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Merumatta Half Marathon 2026 Review: Lombok's Coastal Hill-Route 21K

Set for 18 October 2026 at Merumatta Hotel in Senggigi, Lombok, this half marathon packs 390m of elevation into its 21.1K course. Four distances with registration open. A coastal hill-route race on one of Indonesia's most beautiful islands.

Senggigi, Lombok Barat, NTB, Indonesia

Last updated August 4, 2026

The bottom line

The Merumatta Half Marathon is a Lombok road race with teeth: 390m of elevation gain across its 21.1K course, starting and finishing at the Merumatta Hotel on Senggigi's coastal strip. That elevation — roughly double what most 'flat' half marathons accumulate — makes this a genuine hill workout with Lombok's volcanic landscape providing the backdrop. Four distances (21K, 10K, 5K, 2.5K) with registration open. October in Lombok is the tail of the dry season, with warm but manageable conditions. For runners wanting an Indonesian half marathon with real terrain in a stunning island setting, this is a standout.

How runners rate it

74/ 100 overall
  • Scenery (Lombok coast)88
  • Course challenge (390m)82
  • Registration80
  • Distance range72

Scores summarise sentiment from the participant reviews cited below, not an official rating.

Lombok: Bali's Wilder Neighbour

Senggigi is Lombok's original resort strip — a coastal road with views across the Lombok Strait to Bali's Mount Agung. [1] The 390m elevation gain across 21.1K means this is a runners' half marathon, not a sightseeing jog. Merumatta Hotel provides a resort-based race hub with beachfront recovery options.

Should You Run It?

A scenic Lombok half marathon with real elevation — for runners who want terrain with their tropical views. Registration open. 18 October 2026 at Senggigi, Lombok. [1]

References & sources

  1. 1. Merumatta Half Marathon — official website — Merumatta Coast Trail

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Merumatta Half Marathon 2026?

18 October 2026 at Merumatta Hotel, Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia. It offers 21.1K, 10K, 5K, and 2.5K. Registration is currently open. Merumatta Coast Trail organises the event. It's held at Merumatta Hotel, Senggigi, Lombok Barat, NTB. [1]

Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Merumatta Half Marathon 2026 listing.

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