Set for 6 September 2026 at Plataran Bromo in Tosari, East Java, this marathon offers five distances from 2.5K to full 42K at the foot of Java's most photographed volcano. One of Indonesia's iconic destination races.
Tosari, East Java, Indonesia · Last updated August 4, 2026
The bottom line
The Bromo Marathon is one of Indonesia's most spectacular race settings: the course runs through the Tengger highlands at the foot of Mount Bromo — Java's iconic active volcano with its moon-like caldera and sea of sand. Five distances (42K, 21K, 10K, 5K, 2.5K) make it accessible across abilities. Plataran Bromo is a premium resort venue at roughly 2,000m elevation, meaning cool highland conditions — a world apart from Indonesia's coastal races. September is the tail of the dry season in East Java. For runners wanting an Indonesian marathon with genuinely world-class scenery, this is a bucket-list pick.
Mount Bromo: Java's Iconic Backdrop
The Bromo Marathon runs through the Tengger highlands — a volcanic landscape of ash plains, rolling hills, and the unmistakable silhouette of Mount Bromo. [1] At roughly 2,000m elevation, Plataran Bromo offers cool, thin-air running conditions that make this one of the most climate-friendly marathons in Indonesia. September is the late dry season — expect clear skies and spectacular sunrise views.
Should You Run It?
An iconic Indonesian volcano marathon with world-class scenery. Track for registration. 6 September 2026 at Plataran Bromo, East Java. [1]