Kalaw Ultra Trail Run 2027 is open for registration

The 4th edition of Kalaw Ultra Trail Run in Myanmar is scheduled for 13-14 February 2027 and has now opened registration. The premier trail running event in the country will also serve as a perfect warm-up for elite runners aiming for the Season XII Asia Trail Master Championship title, which is set to be decided also in Myanmar in October 2027. On the programma are again two qualifier race distances: 100km and 50km. Grandmaster Quest star chasers need to focus on the 100km. There’s early bird pricing for those looking to save a few bucks. Registration is easy via the new Hong Kong-based platform Bibly.

Kalaw Ultra Trail Run in Myanmar’s Shan State burst onto the ATM scene two years ago with great success and enthusiasm. In 2026, the organising team of MUTRA even welcomed the presence of then-reigning ATM Champions Jeff Campbell and Priya Rai, who both won the 50km, and Singapore’s Trung Nguyen, who won the 100km. The objective is to build upon the experience and attract even more international runners in 2027. The large local trail community is known to show great respect for everyone who travels to the country.

The race courses are runable and that time of year it should be dry and not too hot. Perfect running conditions. Still, there is some elevation gain to conquer as well, so you can blow yourself up, too .

Kalaw is one of the country’s tourism hotspots and a known destination for backpackers and hikers. It lies relatively close to the Inle Lake, which also draws many tourists year-round. To get there, you can fly to either Yangon or Mandalay and take a domestic flight to Heho afterwards. Or you arrange car or bus transportation from both cities. Note that the domestic flights tend to get fully booked in advance, so plan ahead. In any case, the event collaborates with local travel agency FLYMYA (https://flymya.com/en/in-web?client=mutra) , which will help you with all your travel needs in Myanmar.