Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Advanture Race

Kundasang, Sabah, Malaysia

20.7 miles (33.3 km) · 7,350 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Advanture Race is a 20.7-mile loop route in Kundasang, Sabah, Malaysia, gaining 7,350 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.3 miles gaining 4,055 feet at an average 17.3% grade. Only 39% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.7 mi (33.3 km)
Elevation gain	7,350 ft (2,240 m)
Average gain	355 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb	7.8 mi, 1,303 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	43.5%
Runnable	39% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	19.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	21%

Questions about Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Advanture Race

How much elevation gain does Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Advanture Race have?

Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Advanture Race has 7,350 ft (2,240 m) of elevation gain over 20.7 miles (33.3 km). That averages 355 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Advanture Race?

The difficulty score for Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Advanture Race is 19.8 of 100. That is harder than 90.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 39% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Advanture Race?

The longest climb on Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Advanture Race runs 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and gains 1,303 ft (397 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 43.5%.