THE FIRST MARATHON IN SABAH WAS HELD IN 1984 AND IT WAS CALLED THE DAILY EXPRESS SABAH MARATHON.

The next marathon was held 23 years later in 2008 and it was called the Borneo International Marathon (BIM). BIM was organized by Championship Sport Events Sdn. Bhd., helmed by Mr. Andrew Voon as the Race Director as well as the person instrumental in organizing the Borneo International Marathon. The first BIM had a mere 529 runners.

In 2012, Kinabalu Running Club took over the organization of BIM from Championship Sport Events after the sudden passing of its founder. With a group of 10 volunteers, the event was able to continue and grow in popularity among local and international runners. In 2016, Borneo Marathon achieved its first milestone of 10,000 runners from over 50 countries.

Today, Borneo Marathon is a community-run event with over 1,000 volunteers. Since 2008, runners of Borneo Marathon have benefitted 25 charitable organizations and causes from around and outside of Sabah.

The course is certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathon and Distance Races) every year.

Runner's World Magazine listed Borneo Marathon in Sabah as one of the 50 best running races in the World in 2018. It is a destination race in the Borneo island known for its wilderness and exotic culture. At this charity run, runners are treated with a scenic course overlooking the islands on the South China Sea and the sun rising behind Mount Kinabalu. You can choose your vacation time in Sabah pre or post-race. In 2024, it’s time to Run Wild in Borneo!

Full Marathon

• Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 18 years to 40 years as of 05 May 2024, i.e. born before 05 May 2006.

• Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 41 years to 50 years as of 5 May 2024, i.e. born before 05 May 1983.

• Senior Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 51 years as of 05 May 2024 i.e. born before 05 May 1973.

Half Marathon

• Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 16 years  to 40 years as of 05 May 2024, i.e. born before 05 May 2008.

• Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 41 years and above as of 05 May 2024, i.e. born before 05 May 1983.

• Senior Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 51 years as of 05 May 2024 i.e. born before 05 May 1973.

10 KM Race

• Junior Category –  all male and female participants must be a minimum of 13 years to 19 years as of 05 May 2023, i.e. born before 05 May 2011.

• Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 20 years to 40 years as of 05 May 2023, i.e. born before 05 May 2004.

• Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 41 years and above as of 05 May 2024, i.e. born before 05 May 1983.

Timing Chips

• The electronic timing chip provided by the organiser must be used by all runners.

Prizes

• Organizers reserve the right to amend prize money categories, amount as deemed necessary
• Prizes may be given by CASH OR VIA BANK TRANSFER
  
• All prize money winners must have a personal bank account and must sign a declaration that their personal address and bank account information provided to the organizer is correct.
• All prizes quoted in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)

Refunds

• No refunds will be entertained once full payment is received.

• Confirmed registrations are not transferable to other persons.

• Registered runners are not allowed to change their categories once the registration is confirmed.

Age, Race Categories & Start Times

All runners will get the followings;

• Event T-shirt 10 KM, Half Marathon & Full Marathon

• Finisher’s medal for 10 KM, Half Marathon & Full Marathon (finish within cut off time)

• Finisher’s T-shirt for Full Marathon only (finish within cut off time)

• Finisher’s Certificate for 10 KM, Half Marathon & Full Marathon which can be obtained online (finish within cut off time)

• Goodie bag

Important information

• BHM 2024 will be enforcing the Cut Off Time (COT) for all categories. For the Half Marathon, it will be 3.5 hours and 10km 2 hours. Runners who exceed the COT will be ‘swept’ back to the START/FINISH point.
• Race Bib swapping is illegal. This is especially important as emergency contacts are registered with the bib. This will also ensure that there is no cheating. If this should happen the runner will be immediately disqualified and the identity will be posted to all running events.
• For security reasons the Police, Dewan Bandaraya Enforcement Agency, Officials and Course Marshalls will not allow runners without a running bib. They will be stopped and taken off the course immediately for further action. Offenders will have their pictures taken and details shared to other race organisers.
• There will be NO medal replacement for lost/stolen medals after the event.
• There will be NO swapping of sizes (event tee, finisher tee) during Race Pack Collection, at the finishing line or after the event.

Add Ons

Race Pack Postage

• Postage is only available within Malaysia
• Only one (1) Race Pack per add on
• Race Pack is expected to arrive 5-7 days before Event day

ORGANISER

1. Borneo Marathon (“the event”) is organised by Kinabalu Running Club.

2. The Organiser reserves the right to amend the Terms & Conditions at any time at its sole discretion without any prior notice.