Lingkubang, Sabah, Malaysia · Saturday, August 29, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

The Most Beautiful Thing (TMBT) 50 km Ultra Trail Marathon

Race completed

50 km Distance

2,970 m Climbing

7.0 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 59 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 17 hours 20:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50K cut-offs we track. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~275 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (48km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,970 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes59 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,970 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Mix

Clean electrolyte drink mix with real fruit flavor. Low sugar.

$20 ★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

50km distance of Malaysia's original Ultra-Trail Marathon set over the jungle clad ridges and river valleys at the foothills of the 4100m high UNESCO World heritage site of Mt. Kinabalu. Experience the unique Borneon culture around Mt. Kinabalu.

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