Introduction
In just a few years the Tahura Trail in Bandung, roughly three hours away from Indonesia's capital Jakarta, has developed into one the country's top running events. The 9th edition on 23 January is again the opening race of the new year in the Asia Trail Master Championship series, but of course everything will be somewhat different due to covid 19. The 2021 event will last for two weeks in total, as maximum 150 runners are allowed per day inside the Tahura Park. Elite runners and those aiming to score ATM Championship points should register for the 42k race on Saturday, 23 January, as that it is the only day that counts. Read the announcement here.
The event is organised by the running division of Indonesian Biking Adventure, a well-oiled team that puts up several events a year as well as guide adventure travellers around the region and Java as a whole. The event features a Trail Running Expo as well, and can be combined with a city trip to Jakarta, or quite simply a great weekend outdoors with the family as the Bandung area is famous for that.
Event website
Go to the official event website for details and fine print
International gateway
Fly into Bandung direct if you can via a.o. Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. Alternatively, fly to Jakarta and take a train or bus/minibus to go to Bandung in 3 hours, or more subject to traffic.
Hotels are plenty: Bandung is a big city, but book yourself nearby the event venue - Tahura Djuanda - to avoid traffic congestion. For accommodation and event-specific transportation schedules, please see the event website
Running back in time
Live video footage finish 42k race in 2020
Technical details
To kick-off the new year, this is the perfect trail race. Not too technical in general, and therefore also a superb introduction to the sport for beginning runners. The official data suggests 70% of single trails. Take note of the 1500 hm of elevation gain, however. Not excessive but certainly not flat neither. You will pass various types of landscape, including waterfalls, forests and rivers. There are bits of road to connect with trails also.
You can download the UNOFFICIAL GPS file and check the latest information from the course director here.
Course map and profile
Take a virtual tour of the 42k trail course via this link
MAP
Competition regulations
2021 —> Special “new normal” regulations. Please see the official event website.
Logistics
Tahura Trail takes place in and around the Forest Park Ir. H. Juanda, which is located in the center of Bandung, West Java. It is the remaining Nature Conservation Area and serves as the lungs of the city of Bandung. The park is only +/- 5 km from the Central Government (Gedung Sate).
Participants are encouraged to use public transport to get there from the city centre.
HOTEL OPTIONS
Wisma Joglo
Alamat: JL Raya Dago Pakar Resor No.19
No Tlp: 022 82522960
Kiboku Homestay
Alamat: Jl Dago Golf Raya
Contact Person: Pak Wahyu 0812 200 0830
The Acordia
Alamat: Jl Dago Golf Raya 49 Bandung
No Tlp: 022 8252 3081, 0878 2102 9773
Wisma Slogad II
Alamat: Jl Dago Elos III 456B
No Tlp: 083820499946, 022 2502867
Sheraton Dago
Alamat: Jl Ir H Djuanda N0. 390
No Tlp: 022 250 0303
Jayakarta Hotel
Alamat: Jl Ir H Djuanda No 381A
No Tlp: 022 250 5888
www.bandung.jayakartahotelsresorts.com
Wirton Dago Hotel
Alamat: Jl Ir H Djuanda No 395
No Tlp: 022 2509090
Vila di Dago Resort
Contact Person: Pak Yayan 0857 94855200
Hotel Scarlet Dago Bukit Pakar
Jl Bukit Pakar Timur I No 148A
No Tlp: 022 253 1015
Vila Ciburial
Alamat: Jl Bukit Pakar Timur
No Tlp: 08782 4739504
Marbella Suites Bandung
Alamat: Jl Sentra Dago Pakar
No Tlp: 022 8252 4333
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