Mount Kinabalu Climbathon – Men
Oct 14, 2018 at 6:00 AM
Mount Kinabalu Climbathon – Men
Sabah
Malaysia
Entry Fee $0
(Lowest or Early Registration)
Prize Money: no
Distance(s):
- 26K
Type: Mountain
First Year of the Event: 1987
Description:
The Climbathon first started in 1987 where its origins can be traced to the Sabah Parks’ intention of creating a rapid rescue squad made up of a team of rangers who can bring down injured climbers fast (this is especially useful during bad weather when helicopters cannot be used). It was an all Malaysian affair for a year until it was opened to international participants. Sabah Tourism Board saw the potential of the event being a promotional tool to promote Sabah and took over organising the event in 1995. The Climbathon became a member of the World Mountain Running Association in 1997 and hosted the 15th World Mountain Running Trophy in 1999 at Kinabalu Park. In 2003, the Climbathon was admitted as member of the International Skyrunning Federation, the international body that promotes sports at high altitude. Since then, the Climbathon has been a part of the Federation’s Skyrunner World Series until 2012. International top runners from various countries race in the series’ venues to gather points to become the series world champion.
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Past Event Dates
Held on Oct 14, 2018
Held on Oct 15, 2017
Held on Oct 15, 2016
Held on Oct 18, 2015
Held on Oct 20, 2013
Held on Oct 14, 2012
Held on Oct 23, 2011
Held on Oct 24, 2010
Held on Oct 25, 2009
Held on Aug 23, 2008
Held on Aug 26, 2007
Held on Oct 01, 2006
Held on Oct 02, 2005
Held on Oct 03, 2004
Held on Oct 05, 2003
Held on Oct 06, 2002
Held on Oct 07, 2001
Held on Oct 08, 2000