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Race Courses

Outline of race courses:

The courses are outlined on map with elevation profiles provided below.

The race course is set within Sabah Tea Plantation and comprises two loops. The 15 and 30 k competitors will complete the first (yellow) loop, and the 30 k competitors will then continue on the second (cyan) loop to complete the full distance. Water will be provided at W1 and W3 which is passed once each by 15k runners and twice each by 30k runners. 30k runners may further fill up water at the halfway station W2 (at the start/finish area).

Elevation profiles are provided below. The cumulative elevation gain based on GPS records is in the order of:

Short (15k) course:        620 m
Long (30k) course:       1300 m

Cutoff times have been set to enable us to manage the course. These are very generous, but 30k participants do need to keep a steady pace to stay within the cutoff time and finish before dark. An intermediate cut-off time for the 30k course has been set at the halfway station (at the start/finish line) in addition to the final cutoff time. Cutoff times for the total race distances are tentatively set to:

Short (15k) course:        7 hours at Finish Line
Long (30k) course:        6 hours at halfway, 11 hours at Finish Line

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Super Kerbau 2017 Terms and Conditions

Please take a moment to read the Terms and Conditions of the event by Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd before agreeing to proceed with the registration process.

The Super Kerbau is an extreme outdoor trail race for runners who understand the risks associated with participating in such an event. Competitors also understand that by agreeing to the terms and conditions of participating in this event they accept the risks associated with such an event and also accept medical response to an emergency may be slow due to the difficult terrain.

All runners understand the medical and emergency response time in this event will and may take longer than normal due to the remote locations of the race course and difficulty in getting on to the course on foot given how spread out the race course route is.

If a runner cannot accept these risks, they are advised not to proceed with registrations for this race. 

1. Age restrictions for Super Kerbau 2017:

A) Short course:  10* years and over

B) Medium course:  12* years and over

C) Long course:   16* years and over

*Children below the age of 18 must have parental consent to participate in the event and should have either a parent or guardian at the start/finish venue OR on the race course with them to support them in their endeavour to finish their event

2. All competitors are responsible in ensuring they are fit and conditioned to participate in an extreme running event under potentially difficult conditions.

   Competitors suffering from any of the medical conditions stated below are not allowed to participate in this event:

• Congenital or rheumatic heart conditions
• Hypertension
• Myocarditis and other heart conditions
• Coronary heart disease, coronary arterial disease
• Serious arrhythmia
• Diabetes
• Any other disease which can be aggravated by running
• Vertigo
• Serious reactions to Bee Sting

No exceptions are made for runners/competitors with any of the above medical conditions.

It is the race director's final decision to allow or exempt runners with medical conditions not listed above.

It is important runners be truthful and honest about their medical conditions to avoid complications on the race course should there be a medical emergency.

3. All runners must appear in person to register at the set registration centers with a photocopy of their MYKARD or PASSPORT for our records. 

4. Competitors agree to abide by any technical decisions made by the race director, which will be final.

5. The race organization reserve the right to refuse a runner’s attendance at, or participation in, the event if they have doubts as to the competitor’s ability to complete the race or the level of fitness of a competitor for the category they have selected.

6. Competitors agree that the organizers and sponsors will in no way be held responsible for any loss of, or damage to property as a result of participation in the event. Supervised baggage storage will be provided on the day of the event for participating runners at the start/finish venue.

7.The race organization reserves the right to alter the date/time of the event or cancel the event in the case of adverse weather conditions or safety considerations. However the organizers will strive to try to let competitors know in advance of any cancellation or expected delay’s.

8.The race organization will accept no liability in respect of any costs and expenses competitors may incur as a result of such cancellation or delay and the race fee remains non-refundable but will assist in setting a new event date and will inform runners in advance of this new event date to allow them to make necessary changes to their itineraries and to plan ahead.

9. Competitors understand that for safety reasons and primarily for identification by medical staff, runners are prohibited from swapping, selling or transferring race slots/race entries/race bibs to another person without the express permission of the organizing team.

10. The proper method to do a ‘race slot swap’ or ‘bib swap’ so is to email the race organization with your full name, category, allocated bib number and a request to transfer your race bib number to another runner (provide the runners full name and email address) and to wait for approval. An admin fee of RM30 is chargeable.

Once approval is given, replacement runner will complete the payment of the admin fee within 24 hours and email the race organization with a copy of the payment slip to confirm admin fee has been paid. Only then will the competitor be confirmed and the ‘swap’ processed. For competitors making a bib swap/transfer close to the deadline OR on deadline day, payment in full must be made before the 12.00pm deadline(1 week from the event date) and a copy of the payment slip emailed to the organization in advance of the 12.00pm deadline 7 days from the event date.

11. This is a no refund event for withdrawals regardless of circumstances.

12. Competitors understand that race bib numbers must be displayed at all times on the front of the competitor whilst competing in the event.

13. Complaints and Disputes. Any complaints or disputes related to the race and race results should be filed immediately and within 48 hours to the race director.

14. For runners unable to attend the event and would like to request for the organization to send their event tee's or paid merchandise to them, please contact the organization within 30 days of the end of the event (or before the event) for shipping charges to your destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes or military addresses (APX). Items not collected after 30 days will be sold by the organizers.

15. All content included on this Website, such as text, graphics, logos, buttons, icons, images, photographs, audio clips, databases and software (“the Content”), is the property of Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd  or its content suppliers and is protected by Malaysian and international copyright laws. Furthermore, the compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement, and assembly) of all content on this Website is the exclusive property of Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd and is protected by Malaysian and international copyright laws.

16. All trademarks are and shall remain the exclusive property of Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd.
Except as stated herein, none of the material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, except as permitted by the fair use privilege under the Malaysia copyright laws or without the prior written permission of Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd.

17. You may not use any Super Kerbau logo or any other proprietary graphic or trademark whatsoever as part of the link without the express written permission of Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd.

18. Competitors caught cheating will be automatically banned. The organizers take a dim view of such actions.

19.Mandatory Kit: All competitors agree to abide with the stated mandatory kit list. Failure to do so during the event may mean time penalties or possible disqualification. The mandatory kit list is there for your safety.

20. Race Course Map/Race Course Profile/GPS Co-Ordinates: The race organization will release the race course map as soon as possible for all categories upon confirmation of the final race course. Possible diversions or changes to the race course may be possible and any changes that are necessary will be done so and competitors informed accordingly. GPS co- ordinates will be released ahead of the event.

21. The race director reserves the right to postpone, delay the start of the event, hold runners at designated check points along the race course for as long as possible and/or modify the race cut off times if necessary if safety becomes an issue before or during the event.

22. All runners have the option of paying either via credit card using PAYPAL for a secure transaction immediately after submitting their registration forms OR to just submit their registration forms and paying via a local bank transaction in Malaysia. All PAYPAL transactions are in Ringgit Malaysia and the entry fees have been fixed regardless of currency fluctuations. Any rate changes are completely at the discretion of PAYPAL and your credit card company and we have no influence on the exchange rates or the final amount charged to your credit card.

23. For Malaysians, we highly recommend a local bank transaction (GIRO) or cash deposit payment to avoid higher charges using a credit card via PAYPAL.

24. All runners must email a copy of their payment slips or snap shots of their PAYPAL transaction slips to the organizers so we have a data record of payment transactions and we can pull up those payments if there is an issue or runners wish to add on to their previous payments for options.

25. The organizers do not share personal data such as email addresses or date of birth or mykard numbers with anyone outside of the organization and are kept private. Any lists' circulated to the authorities or various team leaders only contain medical information and your mobile phone numbers during the race only.

Once again, if you, as a runner cannot accept the terms and conditions of this event or the risks associated with such an event, please do not proceed further with this registration process.

I have read all the Terms & Conditions above. I agree that if I do not adhere to any terms & conditions stated above, the organizers of this event may refuse my entry OR end my progress at any time of the event.

I AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND WANT TO PROCEED WITH REGISTRATION

Registrations for Super Kerbau 7 (18 December, 2022) are closed 

There are not currently any limits to slots. If this should be required, the available slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please register before 12 November in Racematix to secure your chosen T-shirt size (as the order has to be sent then to receive them in time for the event). 

Covid-19 Precautions

Although most Covid-19 SOPs have been relaxed, the virus is still around, and we have a joint responsibility looking after each other and reducing any Covid related risks. It is a condition to NOT be Covid positive on race day to participate in the event. We do not require proof of a negative Covid-19 test, but we strongly encourage all participants to self-test before coming to the event. 

Entry Fees and Allocations for Race #7:

The following entry fees are applicable for Race #7

Long Course (~30 km):   RM 175.00

Short Course (~15 km):  RM 150.00

The entry fee includes:

• Super Kerbau Event Tee
• Super Kerbau Finisher's Medal for all finishers
• Race bib
• Drinking water at water stations on the race course
• Super Kerbau Finisher's E-Certificate for all finishers
• Prizes for podium finishers in the men's Overall and women's Overall categories for the short and long course
• Personal Accident Insurance (please note the coverage is very limited, and we strongly encourage all participants to have their own insurance).

For prizes, please note that all male participants per definition are included in the "men's overall" category, and all female participants take part in the "women's overall" category. This includes individuals in the veteran categories. There will not be separate prizes for veterans, but there will be recognition of the top 3 veterans with special certificates.

Personal Accident Insurance

Under the regulations of the Commissioner of Sports, Malaysia, it is a requirement that all participants in sanctioned events must have a Personal Accident insurance. Borneo Ultra Trails is taking out a Group Personal Accident insurance to cover this requirement.

We wish to state that this is to cover the regulatory requirements only, & will provide only minimal medical coverage. We strongly recommend runners to ensure that they have adequate insurance cover of their own. 

Registration Procedures

Registration and payment is via Racematix. You will be transferred to the Racematix registration page when proceeding to entry at the bottom of this page. If you already have a profile with Racematix, you can log in to your profile to enter. If you do not have a profile on Racematix, you will need to first establish your profile with relevant details. This is free and an easy process that takes a few minutes. Accurate personal details per passport/IC must be entered to avoid any confusion during registration and race pack collection. The personal information is also used for registration of points for the various circuits (such as the Malaysian Ultra League Championship) and/or for qualifying points for other races (e.g. ITRA). Borneo Ultra Trails does not submit personal information to any third parties except name and date of birth to ITRA and MUL for points collection.

Once logged into your Racematix account, you can then select the race category. There are two payment options provided on Racematix:

1) Via direct transfer to the BUT bank account (details provided below).
2) Payment via Paypal / Credit Card, which incurs bank charges.

Please note that there are admin fees associated with Paypal and Credit Card. If you pay with Paypal or Credit Card, your confirmation will be immediate upon payment. If you pay via bank transfer, you will need to return to the Racematix registration page to upload a copy of the payment confirmation. This will then be verified and your registration confirmed within a 7 day period. When using bank transfer or bank in, please make clear reference to event and name of runner, e.g. Super Kerbau 7 John Doe. This will ensure easy identification of you as the payee and ensure you get registered.

If you should have any questions or problems with the registration and payment, please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact +60 10 933 4800

Event Organizer's Bank Details

Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn. Bhd
Bank:  Maybank
Account number:  510013-612519

Competitor Responsibilities and Requirements

Runners are required to carefully familiarize themselves with the event specific SOPs related to the Covid-19 pandemic. This may evolve leading up to the race depending on the Covid status in Malaysia and any recommendations by relevant authorities.

Runner must be self sufficient with water stations (WS) set up to cater for re-filling of hydration packs or bottles at selected locations along the race course. These water stations, or WS also act as check points for runners to confirm they have passed through the WS before proceeding on the race course. CP’s or check points may also be set up along the race course to act as check in stations without the availability of water supplies for drinking given they are or may be in remote locations.

Runners upon registering for the event agree to:

• Familiarize themselves with and adhere to the event specific SOPs related to the Covid-19 pandemic
• Adhere to the event rules and regulations at all times during participation
• Adhere to the mandatory kit and the rules pertaining to the use of the items
• Accept the risks associated with trail running in a natural environment
• To compete in a fair and sensible manner without resorting to any form of cheating or going against the spirit of the race
• To be conditioned and fit for the category they are opting to compete in

Mandatory Kit List

Please note the mandatory kit list may be updated between now and at least 30 days before the event date. Do check updates relating to the event to stay informed at all times.

Download the full list here.

Terms & Conditions

Please take a moment to read the Terms and Conditions of the event by Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd before agreeing to proceed with the registration process.

The Super Kerbau is an extreme outdoor trail race for runners who understand the risks associated with participating in such an event. Competitors also understand that by agreeing to the terms and conditions of participating in this event they accept the risks associated with such an event and also accept medical response to an emergency may be slow due to the difficult terrain.

All runners understand the medical and emergency response time in this event will and may take longer than normal due to the remote locations of the race course and difficulty in getting on to the course on foot given how spread out the race course route is.

If a runner cannot accept these risks, they are advised not to proceed with registrations for this race.

Age restrictions for Super Kerbau 2022:

Participants below the age of 18 must have parental consent to participate in the event. The minimum age to take part in the long course is 12 years, and the participants must be accompanied by an adult if below 15 years for the short course and below 16 years for the long course. Any participant below 18 must fill in the consent form available in the Racebox with link on this web site.

1. It is a requirement NOT to be Covid-19 positive to take part in the event.

2. All competitors are responsible in ensuring they are fit and conditioned to participate in an extreme running event under potentially difficult conditions.

Competitors suffering from any of the medical conditions stated below are not allowed to participate in this event:

• Congenital or rheumatic heart conditions
• Hypertension
• Myocarditis and other heart conditions
• Coronary heart disease, coronary arterial disease
• Serious arrhythmia
• Diabetes
• Any other disease which can be aggravated by running
• Vertigo
• Serious reactions to Bee Sting

It is important runners be truthful and honest about their medical conditions to avoid complications on the race course should there be a medical emergency.

3. All runners must appear in person to register at the set registration centers and show identification as part of the document check.

4. Competitors agree to abide by any technical decisions made by the race director, which will be final.

5. The race organization reserve the right to refuse a runner’s attendance at, or participation in, the event if they have doubts as to the competitor’s ability to complete the race or the level of fitness of a competitor for the category they have selected.

6. Competitors agree that the organizers and sponsors will in no way be held responsible for any loss of, or damage to property as a result of participation in the event. Supervised baggage storage will be provided on the day of the event for participating runners at the start/finish venue.

7.The race organization reserves the right to alter the date/time of the event or cancel the event in the case of adverse weather conditions or safety considerations. However the organizers will strive to try to let competitors know in advance of any cancellation or expected delay’s.

8.The race organization will accept no liability in respect of any costs and expenses competitors may incur as a result of such cancellation or delay and the race fee remains non-refundable but will assist in setting a new event date and will inform runners in advance of this new event date to allow them to make necessary changes to their itineraries and to plan ahead.

9. Competitors understand that for safety reasons and primarily for identification by medical staff, runners are prohibited from swapping, selling or transferring race slots/race entries/race bibs to another person without the express permission of the organizing team.

10. A ‘race slot swap’ or ‘bib swap’ may be carried out up to close of registration via Racematix. Log onto the Racematix account, go to "My Registration" and select "change".  Fill in the details and save. An admin fee of RM30 to Racematix is chargeable.

11. This is a no refund event for withdrawals regardless of circumstances.

12. Competitors understand that race bib numbers must be displayed at all times on the front of the competitor whilst competing in the event.

13. Complaints and Disputes. Any complaints or disputes related to the race and race results should be filed immediately and within 48 hours to the race director.

14. For runners unable to attend the event and would like to request for the organization to send their event tee's or paid merchandise to them, please contact the organization within 30 days of the end of the event (or before the event) for shipping charges to your destination. We do not ship to P.O. boxes or military addresses (APX). Items not collected after 30 days will be sold by the organizers.

15. All content included on this Website, such as text, graphics, logos, buttons, icons, images, photographs, audio clips, databases and software (“the Content”), is the property of Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd or its content suppliers and is protected by Malaysian and international copyright laws. Furthermore, the compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement, and assembly) of all content on this Website is the exclusive property of Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd and is protected by Malaysian and international copyright laws.

16. All trademarks are and shall remain the exclusive property of Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd.
Except as stated herein, none of the material may be copied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, displayed, posted or transmitted in any form or by any means, including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, except as permitted by the fair use privilege under the Malaysia copyright laws or without the prior written permission of Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd.

17. You may not use any Super Kerbau logo or any other proprietary graphic or trademark whatsoever as part of the link without the express written permission of Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd.

18. Competitors caught cheating will be automatically banned. 

19.Mandatory Kit: All competitors agree to abide with the stated mandatory kit list. Failure to do so during the event may mean time penalties or possible disqualification. The mandatory kit list is there for your safety.

20. Race Course Map/Race Course Profile/GPS Co-Ordinates: The race organization will release the race course map as soon as possible for all categories upon confirmation of the final race course. Possible diversions or changes to the race course may be possible and any changes that are necessary will be done so and competitors informed accordingly. 

21. The race director reserves the right to postpone, delay the start of the event, hold runners at designated check points along the race course for as long as possible and/or modify the race cut off times if necessary if safety becomes an issue before or during the event.

22. All runners have the option of paying either via credit card using PAYPAL for a secure transaction immediately after submitting their registration forms OR to just submit their registration forms and paying via a local bank transaction in Malaysia. All PAYPAL transactions are in Ringgit Malaysia. A transaction fee is payable when using PAYPAL.

23. Runners who pay via bank transfer must upload a copy of the payment slip on the Racematix portal. Conformation of the registration in Racematix will be updated once the payment has been confirmed received.

24. The organizers do not share personal data such as email addresses or date of birth or mykad numbers with anyone outside of the organization and are kept private. Any lists' circulated to the authorities or various team leaders only contain medical information and your mobile phone numbers during the race only.

Once again, if you, as a runner cannot accept the terms and conditions of this event or the risks associated with such an event, please do not proceed further with this registration process.

I have read all the Terms & Conditions above. I agree that if I do not adhere to any terms & conditions stated above, the organizers of this event may refuse my entry OR end my progress at any time of the event.

I AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND WANT TO PROCEED WITH REGISTRATION

Event Tee Sizing

Please refer to the sizing chart below to determine your size before proceeding to the registration page.

Race Information

Super Kerbau - Sabah Tea

The Super Kerbau at Sabah Tea Plantation in December 2021 was very well received, and we had many requests for a repeat. We have listened to the requests, and we have teamed up with Sabah Tea to host another Super Kerbau on 18 December 2022. 

Super Kerbau - Sabah Tea is a continuation of the original race concept started in 2016. The Super Kerbau Trail Run Series is a roaming trail running series that takes runners through a combination of jungle, village trails and back roads in selected parts of Sabah on the island of Borneo. The Super Kerbau courses are designed for beginners and experienced trail runners alike, with different distances on a combination of trails and hills providing ample challenge for a fun day out.

The Super Kerbau race series is an ideal introduction to trail running to train for one of the longer courses of the bigger events.

Race #7 is set in Sabah Tea Garden. We assume at this time that there will be no specific Covid restrictions for the race, apart from a likely mask requirement during RP collection. At this stage we do not have limits on race entries.  

Outline of race course:

The race courses are set within the Sabah Tea Garden on a combination of tracks, gravel and dirt roads with one major section of jungle trails up over Kamunsu Hill and a smaller section along the river. There is significant overlap with the 2021 courses to capture the nicer sections such as the climb of Kamunsu Hill, but also some changes that includes a water station at the river side to allow for a refreshing dip after coming down from Kamunsu Hill. We again have two race distance: 

• "Short" course which is in the order of 15 km. Not an easy course, yet suitable for parents to bring kids out on as well as any runner preferring a shorter, potentially faster course.
• "Long" course for those seeking a longer, more challenging race with a distance of about 30 km.  

The courses are outlined under the banner "Courses" on the main menu. The race is designed to allow both beginners and experienced runners to take part and be challenged, with a significant challenge on the route being the Kamunsu Hill. Runners are advised to be medically fit and mentally prepared for the challenges ahead as runners are likely to be exposed to both hot, wet and muddy conditions, dependent on the weather on race day.

Cut-off times will be set to enable us to manage the course. These are generally very generous, but 30k participants do need to keep a steady pace to stay within the cut-off time and finish before dark. Cut-off times for the total race distances are currently set as stated below, but may be adjusted depending on the final course distances and elevations.

Short course:   7 hours
Long course:    6 hours at halfway station and 11 hours at the finish 

Information on the courses is available on the "Course" menu page. 

Itinerary

An outline itinerary is provided below. This may be subject to changes as details are firmed up, so please recheck details closer to the race day if you are joining the event.

Registration & Race Pack Collection

There are 3 processes in the full registration to take part in the event. An outline of these is provided below. Details may be updated and amended closer to the race, so please check prior to the race.

1. The first step is to register and pay to "sign up" for the race. Please refer to the "registration" page on this web site which will contain the required information and re-direct you to Racematix for the registration and payments.
2. Race pack collection is in the afternoon on the day before the race and in the morning before the race at the race venue.
3. Final scanning of your timing chip at the start area in the final hour before race start.

Race pack collection will be held at the venue at Sabah Tea Plantation on the Saturday as well as early morning Sunday before the event. We strongly encourage you to do the Race Pack collection the afternoon/night before the race. If this is not possible, we encourage you to come early in the morning to make sure you will be fully registered and ready by race start without undue stress. Tentative timing for the Race Pack collection per schedule below - this may be updated, so please check again before the race.

1. Saturday 17th of December, 2022 from 2:00 pm till 7:00 pm.
2. Sunday 18th December 2022 from 5:00 am till 6:30 am.

Race pack collection will be at the hall at Sabah Tea Plantation ( 5°56'31.89"N, 116°47'0.51"E). The following stepwise procedure will be followed:

When arriving at the Race Pack follow the following procedure – make sure you know your BIB number:

1.  Show your IC and inform your bib number at the document check counter. You will receive a small tag.
2. Take this to the respective (short or long course) RP collection counter to collect your race pack with T-shirt, BIB and Timing Band.

Please register early to avoid congestion and being late for the start!. Please also note that once you have your timing bib, you need to scan in before race start in the morning of the race.

Race Logistics Sunday 18th December, 2022:

5:00 : Prestart registration. All runners must sign in prior to the start to be ranked in the race.
7:00 : Race start 
13:00 : Cut-off time at half-way for long course runners
14:00 : Cut-off time at finish line for short course runners
14:00 : Prize presentation
18:00 : Cut-off time at finish for long course runners 

Entry Fees and Entitlements:

Please refer to the Registration page

Transport Directions to Start/Finish location:

The drive from KK to the start/finish venue at Sabah Tea plantation is approximately 2:45 to 3 hours if there is no traffic, but can be much longer if traffic is heavy or there are heavy and slow trucks on the road. Please also take note of extensive road construction works along the route - be particularly cautious if you are not familiar with the road and driving in the dark. Allow plenty of time for the journey and drive safely. We recommend to make a weekend trip out of it and either stay overnight at Sabah Tea (first come first served basis) or in the area - see below. This will save you for a very early start and reduce the risks of getting caught in traffic.

From KK, drive via Kundasang and Ranau and continue towards Telupid. Sabah Tea will be on your left approximately 20 km past Ranau - look out for a large signboard.

Access and Parking at Sabah Tea (Race Venue)

From the gate to Sabah Tea Plantation, proceed on the sealed road up past the office and restaurant are towards the chalet and hall area. Parking has to be carefully managed not to block the start/finish area - please follow instructions and do not park in areas marked with "No Parking"

Coordinates for Start Area:  5°56.542'N, 116°47.026'E 

Accommodation at Sabah Tea or closer to Race Venue:

For competitors who want to make a weekend trip out of the race and/or just want to stay overnight close to the race venue to avoid the early morning drive and also get the registration done well in advance, Sabah Tea offers several options ranging from chalets over bamboo long-house rooms to camping. There are toilets and shower facilities attached to the long-house accommodation.  

Please contact Sabah Tea Garden for information and bookings:  http://www.sabahtea.com.my/

If Sabah Tea should be full, other options are at Ranau Town about 20 km away, at Poring Hotsprings area about 25 to 30 km away or in the Kundasang area. There is a restaurant at Sabah Tea Garden but they will obviously have limited capacity and hours of operation are limited, so we advice to make enquiries and plan in advance.  

Race Rules & Regulations

• You must follow the SOPs for the race related to Covid-19 (at this stage only expected to involve a potential mask mandate at RP collection).
• You must complete the marked course on foot under your own power.
• You must stay on the marked course. Short cuts are not permitted. If you get lost return to the last sighted marking or check point.
• Your race number must be worn on the front and visible at all times on the outside of your clothing.
• The use of headphones/earplugs is not permitted when you are running or trekking along roads with traffic for safety reasons.
• Always walk with traffic coming towards you unless advised by the course marshals.
• You must check in with officials at each water station (WS) / check point (CP) and get registered. Failure to sign in will mean you have not completed the race course and you will either be disqualified or be listed as un-ranked.
• If you withdraw from the event, you must inform the marshals that you wish to withdraw at a WS (unless assisted from the course by a medical team.) You must remain at the WS for transport or clearly communicate with officials about leaving the station.
• Withdrawal is final. Once you have withdrawn from the race, you cannot re-enter.
• If you need First Aid help on the course you must inform race officials at a water station or use the emergency phone numbers provided.
• You must carry the Mandatory Gear at all times during the event.
• Littering is prohibited. Runners caught disposing of rubbish on the race course will be penalized heavily or disqualified immediately.
• Leave gates as you find them. If closed, you may open it to pass through but it is your responsibility to close the gate after you.
• Support crews are per default not permitted on the race course unless specifically allowed at specific points.
• Any actions to disrupt the event or competitors is not permitted and will be heavily penalized or lead to disqualification. This includes for instance tampering with the course marking.
• The race director reserves the right to modify the race courses and/or start time as deemed necessary for safety reasons
• Runners are not allowed to receive aid from non-competitors on the race course at any point including food, fruit and drink. Competitors may purchase such items from food stalls but it would be an unfair advantage for individuals to have friends/family on the route providing assistance. This goes against the spirit of competition and against the race/event rules.

Mandatory Kit List

Please note the mandatory kit list may be updated between now and at least 10 days before the event date. Do check updates relating to the event to stay informed at all times. A list is provided below and may be downloaded from the "Racebox" linked on the main menu.