Race Info

The Borneo100 Miler is set for June 3-5 2023.

The first Borneo 100 Miler was conducted in 2020 as part of the Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon with the race course set over the ridges and in the valleys surrounding Kiulu. We are happy to announce that we are reviving the race for 2023 on an entirely new course.

We have a race course set up and tested as presented under the "Maps, Profiles and Data" tab. Final checking and coordination with local communities and relevant authorities may lead to minor amendments of the course. Any amendments will be updated well prior to the race.

The subsequent information is to be considered preliminary and may be updated as details are finalised and approved.

The Race

The Borneo 100 Miler was first introduced in 2020 as part of the long-running Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon. It was an extension of the 100 km course to reach the total distance of 100 miles with a total elevation gain of close to 8000 m.

The 2023 edition will be a "stand-alone" event on an entirely new race course. The new race course has been designed to be mostly runnable over variable terrain ranging from gravel and dirt roads through forests, along paddy fields and wetlands and over open grasslands. There are also trail segments through forest and up over hills with spectacular views to both Mt. Kinabalu and the ocean. There will be aid stations every 10-18 km mostly set in quaint native villages.

Race Categories

DISTANCE CATEGORIES

The 2nd version of the Borneo 100 Miler will have the following distance categories:

100 Miles
25 km

The 100 Mile race starts on Saturday morning at 6 am in Taginambur, Kota Belud, along the Kadamaian river. It is designed as a figure "8" with the two different loops going out from the central start/finish and halfway location. This gives convenient access to halfway and finisher bags which can be handed in to the organisers at the central start/finish location.

The 25 km race will start Sunday morning and follow the start and final stages of the 100-mile route. This will give runners who are not up for the full 100 mile course a chance to be part of the event and add some extra life at the finish line.

AGE CATEGORIES

For each of the Male and Female genders, there will be 2 age categories:

The "OVERALL" category includes all runners of the gender taking part in the race. Podium finishers will be awarded trophies and prizes.
The "VETERAN" category is for participants 45 years and above on race date. Podium finishers will be given certificates or other recognition.

Qualifiers and Championship Points

The 100 Miler is a qualifying and point earning event to several races and championships.

Borneo Ultra Trails is a member of the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), and the Borneo 100 Miler courses are rated under ITRA per below. This makes the Borneo 100 Miler a qualifying race for all races referring to the ITRA points for qualification such as for instance Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji. In addition to this, the Borneo 100 is a qualifying event to take part in large international races and also a point earning race in international and national championships as outlined below.

ITRA Course Ratings

The 2023 courses are ITRA rated with 6 ITRA points to the 100 miler and 1 point to the 25 km course.

Qualifying Races & Championships

	Ultra-Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB) The Borneo 100 Miler courses are UTMB World Series Qualifiers in the 100 miles and 20 km categories
	Western States 100-mile Endurance Run The Borneo 100 Miler is a qualifying event for the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run, considered to be the world's first 100-mile trail run. Starting in Squaw Valley, California and ending 100.2 miles later in Auburn, California, Western States, in the decades since its inception in 1974, has come to represent one of the ultimate endurance tests in the world.
	Asia Trail Master Championship The Borneo 100 Miler is part of the Asia Trail Masters Championship with the 100 mile category also valid for the Grandmaster Quest. see http://www.asiatrailmaster.com/ for further information.
	Malaysia Ultra League Championship The Borneo 100 Miler will be part of the revived Malaysia Ultra League Championship for 2023
	ITRA National League 2023 The Borneo 100 Miler is part of the National League Championship for 2023, established and run by the International Trail Running Association (ITRA)

Entry Fees & Entitlements

For entry fees and entitlements, please refer to the Registration page.

Transport, Parking & Accommodation

Bus transfer between Kota Kinabalu and the Start/Finish venue is available for purchase - please refer to the registration page. For the return journeys some waiting time for vans to fill up is anticipated. Also be aware that transport does not run during the night from about midnight till 7 am for safety reasons.

There is no accommodation provided at the finish line, and for competitors who expect to finish during the night we recommend arranging accommodation in advance or come prepared for camping out for the night. There are limited accommodation options available at the finish area, but ample possibilities for camping out for the night, including under open roofs that provide some protection in case of rain.

For participants and supporters who drive to the venue, please follow instructions for parking to avoid blocking the venue