When is the Borneo International Marathon 2027?

The next Borneo International Marathon is expected around Sunday, 9 May 2027, based on the dates of past editions. The organizers have not announced the official date yet.

How hilly is the Borneo International Marathon?

The course has 80 m of climbing and 80 m of descent. We rate it flat. It is a loop course on road.

What is the weather usually like at the Borneo International Marathon?

Around the race date in 2016–2025, the temperature at the 02:00 start averaged 26°C, rising to about 27°C during the race, with 88% humidity. It rained on about 27% of those days.

How do you get a place in the Borneo International Marathon?

Entry is first come, first served. The standard entry fee is about $35. Check the official site for the current registration dates.

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Borneo International Marathon

Sunday, 9 May 2027Estimated dateIn 6 months · Start 02:00

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Course recordsMen 2:25:00 · Sammy Kiptoo (2008)Women 3:00:05 · Azusa Nojiri (2015)

Sabah's big city marathon, flagged off from Likas Stadium in the small hours to beat the tropical heat, looping through Kota Kinabalu's centre and along the South China Sea coast.

The Borneo International Marathon is a road marathon in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, expected around Sunday, 9 May 2027, starting at 02:00. The loop course has 80 m of elevation gain (flat), and the start temperature on race day has averaged 26°C in recent years. Entry is first come, first served, and the standard fee is about $35.

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Elevation gain

80 m

Flat · ↓ 80 m

Start altitude

0 m

above sea level, from terrain data

Temp at start

26°C

Peaks around 27°C

Entry fee

≈ $35

Open entry

Finishers

—

typical year

Course

Loop

Cut-off: check site

Getting thereFly into BKI (Kota Kinabalu), about 8 km from the start

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Borneo International Marathon course map

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Borneo International Marathon elevation profile

Flat: about 80 m of climbing and 80 m of descent. A detailed profile isn’t available for this race yet.

Borneo International Marathon race-day weather

At start

26°C

Peak during race

27°C

Humidity

88%

Chance of rain

27%

Wind

4 km/h

9 May in past years

Historical averages for 9 May ±3 days, 2016–2025, from 02:00 for 5 hours (70 days sampled). Source: Open-Meteo / ERA5.

Borneo International Marathon finish times by age group

No data yet. We’re collecting age-group results race by race.

Course records

Men: 2:25:00 · Sammy Kiptoo (2008)
Women: 3:00:05 · Azusa Nojiri (2015)

As of the 2025 season.

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Borneo International Marathon: questions and answers

When is the Borneo International Marathon 2027?: The next Borneo International Marathon is expected around Sunday, 9 May 2027, based on the dates of past editions. The organizers have not announced the official date yet.
How hilly is the Borneo International Marathon?: The course has 80 m of climbing and 80 m of descent. We rate it flat. It is a loop course on road.
What is the weather usually like at the Borneo International Marathon?: Around the race date in 2016–2025, the temperature at the 02:00 start averaged 26°C, rising to about 27°C during the race, with 88% humidity. It rained on about 27% of those days.
How do you get a place in the Borneo International Marathon?: Entry is first come, first served. The standard entry fee is about $35. Check the official site for the current registration dates.

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