A 1.5 kilometer stretch with slopes that can generate speeds of 60-70 kph.
The race track is a stretch of Roy Padilla Sr. Hi-way, from a point near Gawad Kalinga in Matacong (bearing 14°01’20″N 122°51’00″E), down to a point before reaching the NASA housing area, spans somewhere around 1.5 kilometers from the start to the finish line (14°01’49″N 122°51’40″E).
With over ₱80,000.00 prize pot up for grabs, the said event is being done as part of Barangay Matacong’s Sighid Festival 2025, organized to produce a vibrant cultural celebration that reflects the community’s agricultural heritage and traditional handcrafted brooms.
The term “Sighid” is derived from a local action word (sweep) associated with brooms (walis) made from harvested Tiger Grass (for walis tambo or soft broom) and midribs of coconut leaves (for walis tingting).
In the Heart of San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte
Sighid Festival is one of 20-25 distinct activities that could be done in the municipality of San Lorenzo Ruiz, an emerging eco-adventure destination that offers a blend of natural beauty and thrilling activities. Curious what else this area offers? Check out this other article on tourism activities you can do in San Lorenzo Ruiz
