FAQs

QUALIFICATION FORM AND REGISTRATION

Answer: You will receive an email confirming that your submission has been successfully submitted.

Answer: If you’re selected, you’ll receive an official email confirmation by coming soon. Be sure to check your inbox (and your spam folder, just in case) so you don’t miss it!

Answer: After receiving your acceptance email, participants must complete registration and submit payment by coming soon.

Answer: The deadline to submit your documents is coming soon.

Answer: Given the challenging nature of this race, participants must meet specific criteria to qualify for this year’s run to ensure they are adequately prepared. Detailed criteria can be found in the Registration section.

Answer: No refund is allowed for any cancellation for whatsoever reason.

Answer: If you haven’t received any notification regarding your qualification for the race, please email us at events@hellosabah.com with your registration details.

Answer: Yes, we have received your inquiries, including submissions and other queries. Rest assured, we are reviewing each email and will respond promptly. Thank you for your understanding.

Answer: No. All registrations are non-transferable.

Answer: Kindly email us at events@hellosabah.com with supporting information and transaction details.

 

Answer: If you encounter an error during the payment process, please screenshot the error message and email it to events@hellosabah.com with your full name and I/C number or passport number, the team will revert to you as soon as possible

Answer: Yes, you can change your t-shirt size up to one month before the event. To request a change, please email us at events@hellosabah.com with your full name, I/C number or passport number, phone number, and new t-shirt size.

 

Please note that changes requested within one month of the event cannot be accommodated due to printing schedules. An administrative fee of RM10 will also be charged for each t-shirt size change.

Answer: Each participant must register individually, as all registrations are subject to approval of your qualification form. Hence, group registrations or registrations on behalf of others are not available.

Answer: Yes, we will facilitate refunds in the event of cancellation or postponement.

Answer:

Answr: The refund process will take around 30 – 60 working days after the event date. If you have not received the successful refund email within that period, please email to events@hellosabah.com with your full name and I/C number or passport number, the team will revert to you as soon as possible.

CATEGORY

Answer:

Men’s and Women’s Elite 

Participants must be at least 18 years old as of 18 October 2026, born on or before 18 October 2008.

Veteran’s Category – Must be 40 years old above born on or before 18 October 1986. Must be above 40 years old, born on or before 18 October 1986.

Participants must present their identification card or passport during registration for age verification.

Falsification of any information on the entry form, such as age classification, will result in disqualification.



 

Answer:

  1. Men’s Elite Category:
  2. From the starting line to the summit: within 3 hours 30 minutes
  3. From the summit to the finish line: within 3 hours

 

  1. Women’s Elite Category:
  2. From the starting line to the summit: within 4 hours
  3. From the summit to the finish line: within 3 hours 30 minutes

 

  1. Men’s Veteran Category (40 years and above):
  2. From the starting line to the summit: within 4 hours
  3. From the summit to the finish line: within 3 hours 30 minutes

RACE

Answer: The route features a total of eight (8) water stations, including one at the finishing lines

Answer: There will be eight (8) aid stations in total, including one at the finishing lines.

Answer:

You can park your car outside the entrance of Kinabalu Park. Please note that only official vehicles are allowed beyond the gate. The race starting line is at Kinabalu Hall, which is located inside the park area.

 

Answer: 
1. OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
Each participant shall complete the Climbathon without any outside assistance. Including the use of Trekking Poles.

2. ATTIRE
Each participant shall be free to choose his or her own attire for the Climbathon. However, the usage of transparent attire is STRICTLY PROHIBITED (Participants are reminded that the temperature at the mountain base varies from 13 to 20 degrees centigrade whilst the temperature at the summit of Mount Kinabalu ranges from 2 to 10 degrees centigrade).

3. NUMBERS FOR PARTICPANTS (BIB NO)
Each participant shall be given an official number, which must be affixed with safety pins on the front and back of the participant’s attire.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
– Hydration Vest/Pack, to carry additional water.
– Trail Running Shoes: With good traction and support for variable terrain.
– Extra Layers: A long-sleeve shirt or jacket to prevent hypothermia.
– Nutrition: Pack energy gels, chews, or bars for longer runs to maintain energy levels.

HOTEL & ACCOMMODATION

Answer: There are plenty of hotels around Kundasang, you can find more information on our website.

 

Answer: You can self-collect or get your friends and families to collect on your behalf. If a friend is collecting on your behalf, please ensure they bring a copy of your registration confirmation receipt to the race pack collection center.

RACE PACK COLLECTION

Answer: The Race Pack Collection is on 16 October 2026 (Friday) at Kinabalu Hall, Kinabalu Park.

Answer: You can self-collect or get your friends and families to collect on your behalf. If a friend is collecting on your behalf, please ensure they bring a copy of your registration confirmation receipt to the race pack collection center.

Answer: No. Race packs must be collected by participants themselves.

SPONSORSHIPS

Answer: Kindly contact us at events@hellosabah.com

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Answer: 

  • MALAYSIAN ( Elite & Veteran Category) – RM378
  • INTERNATIONAL (Elite & Veteran Category) – RM486 ( 122.78USD)

Answer: Each participant is free to choose his or her own attire for the Climbathon. However, the use of transparent clothing is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Participants are reminded that the temperature at the base of the mountain ranges from 13°C to 20°C, while at the summit of Mount Kinabalu it ranges from 2°C to 10°C.

Answer: Each participant will be assigned an official race number, which must be securely affixed using safety pins on both the front and back of their attire.

Answer: The time limits allocated for each category are as follows:

  1. Men’s Elite Category:
  2. From the starting line to the summit: within 3 hours 30 minutes
  3. From the summit to the finish line: within 3 hours
  1. Women’s Elite Category:
  2. From the starting line to the summit: within 4 hours
  3. From the summit to the finish line: within 3 hours 30 minutes
  1. Men’s Veteran Category (40 years and above):
  2. From the starting line to the summit: within 4 hours
  3. From the summit to the finish line: within 3 hours 30 minutes

Answer: All participants must complete the Climbathon without any outside assistance.

Answer: Check station judges, identifiable by their name tags, will be stationed at various checkpoints along the Climbathon route. All participants must pass through these check stations. Failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.

Answer: Any participant may submit an appeal to the Jury, which consists of three members, headed by a qualified Malaysian Amateur Athletics Union Technical Official. All decisions made by the Appeal Jury are final.

Answer: The Committee shall not be held responsible for any injury or death occurring before, during, or after the Climbathon.

Answer: The Committee reserves the right to amend the Rules of the Climbathon at any time as it may deem fit.

Answer:

Men’s and Women’s Elite 

Participants must be at least 18 years old as of 18 October 2026, born on or before 18 October 2008.

Veteran’s Category – Must be 40 years old above born on or before 18 October 1986. Must be above 40 years old, born on or before 18 October 1986.

Participants must present their identification card or passport during registration for age verification.

Falsification of any information on the entry form, such as age classification, will result in disqualification.

Answer: Climbathon will not accept any entry from runners participating with charitable reasons.

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