Event Detail
Merapoh Rainforest Trail 2026, the fifth edition of the event, took place over 1–3 May from Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Merapoh, Kuala Lipis, Pahang. Distances included 10K, approximately 30K, 55K, 100K and a 100-mile ultra. Trails run through cave-rich countryside near Taman Negara. Tourism Pahang reported historical attendance of more than 1,800 participants annually, not an independently verified count for 2026. Long-course start times varied; the midnight calendar value is not a flag-off.
2026 Results & Race Recap
The fifth Merapoh Rainforest Trail was held 1–3 May 2026 in Kampung Merapoh, Kuala Lipis, Pahang. Its cave-and-rainforest trails near Taman Negara hosted races ranging from short distances to the 100-mile (160K) ultra.
100-mile race (160K) results
Overall winner: Mohd Fazlie Rosli — 22:12:13.
Second overall: Muhamad Adil Adham Khairul Fata — 25:18:59.
Third overall and leading woman: Ritzy Amor Ectin (Philippines) — 25:58:17.
The UTMB Index publishes 146 results for the 160K distance and approximately 3,000 metres of elevation gain.
100K results
Overall winner: Adam Danial Zailani — 12:19:18.
Second overall: Assrul Aminur — 12:38:56.
Third overall: Mohamad Aiman Haikal Bin Mohd Zani — 13:15:06.
UTMB Index reports 455 results for the 100K and 2,012 metres of elevation gain.
55K results (50K ranking category)
Overall winner: Mohamad Amierul Amin Shamsul Kamal — 5:23:26.
Second overall: Fikri Husni — 5:25:59.
Third overall: Mohammad Azamuddin Mohd Nurdin — 6:00:24.
The UTMB Index labels this a 50K category but specifies an actual 55-kilometre course, with approximately 988 metres of elevation gain and 553 indexed results. These figures describe only the listed distance, not total event participation.
Merapoh's trail-running appeal
Merapoh is associated with thick rainforest, distinctive limestone formations, caves and rural Pahang landscapes near Taman Negara. These trails demand different pacing and equipment from road marathons; long climbs, variable footing and warm conditions reward preparation. Tourism material has reported more than 1,800 participants in past years, but that figure has not been confirmed as a 2026-specific attendance total.
Frequently asked questions
When was Merapoh Rainforest Trail 2026? 1–3 May 2026.
Where was it held? Kampung Merapoh, Kuala Lipis, Pahang.
Was there a 100-mile race? Yes, the UTMB Index lists a 160K course.
Was the 50K exactly 50 kilometres? No: its published 2026 course length is 55K.
Where can runners find results? Follow the links to UTMB Index rankings for the individual distances.
Results and further reading
- UTMB Index: 100-mile (160K) 2026 ranking.
- UTMB Index: 100K 2026 ranking.
- UTMB Index: 55K course, indexed as 50K.
These are published distance-specific results, not independently verified official prize categories or a full-event attendance count. This page archives the completed 2026 edition.