Ultimate Trails of Penang
09-11 Oct 2026 (Fri - Sun)
160.90km, 105.60km, 60km, 40km, Half marathon, 12km, 200km
Join Ultimate Trails of Penang 2026
Penang Island is blessed with amazing numbers of trails for many decades. Blazed by the local inhabitants of Penang, these trails link up various heritage sites and points of interests all over the island. Starting from Youth Park and Botanical gardens, the trails spread out from the north to central and southern part of the Island, from Air Itam, Batu Ferringhi, to Teluk Bahang and Balik Pulau.
For decades, Penang people have taken to these trails during many of their weekends and public holidays. Some trails are easy and popular for the leisure weekend hikers, while others are rather hilly and less chartered which provide interesting challenges to serious hikers and trail runners.
Yet, for a long time, most of Penang trails have been a mystery for a lot of people even in the Northern parts of Peninsula Malaysia, and Malaysia in general. Many Penang locals have not been exposed to the many beauties and challenges of these trails.
Until Sep 2018. Ultimate Trails of Penang is conceived with a passion for nature trails. Following the successful inaugural edition on 23rd Sep 2018, where more than 400 participants signed up despite the late opening of registration 3 months prior to the race date. Participants have given the race a rave review. In 2019, a new 100km distance category with elevation gain of 5500 m was added to the original 3 categories of 20km, 40km, and 60km. We managed to attract over 600 participants from more states and more countries. Since then, UToP has been widely recognized as one of the toughest 100km trail race in Malaysia. In 2022, we had nearly 1000 runners from 23 countries. In 2023, we added 100 miles to the mix, which further solidified UToP as one of Malaysia's toughest trail events indeed.
Course details
Start address: Youth Park, Persiaran Kuari, Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Finish address: Youth Park, Persiaran Kuari, Pulau Tikus, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Route map
Register
Registration closes on 20 September (88 days left)
The current price step is valid until 31 July, 2026
selected tickets
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You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
We accept
What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Goodie bag
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done Event T-shirts
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done Finisher’s T-shirts info
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done Timing chip (single use)
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done Photo Service
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done Expo entry
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done Post-race meal
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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done Bag drop
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done Toilets
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done Shower
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done Dressing rooms
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done Accident insurance
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done Custom bib number
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Time : 10am-6pm Date : Friday 9th Oct 2026 Venue : TBD For 200km Runners - Race pack collection at the starting point at Country Home Cafe, Gertak Sanggul at 11:00pm 8th Oct 2026.
What is the cancellation/refund policy for this event?
No fee is refundable after the registration is completed, even in the event when the race may be cancelled or postponed;
No cups event
Drinking cups will not be provided at any of the water station points; Drinking cups will not be provided at any of the water station points;
Mandatory items for 100miles, 100km & 60km
1. 100 miles - Headlamp x 2, spare batteries x 3 sets; 2. 100km - Headlamp x 2, spare batteries x 2 sets; 2. 60km - Headlamp x 1, spare batteries x 1 set; 3. Whistle; 4. Mobile Phone; 5. 1.5 litre water carrying capacity; 6. Own cups/bowls and spoons/forks; 7. Emergency blanket; 8. Blinking light
Mandatory items for 40km
1. Headlamp x 1, spare batteries x 1 set; 2. Whistle; 3. Mobile Phone; 4. 1.5 litre water carrying capacity; 5. Own cups/bowls and spoons/forks; 6. Emergency blanket; 7. Blinking light
Mandatory items for 12km and 26km
1. 1 litre water carrying capacity; 2. Mobile phone; 3. Own cups;
Recommended (not compulsory) equipment
• Sport foods & Gels; • Rucksack or waist bag; • Head gear or cap or bandana; • Sun UV block; • Cash; • Route Map and Elevation Map.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
