Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon kicks off in Kiulu
Published on: Saturday, March 19, 2022
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Runners pose for a group photo before the race. (Tourism ministry pic)
Kota Kinabalu: Running enthusiasts have flocked to the picturesque Kiulu countryside to participate in the much-anticipated two-day Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon (BUTM).
The first day of the marathon race saw 345 people competing in two categories today.
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Assistant State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister-cum-Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai flagged off the race, which started at 5am for the 100KM and 7am for the 50km events.
The 30KM and 9KM races will take place on Sunday.
In the event, marathoners will race past Kiulu villages, along the river, and through the forested terrain trails.
This year's BUTM has attracted 700 Malaysian and international runners between the ages of 10 and 65, with young marathoners permitted to compete in the 9KM division.
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