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Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon 100 km

Draft Listing
  1. Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn. Bhd.
  2. 2026 Edition

A jungle figure-eight through Sabah's Kiulu Valley with views of Mount Kinabalu

Directions
This event took place on April 11, 2026
All trail races in Malaysia→
April 11, 2026
Saturday 6:00am GMT+8 start
Kiulu, Sabah
Malaysia
105 km
Loop Course
4,740 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
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2017
Established

What Makes It Great

The flagship 100 km event traces a figure-eight through the steep ridges, river valleys, and dense jungle of Sabah's Kiulu Valley. Runners tackle the technical first loop — the harder half — in daylight before returning to the halfway station at Kiulu for a meal and drop bag access, then heading into the night on the second loop. The course weaves through remote villages, bamboo forest, rubber plantations, and pineapple farms with multiple river crossings and hanging bridges. On clear days, stunning views of Mount Kinabalu reward those who make it to the ridgelines. Equatorial heat and humidity demand disciplined pacing and aggressive hydration throughout.

Difficulty

Advanced
7/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
River Crossing
Extreme Heat
Night Running
Variable Weather
Remote Terrain

Race Highlights

River crossings and hanging bridges
Course features multiple river fords and hanging bridges through Kiulu Valley's rivers and streams
Mount Kinabalu views
Clear-day ridgeline sections offer panoramic views of Malaysia's highest peak
WS100 and UTMB qualifier
Qualifies for the 2027 Western States 100 (sub-32hr) and UTMB World Series via ITRA points
Tropical jungle terrain
Routes wind through rainforest, bamboo groves, rubber plantations, and pineapple farms
10th anniversary edition
2026 marks the 10th running of Southeast Asia's premier ultra trail race in the Kiulu Valley

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
All runners completing within the 34-hour cutoff receive a finisher medal.
Finisher T-Shirt
Finishers of the 100 km receive a finisher tee. Runners may opt out in favor of a food aid donation.

Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon 100 km

Kiulu, Sabah, MalaysiaApril 11, 2026

April 11, 2026
Course map for Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon 100 km
DistDistance105 km
GainElevation Gain4,740 m
LimitCutoff34 h
Steep ClimbingRiver CrossingExtreme HeatNight RunningVariable WeatherRemote Terrain

Entry Timeline

Race DayApril 11, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
105.0 km
Distance
Loop
Route
34h
Cutoff Time
281 m
Average Elevation
4,740 m
Total Ascent
4,740 m
Total Descent
891 m
High Point
33 m
Low Point
Course map
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Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start
Start
0.064 m
Finish
Finish
105.066 m

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No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crew may support runners at all aid stations EXCEPT W2 and W4, which are inaccessible due to terrain and safety considerations. Access to W1/W8 is only permitted from the Tamparulli-Kundasang road via Kg. Tomis. Access to W9 requires parking at Malangang and walking approximately 700m in — no driving allowed.
Weather
Heat Training Recommended

Equatorial heat and humidity throughout; average temperatures 28-34°C with high humidity. Heat management is a primary safety concern — re-hydration is a key priority emphasized by organizers.

Rain/Wet Conditions

Tropical downpours can cause rapid river level rise, making crossings dangerous. In heavy rain, organizers may activate 'Plan B' route diversions to avoid unsafe stream crossings.

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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