WELCOME TO

KAILAS PENANG SKYRACE 2026

KAILAS PENANG SKYRACE 2026 will mark Malaysia’s return to the SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES for the third consecutive year since 2024. It will be held between 24 and 26 April 2026 at Georgetown, Penang, West Malaysia, and will be part of the 24 Merrell Skyrunner World Series races worldwide. KAILAS PENANG SKYRACE 2026 is also part of the Asia Trail Master Championship Series point race for the 2nd year running since 2025.

KAILAS PENANG SKYRACE 2026 is co-organized by MMTF Consultant (an international sporting event management company based in Malaysia), which remains the only member of the International Skyrunning Federation (ISF) in Malaysia since 2020, Mountain Goat Malaysia and Penang International Hiker’s.

2000 runners from around the world are expected for the 2026 race. The top global sky-running elites and global performing are expected to lead the field at KAILAS PENANG SKYRACE 2026.

There will be 3 supporting race distances to the main race namely the 5KM FUN SKY (523m +ve gain), 10KM SHORT SKY (972m +ve gain), 30KM PRO SKY (2354m +ve gain) and 50KM SKY ULTRAKS (2772m +ve gain).

50KM SKY ULTRAKS is part of the 2026 Asia Trail Master Championship Series point race. This means every runner who completes this distance within COT will earn ATM points, contributing to their overall ranking in the prestigious series.

The 30KM PRO SKY is part of the 2026 Merrell Skyrunner World Series for the 2nd year running since 2025.

Runners will be challenged through undulating forested mountain trails surrounding the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CITY SITE of Georgetown, Penang, where there is a good mixture of pristine and adventurous tropical jungle trails and man-made paths.

Runners in the 30KM and 50KM will be taken to Penang Hill via several hills, with the highest point at Western Hill (833m/ 2,733 ft above sea level). Runners from all around the world can expect to witness exotic orchids, farms, wildlife, and waterfalls, and be spoiled with amazing mountain-top views.

With a combined elevation gain of a minimum 2354m +ve gain, skyrunners from around the world should expect a highly physically demanding 30 KM race through the tropical jungle mountain path besides having to put up with the high humidity surroundings.

The 50KM SKY ULTRAKS, is an ultra-challenge for those who finds the 30KM PRO SKY too short.

The Pearl of Orient State of Penang, Malaysia is deemed suitable to host an international standard race such as KAILAS PENANG SKYRACE 2026 because it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with many well-maintained “mountainous trails”.

Penang is famous for its tantalizing local street food(specifically Peranakan cuisine) and for being one of the top tourist destinations in Malaysia. It is a place where cultural tradition and modernity blend seamlessly into one. Penang is also known for its beautiful beaches, rich heritage, and alluring natural scenery. With an international airport and well-connected infrastructure, it will ease one’s travel to the island.

The organization looks forward to hosting everyone and providing everyone with a memorable experience befitting the Skyrunner World Series and Asia Trail Master Championship Series status.

Since 2025, with the aim to develop the sports of skyrunning and mountain running in the country and around the region, the organization has made the event inclusive by extending the cut-off time (COT) for all the distances.

Now everyone can be a winner at KAILAS PENANG SKYRACE.

ENTRY PRICE

5KM

(FUN SKY)

RM 108

Early Bird

RM 158

Normal Entry

RM 188

Late Entry

10KM

(SHORT SKY)

RM 128

Early Bird

RM 178

Normal Entry

RM 208

Late Entry

30KM

(PRO SKY)

RM 228

Early Bird

RM 278

Normal Entry

RM 308

Late Entry

50KM

(SKY ULTRAKS )

RM 348

Early Bird

RM 398

Normal Entry

RM 428

Late Entry

RACE INFORMATION

Venue : Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang

DATE

START TIME

DISTANCES

EVENT SCHEDULE

24 APRIL 2026 (FRIDAY)
DESCRIPTIONTIMEREMARKS
Race Entitlement Pack Collection (REPC) – For All Categories10:00AM – 06:00PMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang
Elite Introduction05:00PMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang
Race Briefing06:00PMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang
25 APRIL 2026 (SATURDAY)
DESCRIPTIONTIMEREMARKS
Finish Line Drop Bag Counter Opens01:00AMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang
Race Start03:00AM50KM (Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang)
06:30AM30KM (Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang)
Expected Arrival of 1st Runner09:00AMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang (50KM)
10:00AMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang (30KM)
Race Entitlement Pack Collection (REPC) – For 10KM and 5KM only12:00PM – 06:00PMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang
Cut Off Time (COT)07:00PMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang (50KM)
04:30PMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang (30KM)
Finish Line Drop Bag Counter Close08:00PMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang
26 APRIL 2026 (SUNDAY)
DESCRIPTIONTIMEREMARKS
Finish Line Drop Bag Counter Opens05:00AMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang
Race Start07:00AM10KM (Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang)
08:00AM5KM (Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang)
Expected Arrival of 1st Runner08:00AMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang (10KM)
08:30AMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang (5KM)
Cut Off Time (COT)11:00AMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang (5KM / 10KM)
Prize Giving (6th to 10th)09:30AM – 10:30PMBeside Main Stage, Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang
Prize Giving (1st to 5th)11:00AM – 12:00PMMain Stage, Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang
Finish Line Drop Bag Counter Close12:00PMYouth Park, Georgetown, Penang

NOTE:

  1. Schedule is subject to change when deemed necessary by the organizer.
  2. The organizer reserves the right to suspend, cancel or change the design of the course when deemed necessary for runner’s safety.
  3. Mandatory gear check will NOT be conducted during Race Pack Collection. However, it will be randomly conducted at selected Aid Station (AS) and at the FINISH for the top 10 winners.
  4. Please follow the instructions of the signages and event crews at all times.
  5. No Race Bib No Race Rule.
  6. All drop bags must be retrieved with RUNNER’S BIB at the respective drop bag counters by 08:00pm (25 April 2026) or 12:00pm (26 April 2026) either by runners themselves or a representative. Any drop bag not collected may be disposed of. The organizer will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any item in the drop bag.

RACE ENTRY PACK COLLECTION
(REPC)

Venue: Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang

Date: 24 April 2026, Friday (For All Distances)
Time: 10:00AM – 06:00PM

Date: 25 April 2026, Saturday (For 5KM and 10KM only)
Time: 12:00PM – 06:00PM

t-shirt

EVENT T-SHIRT

  1. All participants will receive an event tee.
  2. Participants are advised to refer to the size chart and select their sizes carefully to avoid any sizing issues. No exchange will be allowed after confirmation of registration.
  3. For every Registrant, you will only receive 1 Event Tee.

FINISHER T-SHIRT

  1. Finisher T-shirt will only be awarded to 50 KM and 30 KM runners who completed their race within the cut-off time.
  2. Participants are advised to refer to the size chart and select their sizes carefully to avoid any sizing issues. No exchange will be allowed after confirmation of registration.

EVENT INFORMATIONS

DistanceCategoryAge Group
50KM SKY ULTRAKS
  • Men & Woman Open
  • Men & Woman Veteran
  • 18 – 39 years
  • 40 years and above
30KM PRO SKY
  • Men & Woman Open
  • Men & Woman Veteran
  • 18 – 39 years
  • 40 years and above
10KM SHORT SKY
  • Men & Woman U-23
  • Men & Woman Open
  • Men & Woman Veteran
  • 18 – 22 years
  • 23 – 39 years
  • 40 years and above
5KM FUN SKY
  • Men & Woman Open
  • Men & Woman Veteran
  • 18 – 39 years
  • 40 years and above

The event will be flagged-off in accordance with the following start times:

  • 50KM – 03:00am/ 25 April 2026 (End Time : 07:00pm 25 April 2026)
  • 30KM – 06:30am/ 25 April 2026 (End Time : 04:30pm 25 April 2026)
  • 10KM – 07:00am/ 26 April 2026 (End Time : 11:00am 26 April 2026)
  • 5KM – 08:00am/ 26 April 2026 (End Time: 11:00am 26 April 2026)
  1. 50KM SKY ULTRAKS
    • Race Bib
    • Timing Chip
    • Event Tee
    • Finisher Tee
    • Finisher Medal
    • E-Cert
    • Refreshment and Food on the course/ Finish Line
    • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
  2. 30KM PRO SKY
    • Race Bib
    • Timing Chip
    • Event Tee
    • Finisher Tee
    • Finisher Medal
    • E-Cert
    • Refreshment and Food on the course/ Finish Line
    • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
  3. 10KM SHORT SKY
    • Race Bib
    • Timing Chip
    • Event Tee
    • Finisher Medal
    • E-Cert
    • Refreshment and Food on the course/ Finish Line
    • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
  4. 5KM FUN SKY
    • Race Bib
    • Timing Chip
    • Event Tee
    • Finisher Medal
    • E-Cert
    • Refreshment and Food on the course
    • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
  1. Finisher medals will only be awarded to runners, upon completion of race within cut off time.
  2. Registered participants who do not turn up in person on Race Day will be disqualified and will not be entitled to a finisher medal.

Bib design is in progress. 

** Note 1: Participants must wear their bib numbers at the front.

** Note 2: Tampering with the race bib in any way (e.g. obscuring/removing sponsor’s identification) will result in your disqualification. The organizer shall immediately disqualify any participants if this rule is not strictly observed.

** Note 3: Participants without Race Bibs on event day will not be allowed to start the race.

** Note 4: Whosoever found to be running with another person’s race bib other than his/ her own will be subjected to disqualification, and possibly banned from the event for a period of time.

** Note 5: The organizer is against the unlawful transfer of the bib. Any transfer must be made known and authorized by the organizer. This is to ensure that should there be any incidents, the right person is contacted and the right treatment to be administered in some cases.

  1. Mandatory gear check will NOT be conducted during Race Pack Collection. However, mandatory gear check will be done randomly during the race.
  2. Any runners who fail to adhere to the list below will incur a penalty, where time will be added to their finishing time based on the severity of the omission, and in some cases will give the organizer the right to penalize the said runner. Any decision made is at the organizer’s discretion and it will be final.
  3. The organizer has ZERO tolerance toward runners who fail Mandatory Gear checks.  

Mandatory Item List

The start and finish of the race is at Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang.

Please go to the Travel section for information on getting to Penang.

Support crews are not required for this race, as the respective checkpoints by the organizer are adequate for runners to successfully complete the race.

Support crews are welcome at designated accessible aid stations to cheer on and encourage runners. However, external support is strictly prohibited at all aid stations.

Support crews must not run with, pace, or accompany runners in any form. The use of motorized or non-motorized vehicles, including cars and bikes to pace, follow, or lead runners is not allowed. Violations may result in the immediate disqualification of the participant.

All participants must complete the entire race without receiving any external assistance until they cross the finish line. Any form of aid may be considered cheating and can lead to automatic disqualification.

Support crews must not consume refreshments at checkpoints. The food is for the competitors only.

The final race course information and profile will be shared on 28 February 2026 after the team completes the final inspection of the race course.

If you can no longer participate in the race, please refer to ‘Refund Policy’ and ‘Entry Transfers’ below to check your available options.

REFUND POLICY

If you cannot find anyone to replace you and would prefer a refund of your entry fee, we are able to provide:

  • Full refund less RM50.00 administration fee if you advise us by email any time before the late entry fee date (30 November 2025 11:59PM).
  • 50% refund less RM50.00 administration fee if you advise us by email between 1 December 2025 and 31 January 2026 11:59PM.
  • No monetary refund if you advise us after 31 January 2026 11:59PM.

*Do note that there will be a 8% gateway charge on the total amount, or min. RM3.00, whichever is higher to be paid.

For refunds, please email with Subject – Refund/ Name/ Category to info@mmtf.my

In the event that the event course is, in the opinion of the event organizer, unsafe (for example by reason of heavy rain, high winds, bushfires, “acts of god”), organizer may, in their sole discretion, attempts to re-route the course, find an alternative shortened course or cancel the event. Organizer also reserves the right to cancel the event for any other reason which may include but is not limited to terrorism and war. If the event is cancelled, re-routed or shortened, no refund or transfer to another event will be made. Due to the scale of the event and travel & commitment involved by competitors, it is not practical to re-schedule the event to any other weekend.

ENTRY TRANSFERS

TRANSFER OF ENTRY BEFORE 1 DECEMBER 2025 (EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER)

You are able to transfer your entry online to an acquaintance up to 1 December 2025 11:59pm. You need to find the person yourself to transfer your entry to. You need to sort out payment between yourself and the person taking your entry. The person who is taking your entry will also need to pay a RM50.00 transfer fee and 8% gateway charge (or min RM3.00), whichever is higher to complete their new entry.

For EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER, kindly email with Subject – EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER / Name/ Category to info@mmtf.my

TRANSFER OF ENTRY BETWEEN 1 DECEMBER 2025 – 28 FEBRUARY 2026 (LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER)

You are also able to transfer your entry online to an acquaintance between 1 December 2025 – 28 February 2026 11.59pm. You need to find the person yourself to transfer your entry to. You need to sort out payment between yourself and the person taking your entry. The person who is taking your entry will also need to pay a RM100.00 transfer fee and 8% gateway charge (or min RM3.00), whichever is higher.

For LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER, kindly email with Subject – LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER / Name/ Category to info@mmtf.my 

CATEGORY UPGRADE/ DOWNGRADE BEFORE 15 FEBRUARY 2026

If you would like to change the race category after registered, you are able to upgrade or downgrade your category before 15 February 2026 11:59pm.

For upgrade, you are required to pay the category price difference and RM50.00 cash administration fee.

Kindly email with Subject – CATEGORY UPGRADE/ Name/ Category to info@mmtf.my

For downgrade, you are required to pay RM50.00 cash administration fee. However, the difference in the category price will not be refunded.

Kindly email with Subject – CATEGORY DOWNGRADE/ Name/ Category to info@mmtf.my

*Do note that there will be a 8% gateway charge on the total amount, or min. RM3.00, whichever is higher to be paid.

For Category Upgrade/ Downgrade after 15 February 2026, runners will require to make a surcharge of RM100,00. Kindly email to info@mmtf.my

TRAVEL: –
Penang is situated on the North Western coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Penang is well connected by land and air. One may get to the island by taking a bus from any major city in Peninsular Malaysia.
Visitors may also fly directly to Penang or via major town/ city in Malaysia. Check with your flight operators or tour agents on the options.

Note: The event will START and FINISH at Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang. The REPC will take place at the Youth Park, Georgetown, Penang.

ACCOMMODATION: –
There are many hotels (budget or otherwise), motels, homestay and beds & café in Penang. Visitors will be spoilt by choices.

** Note 1: All runners are covered by Personal Accident Insurance 

Class of Insurance: Personal Accident Insurance
Period of Insurance: 25 – 26 April 2026

INSURANCE COVERAGE :
Accidental Death : RM5,000.00 or Personal Disability : RM5,000.00
Medical Expenses : RM200.00

  1. +6013-9766697 through WhatsApp
  2. info@mmtf.my through email

Indemnity & Release Form

Please print and complete the Indemnity & Release Form. Kindly submit the signed form during Registration at REPC.

Failure to produce the Indemnity & Release Form will be charged RM2.00/copy for printing charges.

Waiver Form for Runners below 18 years old

Please submit the Waiver Form upon registration if you are a runner below 18 years old.

Authorization Form – DNS Runners

For runners who cannot attend the race event, you may print the Authorization Form and pass to your representative to collect your race entitlements on behalf.

ONLINE REGISTRATION/ RULES & REGULATIONS

  1. All participants must register online by providing their name, NRIC/Passport number, gender, contact number, email address, and emergency contact details.
  2. Upon successful registration, each participant will receive a confirmation slip via email. The confirmation slip serves as the only valid evidence of registration. All participants are required to present their respective confirmation slips and, or identity card and; or passports during Race Entry Pack Collection Day.
  3. The Event is open to participants who are 18 years of age and above. Age is calculated based on 24 April 2026.
  4. Participants must place their race bibs facing forward, prominently as high as possible on the front of their Running Tee. Do not place your race bib on the side of your hips, on your back, or tucked away in your jacket. Runners found without their race bib numbers may be penalized or disqualified. Please ensure that the race bib number is visible.
  5. Tampering with the race bib in any way (e.g. obscuring/removing the sponsor’s identification) will result in your disqualification. The organizer shall immediately disqualify any participants if this rule is not strictly observed.
  6. A runner is not allowed to be supported by any 3rd Party or participant to the race, as the respective checkpoints by the organizer are adequate for runners to successfully complete the race.
  7. If you withdraw from the race, you must report to the closest checkpoint. This will ensure that you will be safely removed from the race course and transported back to the race venue.
  8. If you need First Aid assistance on the course, you must contact the emergency number, which will be provided to you during the Race Briefing on 24 April 2026  as stipulated in the EVENT GUIDE to be shared prior to race weekend.
  9. You must carry your own mandatory gear at all times during the race. Random gear checks will be conducted during the race. Runners without mandatory items will not be able to proceed until they arrange for the missing items to be replaced.
  10. You must obey the instructions given by checkpoint officials, or course “Trail Masters,” and withdraw from the race if you miss any cut-off time at the checkpoint or on the course.
  11. Littering is prohibited. Kindly dispose of all litter at the nearest checkpoint.
  12. Please respect the locals and their culture.
  13. Do not leave any human faeces on the track. If you need to poo, use a toilet, a wag bag or get off track and “Leave No Trace”.
  14. You must obey any information signs and markers along the race course.
  15. Leave the gates as you find them. If closed, you may open the gate to pass through, but please ensure that you close it back after you.
  16. The organizer reserves the right to discourage and/or penalize behaviour that is considered unsporting.
  17. The organizer reserves the right to postpone or cancel or suspend the race for any reason it deems fit to do so.
  1. Confirmation slip
    Note: We encourage a paperless environment. Hence, a confirmation slip displayed through mobile/smartphone at the REPC counter will suffice.
  2. Participant can also produce National Registration Identity Card (Malaysian) or Passport with a confirmation slip for verification during REPC.
  3. Please note that race entry packs will not be issued on event day unless the organizer is informed in advance. This is to ensure that there is no disruption to the preparation of the race.
  4. Kindly note that the registered participant is required to collect his/ her own Race Entry Pack. You are not allowed to collect Race Entry Pack on behalf of other runners.