Ciletuh Geopark Run 2027 Review | Sukabumi, Indonesia

Name: Ciletuh Geopark Run 2027 Review | Sukabumi, Indonesia
Item: Ciletuh Geopark Run 2027
Author: Run SEA

Ciletuh Geopark Run 2027

A half-marathon held on January 17, 2027 at Pantai Palangpang, Sukabumi, Indonesia, offering 21.1km, 10km, and 5km distances.

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Facts last checked August 25, 2026

Ciletuh Geopark Run 2027 is a half-marathon event scheduled for January 17, 2027, at Pantai Palangpang in Sukabumi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Organized by the Ministry of Tourism as part of its 'Geopark Run Series,' the event offers three distance options: 21.1km, 10km, and 5km. Runners can look forward to a race set against the scenic Ciletuh Geopark coastal backdrop.

The bottom line

The Ciletuh Geopark Run carries the direct backing of Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism as part of the broader Geopark Run Series -- the same series covered at the Ijen and Minang legs elsewhere in this research batch, now extending to Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu, a 128,000-hectare UNESCO Global Geopark recognised nationally in 2015 and internationally in 2018. Three distances (5K/10K/21.1K) put it in line with the series' other legs. Ministry-level backing gives this race genuine institutional weight beyond typical commercial sponsorship.

Key facts
Date	2027-01-17
Distance Km	21.1, 10, 5
Primary Distance Km	21.1
Organizer	Kementerian Pariwisata (Ministry of Tourism) — 'Geopark Run Series'
Venue	Pantai Palangpang, Sukabumi, Jawa Barat
City	Sukabumi, Jawa Barat
Country	Indonesia

A Third Geopark Run Series Leg

The Ciletuh Geopark Run offers three distances -- 21.1K, 10K and 5K -- at Pantai Palangpang, Sukabumi, West Java. ^[1] It's the third leg of the Geopark Run Series covered in this research batch, following the Ijen Geopark Run's volcanic-highland debut and the Minang Geopark Run's canyon-and-clock-tower course -- extending the series to a third distinct Indonesian geological landscape.

A UNESCO-Recognised Geopark

Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark spans 128,000 hectares across 8 districts and 74 villages of Sukabumi Regency, recognised as a national geopark by UNESCO in 2015 before joining the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network in April 2018. ^[2] Attractions within the park include Puncak Darma (its highest point), waterfalls like Curug Sodong and Curug Awang, Palangpang and Palabuhanratu beaches, and Lalay Cave -- a genuinely varied geological and coastal landscape for the race to run through.

Direct Ministry Backing

Unlike the Ijen and Minang legs, which are organised under the general Geopark Run Series brand, this Ciletuh event is explicitly backed by Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism (Kementerian Pariwisata). ^[1] That direct government-ministry involvement gives the race genuine institutional weight, similar in spirit to Malaysia's tourism-board-backed Selangor and Penang Bridge marathons covered elsewhere in this research.

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Should You Run It?

If you want to run through a UNESCO-recognised geopark with direct national tourism-ministry backing, the Ciletuh Geopark Run on 17 January 2027 is a strong pick within the growing Geopark Run Series.

References & sources

1. Geopark Run Series — official site — Geopark Run Series / Kementerian Pariwisata
2. Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark — Wikipedia — Wikipedia

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Pros

Multiple distance options (21.1km, 10km, 5km) suit a range of runner abilities
Held at Pantai Palangpang within the Ciletuh Geopark, a distinctive coastal setting
Organized by Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism as part of an official 'Geopark Run Series'

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Frequently asked questions

What distances can I run in this event?

The Ciletuh Geopark Run 2027 offers three distance categories for participants to choose from: a 21.1km half-marathon, which serves as the primary distance, a 10km race, and a shorter 5km option, catering to a variety of runner experience levels and goals.

Who organizes the Ciletuh Geopark Run?

This event is organized by the Kementerian Pariwisata, Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism, as part of its broader 'Geopark Run Series,' which appears to be a program of races held at notable geopark locations across the country, including this one in Sukabumi.

Where does the race take place?

The race takes place at Pantai Palangpang, a beach location in Sukabumi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia. This venue sits within the Ciletuh Geopark area, giving the event its name and providing a coastal backdrop for the half-marathon, 10km, and 5km courses.

Is this related to the Ijen and Minang Geopark Runs?

Yes -- Ciletuh is the third leg of the same Geopark Run Series covered at Ijen (volcanic highlands) and Minang (canyon country) elsewhere in this research, now extending to a third distinct Indonesian geological landscape. [1]

What makes Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu a UNESCO-recognised site?

It's a 128,000-hectare geopark spanning 8 districts and 74 villages of Sukabumi Regency, recognised nationally by Indonesia in 2015 and joining UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network in April 2018, featuring waterfalls, beaches and sea caves. [2]