About the event
World-Class Trail Running Event in Betong
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge! The Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) of Yala Province, along with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS), the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), and funding from the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), are proud to present Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB® – a world-class trail running event.
As the second UTMB® World Series event to be held in Thailand, Amazean Jungle Thailand aims to:
Fuel the Local Economy: Promote sports tourism in Betong District, Yala Province, and surrounding areas, generating new income opportunities for the region.
Welcome International Athletes: Attract runners from around the world to participate in the race, boosting the local economy through tourism and participation fees.
Showcase the Region: Build a positive image of the southern border provinces, highlighting their beauty and potential for adventure tourism.
Event Date : 29 April - 2 May 2027
Venue : Betong Mongkhollit Tunnel, Betong District, Yala Province (5.770397, 101.071563)
Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB® is an event which includes several races in the trail along the border of Thailand-Malaysia. All races start at the Betong Mongkollit Tunnel and finish at the Betong Clock Tower in the center of Betong City. Each race takes place in one single stage, at each runner’s own pace and within a time limit.
100M Category
- The BETONG 100M: around 115 km for about 5,600 meters elevation gain. Cut-off time for finishing is 32 hours. All finishers will receive 4 running stones.
100K Category
- The TUNNEL 100K: around 91 km for about 4,400 meters elevation gain. Cut-off time for finishing is 24 hours. All finishers will receive 3 running stones.
50K Category
- The JUNGLE 50K: around 56 km for about 2,600 meters elevation gain. Cut-off time for finishing is 15 hours. All finishers will receive 2 running stones.
20K Category
- The MIST 20K: around 26 km for about 1,000 meters elevation gain. Cut-off time for finishing is 9 hours. All finishers will receive 1 running stone.
- The FLOWER 20K: around 17 km for about 500 meters elevation gain. Cut-off time for finishing is 6 hours. All finishers will receive 1 running stone.
Saturday Night Run
- The Saturday Night Run: around 4 km for about 70 meters elevation gain. Cut-off time for finishing is 1 hour 18 minutes.
