbag’s Balagbag Trail runs through rolling ridges, open grasslands, and panoramic views of Metro Manila and nearby provinces. An elevation of up to 1,860 m makes this trail an exciting challenge for expert trail runners and recreational hikers alike.

In 2024, the mountain hosted the Balagbag Trail Marathon, welcoming participants of all ages to tackle distances from a demanding 42-km full mountain marathon to a beginner-friendly 5-km course. This successful event highlighted Mt. Balagbag’s capacity to host high-level trail marathons.

Distance	42.9 km (Balagbag Trail Marathon '24)
Surface	95% paths, 5% tracks, 45% roads (Balagbag Trail Marathon '24)
Elevation	+1860 m ASL
ITRA Mountain Level	4

Logistics & Access

Approximate distance to major transport hubs

Ninoy Aquino International Airport	48+ km
Montalban Public Terminal	17+ km

1+ hour drive from Cubao via Commonwealth Ave. & Payatas Rd.

Accommodations & Dining

Major hotels near Balagbag Trail

Clear View River’s Hotel	12.1 km
Montalban View Hotel	16.2 km

Popular dining options near Balagbag Trail

McDonald’s	9.5 km	Fast-food
Montalban Town Center	12 km	Mall

Health & Safety

Hospitals near Balagbag Trail

Montalban Municipal Health Center	Public health center	15+ km
H Vill Hospital	Private	15 km

In case of emergency, contact:

Montalban Hotline	(02) 8370-3333 / 0919-058-3333
Philippine National Police	0999-195-5988
Bureau of Fire Protection	(02) 8584-3498 / 0951-604-7279

Contact Information

Public Information Office - Rodriguez

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About Rodriguez

Commonly known as its former name Montalban (white mountain), Rodriguez captivates with dramatic natural landscapes and sweeping panoramas of the Sierra Madre mountains.