The road to Malandeg Trail Camp is not on Google Maps — but this page is. Every runner moves to camp on Saturday, August 29, in assigned convoy waves. Plan ahead.
The MTR 2026 race camp is NOT the Malandeg Outdoors summit campsite. The trail run is staged at a separate race camp reached through the Laaw jump off — a different location from the regular Offgrid / Malandeg Outdoors summit camp. Do not head for the summit camp or drop a pin there. Follow this guide to the race camp, and confirm with us if you're unsure which site you're booked for.
Step One — Reach Malaybalay
Most runners flying or driving in from outside Bukidnon need to reach Malaybalay City first — that's your gateway. From there you head to the Laaw jump off, then up to camp on your assigned convoy wave. Reach Malaybalay by early afternoon on August 29 — buses from Cagayan de Oro and Davao may run late, so build in a buffer.
Laguindingan Airport serves CDO. Take an airport van or taxi straight to Agora Bus Terminal (eastbound CDO terminal). Vans go directly to Agora. Travel time approx. 1 to 1.5 hours.
Buses leave Agora Terminal every 1–2 hours, from early morning until evening. Travel time: 2 to 2.5 hours. Both ordinary and aircon available. Rural Tours (RTMI) Pabama Super 5
Drop-off at Malaybalay City Integrated Bus Terminal. Message us on Facebook for your transport from terminal to the Laaw jump off.
💡 Pro tip: Take an early-morning bus on Aug 29 so you comfortably make your assigned wave. The last vehicle to camp departs Laaw at 5:00 PM.
From Ecoland Bus Terminal in Davao City, take a CDO-bound bus that passes through Buda → Malaybalay → Manolo Fortich → CDO. Tell the conductor you're getting off at Malaybalay. Travel time: 4.5 to 5 hours. Bachelor Express Rural Tours
⚠️ Buda route is mountainous and scenic. Bring motion sickness meds if you're prone. The road climbs through cloud forest — beautiful, but winding.
All buses arrive at the Malaybalay City Integrated Bus Terminal. Message us on Facebook if you have questions.
Your Transport Options
All movement to camp happens on Saturday, August 29 — plan to sleep at camp that night. Eight convoy waves run from the Laaw jump off, 40 seats each, about 20 minutes to camp. Only Wave 3 and Wave 7 are free. Waves are assigned at registration, not chosen. You can also walk in from Laaw, or bring your own 4x4 or trail motorcycle — but everything follows the convoy schedule on a single-lane road.
Step by Step
The access road is single-lane, off-road, and not on Google Maps. Follow this guide exactly. Save it before you leave the city.
From The Garden, drive straight ahead until you reach the junction leading to Laaw. Look for the Malandeg Outdoors signage at the junction — that's your turn marker. Go LEFT toward Laaw and follow the single access road.
Continue until you reach the Laaw jump off. This is the staging hub for every transport type — convoy shuttle, private vehicle, motorcycle, or on foot. Present your confirmation to the gate marshal and be here 15 minutes before your assigned wave. No convoy moves without clearance from the gate authority.
Follow the rugged main road from Laaw until you hit the creek crossing. Cross carefully. After the creek there are no intersections — one road straight to the Malandeg Outdoors Gate. Travel time: about 20 minutes from Laaw.
Mobile signal is weak in the mountains. Save all maps and GPX files before you leave the city.
Rocky and uneven after the creek. 4x4 or high-clearance if driving. Foot traffic is fine on the trail.
25–35 min from The Garden to Laaw. About 20 min from Laaw to camp by vehicle or on foot.
Event marshals are stationed along the route on both days to guide everyone safely up.
Private vehicles cannot travel to camp outside scheduled convoy times. Coordinate before event day.
Download and save the GPX file. Use it alongside this guide once you're off the main road.
Official Operations
All movement to and from camp follows the convoy schedule — shuttle, private vehicle, motorcycle, or on foot. It's a single-lane road: one direction at a time, everyone moving in assigned waves. All movement to camp happens on Saturday, August 29.
🚚 Fleet: 5 pickups running 8 passengers each — 40 seats per wave — plus a dedicated baggage shuttle. Shuttle fee ₱200 per person, paid during booking.
August 29 — Getting to Camp
| Wave | Load | Depart Laaw | Arrive Camp | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | 8:35 AM | Paid |
| 2 | 9:10 AM | 9:25 AM | 9:45 AM | Paid |
| 3 | 10:20 AM | 10:35 AM | 10:55 AM | Free |
| 4 | 11:30 AM | 11:45 AM | 12:05 PM | Paid |
| Driver break + vehicle check · 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM | ||||
| 5 | 1:15 PM | 1:30 PM | 1:50 PM | Paid |
| 6 | 2:25 PM | 2:40 PM | 3:00 PM | Paid |
| 7 | 3:35 PM | 3:50 PM | 4:10 PM | Free |
| 8 | 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:20 PM | Paid Last Vehicle |
Waves are assigned during registration and printed on your race kit envelope. Waves are allocated, not selected — free waves cannot be requested. Be at the Laaw jump off 15 minutes before your wave. Miss your wave and you go on standby for the next one with an open seat.
August 30 — Race Morning
| Wave | Load | Depart Laaw | Arrive Camp | Seats | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1:45 AM | 2:00 AM | 2:20 AM | 40 | ₱250 |
August 30 — Going Home
| Trip | Load | Depart Camp | Arrive Laaw | Seats | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | 11:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 12:20 PM | 40 | Free |
| D2 | 12:50 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:20 PM | 20 | Paid |
| D3 | 1:50 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:20 PM | 20 | Paid |
| D4 | 2:50 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:20 PM | 20 | Free |
| D5 | 3:50 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:20 PM | 20 | Paid |
| D6 | 4:50 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:20 PM | 20 | Paid Last Vehicle |
📌 Camp to Laaw · 140 seats total. Two trips are free — D1 at 12:00 PM and D4 at 3:00 PM. Paid trips run hourly at ₱200 per person — two pickups, 20 seats per trip. D6 at 5:00 PM is the last shuttle off the mountain. All trips are pre-booked. Be at the camp loading bay 15 minutes before departure — miss it and your seat goes to standby.
🎟️ Free descent seats are allocated, not selected. Same rule as the ascent — free trips cannot be requested. Your descent trip is confirmed when you book.
🏍️ Habal-Habal · ₱150 · Booking required. When the shuttle trips are full, habal-habal is your ride down — ₱150 per person, paid directly to the rider, booked in advance. Message us on Facebook or book at the race kit desk on Aug 29. No race-day walk-ups — riders are assigned against confirmed bookings only. One passenger per rider, small bag only.
🥾 Or walk down — free. The marked route from camp to Laaw takes about 20 to 30 minutes and is easy on tired legs. No booking needed. This is your default if you haven't booked a seat or a rider.
Shuttle · Parking · Entrance
Here's the full breakdown. Shuttle fees are paid during booking. Booking deadline: July 30, 2026.
📩 Message us on Facebook to book. Waves are assigned, not selected — your wave number is printed on your race kit envelope. Booking deadline July 30, 2026.
🎟️ Free waves cannot be requested. Waves are allocated during registration, not chosen. Check your race kit envelope for your assigned wave.
📩 Bags ride the dedicated baggage shuttle, separate from passengers. Write your name + wave number on the tag before you arrive at Laaw.
Non-4x4 vehicles and motorcycles cannot pass the off-road section — park at Laaw and take your assigned wave in. If you drive your own 4x4 all the way to camp, a parking fee applies at the campsite, and you must still travel within the convoy schedule.
Runners enter free. If family or friends are coming to cheer you on, entrance is ₱150 per person. Kids 8 and below get in free. Spectators still need a convoy seat and are bound by the 2:30 AM closure.
🏕️ Bringing family or your support team to camp at the race site? Message us on Facebook for a special companion rate — because you're here with a registered trail runner.
Gear Logistics
Every bag on the shuttle must be tagged before it gets loaded. No tag, no load. ₱50 per bag. Simple system, no exceptions.
Write Your NameWrite Name + Wave Number on your tag before arriving at the Laaw jump off.
Tie to HandleTag must be tied to the bag handle before boarding begins.
Loader ConfirmsBaggage loader checks your tag against the shuttle manifest.
Loaded to ShuttleBags go on the dedicated baggage shuttle — separate from passenger vehicles.
Claim at CampClaim your bag at camp by name. Keep tag attached until claimed.
For shuttle bookings, wave assignments, private 4x4 coordination, or general transport questions — reach out on Facebook before July 30, 2026. Don't leave your ride to chance.