Tropical Rainforest Run
Tropical Rainforest Run returns in 2025 at Tawau Hills Park, a protected forest under Sabah Parks. Known for housing some of the world’s tallest tropical trees and three inactive volcanoes—Mount Maria, Mount Magdalena, and Mount Lucia—this event invites runners to explore one of Sabah’s richest natural landscapes.
The race aims to introduce Tawau as both a general and eco-tourism destination, offering participants a unique sporting experience in the heart of a tropical rainforest.
Estimate Route Distance: 28KM
About the Event
Closing Date of Registration
22 November 2025
Race Pack Collection date
22nd November 2025
Venue: LA Hotel, Tawau
Race Schedule date
23 November 2025
Race Schedule Venue
Tawau Hills Park
race Schedule
| 22 November 2025 (Saturday) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Remarks | |
| 10:00am-6:00pm | Race pack collection Venue: LA Hotel, Tawau | |
| 23 November 2025 (Sunday) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Remarks | |
| 4:30am | Bus transfer for participants from hotels around the Tawau town area | |
| 6:00am | Arrival at the event venue. Participants must check-in with the Secretariat before the race flag-off | |
| 6:30am | Race Flag-off to all categories | |
| 10:00 am | Cut-off time for Men’s Open & Men’s Veteran categories at Mount Lusia | |
| 10:30 am | Cut-Off time for Women’s Open & Women’s Veteran categories at Mount Lusia | |
| 10:30am | Expected first runner arrival at the finish line | |
| 12:00pm | Prize Presentation | |
| 1:00pm | Cut-off time for Men’s Open & Veteran categories at the finish line | |
| 2:00pm | Cut-off time for Women’s Open & Veteran categories at the finish line | |
| 2:30pm | Bus transfer from Tawau Hills Park to various hotels in Tawau Town | |
| 2:30pm | Race ends | |
| 3:00 pm | Last bus transfer from Tawau Hills Park back to Tawau Town | |
pRIZE
| Category | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | 4th - 5th Placing | 6th - 10th Placing | 11th - 20th Placing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEN OPEN | RM4,000.00 | RM3,000.00 | RM2,000.00 | RM800.00 | RM500.00 | RM300.00 |
| WOMEN OPEN | RM4,000.00 | RM3,000.00 | RM2,000.00 | RM800.00 | RM500.00 | RM300.00 |
| MEN VETERAN | RM3,000.00 | RM2,000.00 | RM1,000.00 | RM600.00 | RM300.00 | |
| WOMEN VETERAN | RM3,000.00 | RM2,000.00 | RM1,000.00 | RM600.00 | RM300.00 |
Tropical Rainforest Run Certificate 2025
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CATEGORY
A. Open Category
All male and female participants must be a minimum of 18 years as of 23 November 2025, i.e. born on or before 23 November 2007..
B. Veteran Category
Men and Women Veteran participants must be a minimum of 45 years as of 23 November 2025, i.e. born on or before 23 November 1980
ALL RUNNERS WILL GET THE FOLLOWINGS
Open & Veteran Category
Running T-shirt (Sizes available on a first-come, first-served basis)
Finisher T-Shirt (For participants who finish within the cut-off time)
- Medal
Fun Run Category
- Running T-shirt
(Sizes available on a first-come, first-served basis)
- Finisher’s Medal.
CUT OF TIME
The time limit allocated to each participant shall be as follows:
A. Men’s Open & Veteran Category:
- Starting line to the summit (Mt. Lucia) within 3 hours 30 minutes.
- Summit (Mt. Lucia) to finish line within 3 hours.
B. Women’s Open & Veteran Category:
- Starting line to the summit (Mt. Lucia) within 4 hours.
- Summit (Mt. Lucia) to finish line within 3 hours 30 minutes.
Note: Runners who exceeded the cut of time(s) will be “swept” back to the starting point.
C. Fun Run (No Cut Off Time)
TRANSPORTATION
Shuttle services will be available on 23 November 2025 as follows:
Venue: TBC, Departure time at 4:30am.
Venue: Tawau Hills Park, Departure time start from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.
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