By KHT Staff. Image courtesy of Graveton.
CLARK, Philippines — Gravelton will return to Clark, Pampanga, on Oct. 25, 2026, for the fifth edition of one of the Philippines’ leading gravel cycling events, organizers said.
The race will be held at Filinvest Mimosa Plus Leisure City and is expected to draw hundreds of cyclists to routes across Central Luzon’s mixed terrain.
Organizers said Gravelton Clark 2026 will include multiple race categories for riders of different skill levels, with routes designed to highlight Clark’s gravel trails, open landscapes, and outdoor tourism potential.
Ritchie Santayana, group category director of Gruppo Innovare Corp. and Specialized Philippines, said the event began as a way to bring riders together through gravel racing.
“It’s about the race, the celebration, the stories, and the shared moments that happen along the way,” Santayana said.
He said organizers are working to improve both the race and post-ride activities while strengthening links among local and international gravel cycling communities.
Gravelton combines endurance racing with cycling tourism, a growing segment in the Philippines as local governments and tourism agencies promote bike-friendly routes and outdoor travel.
This year’s event is supported by the Philippine Cyclo Tourism initiative of the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, which was launched in May 2025 to promote the country as a cycling destination.
The initiative, led by Senator JV Ejercito and Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, aims to develop more bike-tour circuits across the country.
Gravelton PH said more information on registration, race categories, routes, and partners is available at graveltonph.com. Updates will also be posted on GraveltonPH’s Facebook page and its Instagram account, @graveltonph.
