calendar_today 06 Jun, 2026 – 07 Jun, 2026
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sell $35.00 – $90.00
The Merbabu SkyRace will take place from Saturday, June 6, 2026, to Sunday, June 7, 2026, on Mount Merbabu in Central Java, Indonesia. This trail running race features gradients and inclines over 25%, with a summit elevation of 3,145 meters. Categories include 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, 40 km, and 50 km, all starting from the base camp at Thekelan, Kopeng, Mount Merbabu.
| Category | Date | Flag Off (WIB) | Cut Off Time | Elevation Gain | Water Stations | Check Points | Experience Required | Notes | Cut Off Point | Drop Bag Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 km | Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 07:30 | 3 hours | 383 m | 1 | 1 | None | Runner must consider terrain and weather | Yes | No |
| 10 km | Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 06:00 | 5 hours | 1,306 m | 1 | 1 | Minimum 5 km race completion | — | Yes | No |
| 20 km | Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 05:00 | 10 hours | 2,290 m | 2 | 1 | Minimum 10 km race completion | — | Yes | Yes |
| 40 km | Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 05:00 | 19 hours | 5,112 m | 3 | 3 | Minimum 21 km race completion | — | Yes | No |
| 50 km | Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 05:00 | 24 hours | 6,118 m | 4 | 4 | Minimum 21 km race completion | — | Yes | No |
All participants must follow the event rules and qualifications. Runners must be at least 18 years old on race day (parental/guardian permission required for those under 18). Medical certificate and online submission of previous race certificates are mandatory during registration for categories 10 km and above. Runners are medically responsible for their own health.
Aid stations provide food and drinks for racers only. Participants may buy food or drinks from local stalls (warung) along the route. Drop bags are available for 20 km category and must be collected at least 1 hour before flag off. General deposit bags are available at Race Central for all categories.
The Merbabu SkyRace explores Merbabu National Park, a natural reserve known for diverse ecosystems, rugged terrain, deep gorges, savanna, and endangered flora and fauna. The course takes in the most dramatic, technical, and scenic trails through mountainous areas. The event is organized by Tarra Adventure, founded by Sri Agus Budi Santoso.
Merbabu SkyRace is a technical high-altitude trail running event on Mount Merbabu (3,145m) in Central Java, offering distances from 5 km to 50 km with significant elevation gains, mandatory gear requirements, and strict cut-off times, set within Merbabu National Park's rugged and biodiverse terrain.
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 20K
Type — Running
05:00
$60.00
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 40K
Type — Running
05:00
$78.50
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
05:00
$90.00
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
06:00
$46.50
Jun 07, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:30
$35.00
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