sabah’s premier ultra-trail marathon

Kar Ultra 2025
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Kar Ultra: A Challenging Adventure in the Heart of Sabah

Kar Ultra offers two demanding ultra-marathon categories: the 110km and 60km trails. Both routes will take runners on a breathtaking journey through the lush landscapes of Sabah, Malaysia. The primary challenge for participants lies in the scorching heat, rugged gravel roads, and the arduous ascent and descent of Bogung Hill.

110km Ultra: A Grueling Test of Endurance

The 110km ultra-marathon is a grueling test for even the most experienced runners. Participants will face a relentless climb up Bogung Hill, followed by a descent through picturesque valleys. The course will take runners along a mix of hanging bridges, tarmac, and asphalt roads, offering stunning views of Mount Kinabalu throughout the journey.

The intense heat and humidity can make the 110km race particularly challenging. Runners must be well-prepared to manage their hydration and electrolyte intake. The rugged gravel roads can also be demanding on the feet and legs. However, the stunning scenery and the sense of accomplishment that comes with completing this demanding race make it a truly unforgettable experience.

60km Ultra: A Shorter But Equally Challenging Route

While the 60km ultra-marathon is shorter than the 110km race, it is still a significant challenge. Participants will still face the ascent and descent of Bogung Hill, as well as the hot and humid conditions. The 60km route also features a mix of hanging bridges, tarmac, and asphalt roads, offering breathtaking views of Mount Kinabalu.

The 60km race is a great option for runners who are looking for a challenging ultra-marathon experience but may not be ready for the full 110km distance. It is still a demanding race, but the shorter distance can make it more manageable for some runners.

Kar Ultra Loyalty Discount

If you’ve participated in Kar Ultra at least twice before (starting from 2022), you’re eligible for a special loyalty discount on your next registration. To check your eligibility, please visit our registration platform at checkpoint spot portal.

Important Notes:
  • This discount is only available for a limited time, typically two weeks from the start of registration.
  • After the discount period ends, you’ll be charged the regular super early bird fee.
  • If you miss the super early bird period, you’ll be charged the normal and late fee.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save on your Kar Ultra registration!

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Location

Kg. Tambatuon 
Kota Belud, Sabah (MALAYSIA)

Coordinate

Latitude – 6.122683
Longitude – 116.453109

Direction Via

K.Kinabalu – Tambatuon: 85KM K.Belud – Tambatuon: 35KM

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RUNNER'S ENTITLEMENT

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RUNNERS' INFORMATION

To register, just go to this platform:

https://v2.checkpointspot.asia/event/kar-ultra-24

1. Suffering the following medical conditions are not allowed to participate in this event

2. Congenital or rheumatic heart conditions

3. Hypertension

4. Myocarditis and other heart conditions

5. Coronary heart disease, coronary arterial disease

6. Serious arrhythmia

7. Diabetes

8. Any other disease which can be aggravated by running

1. You must be 18 years old or older on the event day with parental consent if you want to compete in the Ultra Trail distance 110KM, 60KM and Short trail 35KM, 12KM categories. 

2. If you are under 18, your parents must drive you to and away from the starting and finishing lines in order for you to take part in this race. 

3. In KAR ULTRA races, competitors who are 48 years of age or older are regarded as veterans on the day of the race.

Announcement of the new total COT for each category.. 

Upon registering for the event, you agree to: 

1. Adhere to the event rules and regulations at all times during participation. 

2. Adhere to the mandatory kit and the rules about using the items. 

3. Accept the risks associated with trail running. 

4. To compete pretty and sensibly without resorting to cheating or going against the spirit of the race. 

5. Understand that participation in the KAR ULTRA is a privilege. Competitors compete with the understanding the right to compete can be withdrawn if a participant is found to be rude or, in the race director’s opinion, not an individual that should be participating in this event to ensure some form of harmony and maturity and experience amongst the participants. 

6. Understand that you will be subjected to the most extreme of weather conditions possible and that they know the remote locations of the race course and route and the need to abide by the rules and spirit of competition at all times. 

7. You also agree to abide by the official race mandatory kit requirements and understand that failure to adhere to the compulsory kit list will result in your disqualification from either STARTING the event or being disqualified and stopped from proceeding point in time during the event. You are responsible for your success or failure in this event. 

8. You are required to be self-sufficient with water stations set up to cater to re-filling hydration packs or bottles along the entire race course. These water stations or WS also act as checkpoints for runners/participants to sign in and confirm they have passed through the WS before proceeding on the race course. CPs or checkpoints are also 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. 

9. Support crews are advisable not to run with or pace runner/participant. They are not allowed to use motorized or non motorized vehicles to pace runners/participants or to use cars to walk or follow or lead runners/participants. Any such acts may result in immediate disqualification of runner/participant and removal from the trail challenge. You cannot receive assistance during the entire challenge until you cross the finish line. Any assistance received may be considered cheating, and the runner/participant may be automatically disqualified. 

10. You must carry the mandatory gear at all times during the event. Random gear checks may be performed during the event. Any participant without the required kit will incur a penalty ranging from a time penalty to disqualification based on the severity of the breach. 

11. Race numbers / BIB must be visible outside of clothing. 

12. If you withdraw from the event, you must inform event officials and sign the withdrawal form at the closest checkpoint. (Unless assisted from the course by first aid crews). 

13. You must obey the directions of checkpoint staff and course marshals at all times. 

14. If you don’t leave CP until cut-off times, you must withdraw from the race as instructed. 

15. Damaging or disturbing any flora or fauna is strictly prohibited. 

16. Doping and the use of prohibited drugs are strictly prohibited. 

17. Ensure your safety and the others. Be considerate of other trail and road users at all times. Take care when crossing or running on roads. 

18. The participant is responsible for the actions of their family and friends. Family and friends of the participants must comply with all instructions from event staff and officials. 

19. The participant may be penalized or disqualified for actions or breaches of the rules by their family and friends. They must follow the instructions of all checkpoint staff, including requests to vacate certain sections of the checkpoint area. The event organizers are not responsible for their safety if runners insist on proceeding with their run. 

20. The organizers reserve the right to change the event rules and requirements, route, and other arrangements. 

21. Any rule that is not mentioned here will be controlled by the decision of the KAR organizing committees.

1. Organizer only provide DROP BAG at certain WS, FINISH BAG at the finish venue. 

2. Supervised finish bag collection will be done at the STARTING/FINISH LINE venue. 

3. Bag tags will be issued to runners for: 

    – Drop Bag (1 Bag tag) 

    – Finish Bag (1 Bag Tag) 

NOTES: All drop bags/finish bags must have the event tag attached clearly and undamaged.

1. All participants must be insured (event day insurance coverage) to participate. 

2. All participants must purchase primary insurance coverage from the organizer to fulfill regulations. 

3. They may buy a separate insurance policy that offers greater flexibility and scope if they feel it is necessary. 

4. Event Insurance Policy Exclusions:

THE POLICY DOES NOT COVER: – Death or Disablement or any other loss caused directly or indirectly by: 
   

1. War, invasion, an act of a foreign enemy, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection,  mutiny or usurped power, strike, riot, civil commotion, military or popular uprising; 

2. Insanity, suicide or any attempt thereat, intentional self-inflicted injury or any attempt thereat; 

3. General disease, infection, or parasites; 

4. Intoxication by alcohol or drugs; 

5. Childbirth, miscarriage, pregnancy, or any complications thereof; 

6. Provoked murder or provoked the assault. 

7. Death injury illness charges or expenses of the Insured (ii) provide any indemnity against liability of the Insured  

1. The organizers reserve the rights, at any time and without prior notice, to make changes to the route and checkpoints/water station points or to the time deadlines; 

2. In the event of adverse weather conditions (an intense depression with heavy rain), the start of the race may be postponed for 5 hours at most, after which time the race will be canceled; 

3. Where necessary, the organizers reserve the right to make changes to or eliminate specific stretches of the route. 

4. No refund requests will be entertained for competitors of this event who withdraw, do not show up for the race kit collection / official registrations, or do not turn up to compete in the event. 

5. If the event cannot be postponed to a later date, all finisher tees and medals will be distributed free to all runners by post or delivery within 30 days of the announcement of the cancellation fee. They can be collected in Kota Kinabalu or Kota Belud. The event will be deemed to have been canceled. 

6. Participants accept that the organizers reserve the right to make the changes to the published race course as deemed necessary at any time if there is a genuine need to do so and that the published/advertised event route and course profile may be changed if circumstances dictate a course change is necessary. 

7. Competitors accept that runners are prohibited from bib swapping, re-selling for profit, or transferring race slots/race entries/race bibs to another person without the permission of the Kadamaian Adventure Race Committee. 

8. A small administrative fee of RM20 will be charged for a bib swap, upgrade and downgrade category. 

9. Shirt sizes selected by the runner may NOT be changed. 

10. Use of trekking poles are permitted. During the first section of the race, those wishing to use sticks must carry them in a backpack or waist pack with the points facing down. 

11. This event adopts the concept of Bringing your own cup/bottle. Therefore, the organizers advise all participants to bring their bottles/cups to enjoy the food provided by the organizers.

1. You must complete the marked course on foot under your power. 

2. Your race number must be worn (front or back) and visible on the outside of your clothing. 

3. You must complete the allocated cut-off time. 

4. You must check in on the designated timing points within the event. 

5. Runners/participants must produce their mandatory kit for inspection before they are authorized to be officially registered to compete in the event. 

6. Failure to meet mandatory kit requirements may result in a runner/participant being denied entry to compete in the event.

1. Runners may DNF voluntarily or by missing the stipulated cut-off times at various checkpoints along the race course; 

2. Runner who decides to pull out voluntarily must proceed to the nearest checkpoint, inform and register with the race staff by signing a DNF Form, and the bib will be specially marked to indicate the DNF status of the runners. 

3. Runners who fail to arrive at the checkpoints within the stipulated cut-off times will not be allowed to continue running in the race. Their bib will be specially marked, and a DNF Form will need to be signed; 

4. Runner who fails to notify the organizers immediately of their voluntary DNF, thereby setting in motion a search and rescue operations by the rescue staff, will be liable to pay for any costs deriving there-from; 

5. Runner who has DNF from the race is not allowed to continue her run. If they insist on continuing running, they are NO LONGER part in this event and will be running entirely on his/her own accord and at his/her own risk. The organizer reserves the right to ban this kind of runner from the future edition of KAR ULTRA. 

6. The DNF runners should rest at a bright, safe place with sufficient phone coverage and wait for a non-scheduled race shuttle for pickup and delivery to the finish point; 

7. If the runner cannot move on their own, either return to the nearest water station point they have just left or to the next water station point. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the emergency number stated on the bib.

1. Not carrying the mandatory items during the race, including bright blinking accessories during the night; 

2. Taking shortcuts and running off the track; 

3. Throw any garbage along the running route. 

4. Cheating (e.g., using other means of transportatio unlawful actions); 

5. Not abiding by the rules and regulations given by the race organizer and official race staff, including medical assistants, emergency staff, and marshals; 

6. Not wearing the race bib at all n, using substitute runners, and other times during the race; 

7. Continue to run after the cutoff time without the agreement of race officials; 

8. Doping and the use of prohibited drugs; Running with their supporters

9. No trekking poles are allowed from the starting point to Water Station 1 (WS1).

Breaking any rules may incur TIME penalties or disqualification. Any such penalties are at the organizer’s discretion and are final.

  • MAP, GPX AND COURSE PROFILE WILL BE UPDATED SHORTLY.

Those who wish to utilize the KAR transport service are requested to scan the provided QR code to make a reservation. The fee for the round trip service (as per the schedule) is RM135.00.

  1. LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION DOWNLOAD

 

 

Several campground, resort, and homestay owners are operating their businesses close to the event. Get the owner’s phone number at below.

HOMESTAY / LODGE – KG.TAMBATUON

 

Alexsius – +6016-8051075 (2 rooms available)
Irene – +6014-2822997 (2 rooms availabble)
Maniseh – +60197047570 (2 rooms available)
Burin – +6017-8298942 ( 1 room available)
Pundus – +6017-8561284 ( 1 house & 3 rooms available)
Yutis – +6011-40137634 (1 room available)
Duanis – +6019-8004194 (1 room available)
Metol – +6011-32002632 (1 room available)
Biba – +6014-5625351 (1 house & 2 rooms available)
Tambatuon Homestead – +6011-29006097
D’Sawah Tambatuon – +6011-33529611
Rainbow Lodge – +6014-8747821
Double View – +6014-3762241
Kadamaian Riverside Lodge – +6019-5880776
D’Danau Homestay – +6014-5552774
Garden Hill – +6014-2812626
Saimon Home – +6013-6293195
Lyna Lodge Tambatuon – +6016-6033358
Aloi – +6019-5321321
Wastey – +60109523750 (Kopongian Riverside) 
Camping Tambatuon – +60195880776 (Eyong)
Luinah Camp Site – +01119455099
 

 

HOMESTAY/LODGE – KG.LINGKUBANG

Sinilou River Lingkubang – +6013-8960212 (1 House, 2 Rooms)

Chalet Eko Pelancongan Lingkubang – +60109408871 (3 Rooms)

Please submit the waiver form for runners’ under 18 years old to the KAR’s committee.

WAIVER FORM DOWNLOAD HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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