Set for 22 November 2026 in Sandakan, Sabah — Borneo's wildlife gateway — this community-organised marathon offers three distances with clear pricing (FM RM170 / HM RM140). A high-reliability Sabah race reviewed.
Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia · Last updated August 4, 2026
The bottom line
The Elopura Marathon Sandakan has the highest reliability score (94) of almost any race on the unreviewed calendar — reflecting strong data confidence in the date, venue, organiser, and pricing. Organised by Persatuan Ortopedik Sandakan (Sandakan Orthopaedic Association), it offers three distances with confirmed pricing: full marathon RM170, half RM140. Sandakan is Sabah's wildlife capital — the gateway to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, the Kinabatangan River, and Turtle Islands Park. For runners wanting a Borneo marathon with genuine conservation-tourism recovery options, this is a strong pick.
Sandakan: Borneo's Wildlife Gateway
Sandakan, on Sabah's east coast, is the launch point for some of Borneo's most celebrated wildlife experiences — orangutans at Sepilok, proboscis monkeys along the Kinabatangan, and sea turtles on Selingan Island. [1] A marathon here combines road racing with genuinely world-class post-race wildlife tourism. November is the tail end of the drier period on Sabah's east coast.
Should You Run It?
If you want a Borneo marathon with high data confidence, transparent pricing, and world-class wildlife recovery options, the Elopura Marathon delivers. Registration details are pending — check elopuramarathon.com. The 2026 edition is set for 22 November in Sandakan, Sabah. [1]