Pulau Betong Trail Challenge - 8K

About

A competitive trail challenge on the hills above Balik Pulau, traversing forest trails on the southwest slopes of Penang Island. Balik Pulau is known for its durian orchards, fishing villages, and slower pace — a scenic contrast to George Town 25km away.

Organized byKelab Olahraga URBP

Difficulty

Not part of any indexed race series.

Easy / Beginner Friendly7.5 KE

KM-Effort = distance (km) +elevation gain (m)100

Based on the ITRA standard.

Time limit:Not specified

Run Conditions

ForestCoastal

Weather in Aug

Temperature

25 – 29°C

Warm

Humidity

Extreme

Rainfall

347 mm

Monsoon

Sunshine

9.1h/day

~27 rainy days expected

Registration

Website

howei.com/event_details/pulaubetongtrailchallenge2026

howei.com/registration/2302/reset

Deadline

Jul 16, 2026

Entry fee

39 MYR(~$10)

Travel & Logistics

VenueDataran Kuala Pulau Betong, 855V+28, Kampung Bakar Kapur, 11000 Balik Pulau, Pulau Pinang

Google MapsView on Maps

Nearest airports

PEN - Penang International Airport22 km | ~25min driving time

LGK - Langkawi International Airport231 km | ~5h06 driving time

Race Day Info

GPX File

Not yet released, check again closer to race date

BiB Collection

20 Aug 2026, 10:00–17:00 at Kompleks Belia dan Sukan Pulau Pinang, Batu Uban; 21 Aug 2026, 10:00–17:00 at Dewan MADANI Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau

Mandatory Gear

Not available — check the website for more details

Other Distances

Pulau Betong Trail Challenge - 4K

4.0 kmAug 22

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Sources: checkpointspot, website · Enriched 2026-06-18