Elite Runner Support

Athletes who will enhance the competitiveness of the races, and the profile of the event are invited to apply for elite assistance.

GENERAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Athletes will be selected according to:

Ability to enhance the competitiveness of the event (based on their race CV)
Social media following and use of social media
Being approachable and available to their fans during event week
Willingness of your sponsors (if sponsored) to help promote your participation in the event and share social media relevant to your performance
If your sponsors are bringing a media crew (i.e photographer / video) to cover your performance and the event
Relationships with existing national and/or international media
application closes 31 July 2025, please do apply early

Apply Here

Athletes will be requested to:

Participate in the nominated event to the best of their abilities
Be available for race social media – i.e. photos and interviews
Take part in the race week activities including Athlete Panel, athlete activations, presentations etc
Write a race report via an athlete blog, or social media page and tag Malaysia Ultra-Trail
Engage with race staff and fellow participants in a friendly and respectful manner and demonstrate good sportsmanship throughout the event
Tag Malaysia Ultra-Trail in all race related social media posts

UTMB ELITE POLICY GUIDELINES

The UTMB World Series has a criteria guidelines for elite runners who qualify for assistance. The table below refers to the UTMB Index required by a runner entering in a race falling under a certain distance. Runners who have an index below the index numbers can still apply for elite assistance, and entries are allocated at the discretion of the event team.

Women

Distance Category	50K	100K
Free entry	710	690

Men

Distance Category	50K	100K
Free entry	850	820