01/06/2026
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Elite cyclists led nearly 600 others who participated in the 2026 OVRLND GRVL: The Philippine Gravel National Championships, the biggest edition of the race to date and a landmark event for gravel cycling in the country, on May 31, 2026 at the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.
Organized by Go Race PH, the race is sanctioned by PhilCycling and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), underscoring its significance in both the national and international cycling calendars.
Starting from the Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City, the route challenged riders across the Clark Freeport and then on the roads and gravel sections of Mabalacat City, Bamban, Concepcion, and Magalang before returning to the finish line. The course, a true test of endurance, bike handling ability and race strategy across Central Luzon, attracted one of the strongest and deepest gravel field ever assembled locally, with close to 600 participants competing.
With national titles on the line and UCI recognition attached to the event, OVRLND GRVL establishes Clark and its neighboring communities as premier destinations for off-road endurance racing.
In the Elite Division, Nash Lim captured the Menโs Title with a winning time of 3:06:28 while Shagne Paula Yaoyao topped the Womenโs Elite Field in 3:42:19 covering the 110-kilometer course. The victories earned Lim and Yaoyao the distinction of becoming among the countryโs first official Philippine National Champions in gravel cycling under the OVRLND GRVL banner.
โOVRLND GRVL was built to showcase the best of Philippine gravel racing. And this yearโs championship proved that our riders are ready for the highest level of competition. From the elite race to the age-group battles, the depth of talent and the energy on the course showed that gravel cycling has a strong future in the Philippines,โ Race Director Jumbo Tayag said.
The Womenโs National Champions were Nigel Kyla Hortaleza (19-34 Age Group), Kathleen Estrabo (35-39), Kristia Anne Gamilla (40-44), Thea Kristina Pabuayon (45-49), Ma. Victoria Ferreria (50-54), and Bernadette Tan (55-59).
On the Menโs side, the National Champions were Nathaniel Blanca (19-34), Leopoldo Japitana (35-39), Roldan Antonio (40-44), Mario Ramirez (45-49), Eusebio Quiรฑones (50-54), John Thomas Gonzales (55-59), Bernardo Mateo (60-64), and Julito Anchores (65-69).
National champions will have the opportunity to represent the Philippines at the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Western Australia, on October 10-11, 20206, adding even greater significance to the battle for the national jersey.
The UCI-sanctioned 2026 ORVLND GRVL race not only attracted elite riders vying for points that contribute to global rankings, but also attracted celebrities.
Participating in last Sundayโs event were actor Aga Muhlach and son Andres, Drew Arellano, Jason Abalos, and Ion Perez, proof that races staged in the Clark Freeport draw wide participation.
The 2026 OVRLND GRVL: Philippine Gravel National Championships was supported by Applied Nutrition and Whey King, Filinvest Mimosa+, DT Swiss, Cervelo, Unison Bikes, Specialized Philippines, Pocari Sweat, and Vittoria Tires.
Hosted at the Filinvest Mimosa+, the championship marked another major milestone in the growth of cycling and multisport events in the region.
(PRESS RELEASE)
