Mulu Ultra Trail in Sarawak a new ATM Candidate Race
We are glad to announce that the first edition of Mulu Ultra Trail in Sarawak, Malaysia, has obtained the ATM Candidate Race label. The new event is organised by Evendura Enterprise and is scheduled for Saturday, 14 June. Gunung Mulu National Park is one of the highlights of any adventure travellers’ itinerary on Borneo Island and a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its incredible biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and intricate cave system.
Mulu Ultra Trail is offering three distance categories for the inaugural edition. The longest is 50km, but runners can also opt for the 21km and 10km. Start and finish is at St Edward’s Hall, a key local landmark and gathering point for the local trail running community. The course features a rich blend of challenging terrain including dense jungles, river crossings, and steep climbs. Participants will experience the raw beauty and biodiversity of Borneo’s rainforest, far from urban distractions. The 50km starst at 5am and has an estimated elevation gain of nearly 1800 hm. The shorter distances have 662hm and 262hm, respectively.
The organisers have great ambitions to establish Mulu now also as one of the region’s marquee trail running destinations. It’s a sublime mountain jungle area, with lots of cultural history and customs. It’s indeed deep into Borneo. Sarawak’s northern neighbour state Sabah has attracted trail runners’ attention for well over a decade now , but after the covid period it is clear that Sarawak is playing catch up. Since last year, we have had Silabur Ultra Trail on the ATM Championship and Grandmaster calendars, an event relatively close to Kuching in the south, while Mulu Ultra Trail is close to Miri in the north of Sarawak, and close to the border with Brunei as well. A big bonus point: there is a domestic airport in Mulu, too.
Evendura Enterprise also puts a lot of emphasis on environmental conservation awareness and collaborates with the Sarawak Forestry and other relevant agencies to ensure a minimal impact of the ecosystem. At the same time, Mulu Ultra Trail also wishes to boost the local economy and empower the communities. The event wishes to serve as a platform for sports tourism, fitness and mental wellness in pure nature.
Registration and all race details can be found on the official event website linked below.
