Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Summit Race

Kundasang, Sabah, Malaysia

24.5 miles (39.4 km) · 11,436 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Summit Race is a 24.5-mile loop route in Kundasang, Sabah, Malaysia, gaining 11,436 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.6 miles gaining 8,176 feet at an average 23.4% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual descent.

Route facts

Distance	24.5 mi (39.4 km)
Elevation gain	11,436 ft (3,486 m)
Average gain	467 ft per mile (88 m per km)
Longest climb	7.2 mi, 1,298 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	63.5%
Runnable	33% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	24.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Summit Race

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

Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Summit Race has 11,436 ft (3,486 m) of elevation gain over 24.5 miles (39.4 km). That averages 467 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Summit Race?

The difficulty score for Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Summit Race is 24.1 of 100. That is harder than 94.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% 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 Summit Race?

The longest climb on Mt. Kinabalu Climbathon Summit Race runs 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and gains 1,298 ft (396 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 63.5%.