Ultra Running Hub Taiping, Malaysia · Saturday, September 12, 2026
Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB - MY50
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (53.6km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 135 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53.6km | 701 | Tao Luo · 04:56:53 | Li-Ping Wang · 06:08:19 |
| 2024 | 48km | 628 | Wilsen Singgin · 06:28:24 | Priya Rai · 08:10:11 |
| 2023 | 50km | 532 | John Ray Galutera Onifa · 05:32:26 | Aurore Dacier · 06:53:47 |
| 2022 | 50km | 281 | John Ray Galutera Onifa · 05:12:14 | Eszter Csillag · 06:40:11 |
| 2021 | 50km | 325 | Pierre-Victor Morales · 06:44:29 | Mailin Ripau · 08:43:40 |
| 2019 | 55km | 417 | Sapirin Sumping · 07:26:55 | Vanja Cnops · 08:02:40 |
The field grew 12% between 2024 (628) and 2025 (701). 23% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (53.6km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 54 km of trail with 2,216 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 41 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 54 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,216 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB - MY50 was a 53.6-kilometer trail race held in Taiping, Malaysia, featuring 2216 meters of elevation gain. Averaging 41.3 meters of climb per kilometer, the course presented substantial vertical work over its route.
The 17-hour time limit provided an exceptionally forgiving cut-off pace of 19 minutes per kilometer. This deadline was more generous than 94% of 50k cut-offs and tighter than only 6%, allowing runners ample margin to navigate the sustained ascents without risking early elimination.
With 701 finishers in the 2025 edition, the event saw a starting density bigger than 99% of 50k fields and smaller than 1% across 2753 peers, drawing an unusually crowded course for the distance.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.