Timpohon Run 2025 is an exciting prelude to the Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon, offering participants a unique chance to race through Kinabalu Park, a UNESCO Global Geopark. Starting at Kinabalu Hall, the route takes runners to the Timpohon Gate, follows the Mempening Trails, passes Liwagu Restaurant, and finishes at Kinabalu Hall. Open to all, it’s the perfect way to experience the challenge of the main race.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
These rules may be cited as the Tropical Rainforest Run 2025 Rules.
In these Rules:-
“TIMPOHON RUN” means the Timpohon Run event. “COMMITTEE”, means the Organising Committee for the Timpohon Run.
“PARTICIPANT” means the participant of the Timpohon Run duly registered with the Committee.
CATEGORY
Timpohon Run is open to local and international participants who are in good health and able to complete the race.
Men & Women Open
All male and female participants must be a minimum of 18 years as of 18 October 2025, i.e. born on or before 18 October 2007.
ATTIRE
Each participant is free to choose their own attire for the Timpohon Run; however, the use of transparent clothing is strictly prohibited.
PARTICIPANTS’ RACE ENTITLEMENTS
- Running T-shirt (Sizes available on a first-come, first-served basis)
- Finisher’s Medal (For participants who finish within the cut-off time)
- E-Certificate (Sent via email)
BIB NUMBERS
Each participant will be assigned an official bib number, which must be securely attached with safety pins to both the front and back of their attire. Bib swapping is prohibited. This is particularly important as emergency contacts are registered with the bib number, ensuring no cheating. Any participant found swapping bibs will be immediately disqualified, and their identity will be shared with all running events.
CUT OF TIME
Men & Women Open (age 18 years above)
The time limit for the loop route from starting point and end shall be within 4 hours 30 minutes.
Note: Runners who exceeded the cut of time(s) will be “swept” back to the ending point.
OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
Each participant must complete the race without any outside assistance. If any outside assistance is received, the runner will be immediately disqualified. The use of trekking poles or stick poles is strictly prohibited during the Timpohon Run.
DRINKING WATER SUPPLY
Runners are required to be self-sufficient on the course, with water/aid stations (W) set up at intervals of approximately 2 to 3 kilometres along the marked race route for refilling hydration packs or water bottles. Please remember to bring your hydration pack. While water bottles will be provided at the event, we strongly recommend that runners also bring their own hydration packs.
CHECK STATION JUDGES
Check station judges with official name tags will be based at various check station(s) along the route. Each participant is required to pass through all check stations; failure to do so will result in automatic disqualification.
Any participant who decides to drop out during the race must notify the race staff and proceed to walk back to the starting/finishing line.
TRANSPORTATION
Shuttle services will be available on 18 October 2025 as follows:
04:00 am – Shuttle service from various hotels in Kundasang to Kinabalu Park (along the main road).
01:00 pm – Shuttle service from Kinabalu Park back to various hotels in Kundasang (along the main road).
APPEAL JURY
Participant may appeal to the Jury, which will consist of three members, headed by a Technical Race Official. The decision made by the Appeal Jury will be final.
INDEMNITY
The Committee shall not be liable for any injury or death that occurs to any participant before, during, or after the Timpohon Run.
AMENDMENT TO RULES AND REGULATION
The Committee reserves the right to amend the Rules of the Timpohon Run at any time as it may deem fit.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RULES
Participants must stay on the trail at all times. Shortcutting is strictly prohibited. Picking up plants, animals, fungi, or rocks along the race course, as well as within the overall race area, is not allowed.
Littering along the course is strictly prohibited.
CLOSING DATE OF REGISTRATION:
17th September 2025
RACE PACK COLLECTION DATE:
17th October 2025 (Venue: Kinabalu Hall, Kinabalu Park)
OTHERS
Due to the strict regulations within the park area, the Timpohon Run will not accept entries from runners participating for charitable purposes.
RACE SCHEDULE
17 October 2025 (Friday) – Venue: Kinabalu Hall, Kinabalu Park
10:00 am – 6:00 pm: Race kit collection.
18 October 2025 (Saturday) – Venue: Kinabalu Hall, Kinabalu Park (Starting/Finish Line)
04:00 am: Bus transfer for participants from various hotels around Kundasang (near the main road) to Kinabalu Park.
05:30 am: Arrival of participants at starting line.
07:00 am: Race flag-off.
08:30 am: Expected arrival of the first runner at the finish line.
10:30 am: Prize presentation.
11:30 am: Cut-off time for Men’s and Women’s categories at the finishing line.
12:30 pm: Race ends.
01:00 pm: Bus transfer for participants back to various hotels in Kundasang.
Prizes Money
| No | Placing | Men Open | Women Open |
| 1 | 1st | RM500.00 | RM500.00 |
| 2 | 2nd | RM400.00 | RM400.00 |
| 3 | 3rd | RM300.00 | RM300.00 |
| 4 | 4th | RM200.00 | RM200.00 |
| 5 | 5th | RM150.00 | RM150.00 |
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