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The Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB: Run, Shop, Eat and Sightsee

The Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB event is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of trail running that brings together participants of all levels to experience the beauty of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. With multiple race categories, from…

Tackling the HMONG 50: Trail Racing Through Doi Suthep-Pui National Park

The HMONG 50, part of the Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB World Series, is a 53-kilometer trail race through the breathtaking Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. This year, after completing two World Marathon Majors and a series of shorter trail races…

MALAYSIA ULTRA-TRAI BY UTMB TO BRING THE TRAIL RUNNING WORLD TO THE JUNGLES OF MALAYSIA

The Malaysia Ultra-Trail™ by UTMB® is gearing up to host over 3,000 runners from around the world in the breathtaking jungles of northwest Malaysia. Scheduled for November 15-17, 2024, the event will bring athletes to the historic town of Taiping,…

Two Doi Inthanon by UTMB Races in One Weekend For Trisha Thow

Talking about getting the best bang for the buck. Most ordinary runners would likely plan for a handful of races in a year, then train hard and pray harder they would complete those races. But not for ultra trail addict…

Angelie Cabalo, Kristian Jorgensen and Milton Amat Win Inaugural 100km at MMTF 2022

The inaugural 100KM Ultra-Trail Challenge by the North Face® Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival 2022 was won by Kristian Jorgensen and Milton Amat in 12 hours and 48 minutes. The women’s race was won by Angelie Cabalo in 17 hours and…

MMTF Race Director Ewegene Tan Faced The Dark Side At Tor des Geants

The Malaysian Mountain Trail Festival is synonymous with Ewegene Tan, a trail runner himself who founded the race in his hometown of Taiping, Perak. A runner since his teenage days, Ewegene always seeks to improve himself, and therein be able…

Run At Spartan Trail World Championship Series’s Only Stop in Asia

  From 14 to 16 October 2022, the Borneo Trail Classic makes its debut in the Spartan Trail World Championship Series (STWC). Having nine stops globally across four continents, this Sarawak event is its only stop in the whole of…

UTMB® World Series Asia-Pacific Major moved from Hong Kong to Thailand for 2022

UTMB® World Series has confirmed the first ever Asia-Pacific Major for trail running has been moved from TransLantau by UTMB® in Hong Kong. It will now take place around Thailand’s highest mountain, Doi Inthanon, at the newly rebranded Doi Inthanon…

MMTF 16Km Winner Chenora is Your Inspo Runner

As we welcome 2022, perhaps we all need a new dose of inspiration to keep us active and running. Chenora Ismail capped off 2021 by winning the women’s veteran 16 km category at the Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival (MMTF). A…

Ahmad Nizam: From 110kg to 71kg And Rank 51 in Malaysia Ultra Trail League

10 years can mean a lot in life if you live life to the fullest. For father-of-two Ahmad Nizam bin Yunus, his transformation is nothing short of phenomenal, from the moment he donned running shoes. The 46-year old manager in…