Set for 1 November 2026 at the iconic Jam Gadang clock tower in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, this Geopark Run Series event offers three distances with registration open. A highland Minangkabau cultural heartland race.
Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia · Last updated August 4, 2026
The bottom line
The Minang Geopark Run brings the Geopark Run Series — Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism-backed circuit — to Bukittinggi, the cultural heart of the Minangkabau highlands in West Sumatra. The race starts at Jam Gadang, the city's iconic clock tower, and routes through the Ngarai Sianok canyon area — one of Indonesia's most dramatic landscapes. Three distances (21K, 10K, 5K) with registration open. Bukittinggi's elevation (roughly 900m) means cool highland conditions, a world apart from Indonesia's coastal races. For runners wanting a scenic, culturally rich Indonesian half marathon with government backing and open registration, this is a standout pick.
Bukittinggi: The Minangkabau Highlands
Bukittinggi sits at roughly 900m in the Minangkabau highlands of West Sumatra, surrounded by volcanoes, rice terraces, and the Ngarai Sianok canyon. [1] The Jam Gadang clock tower — the race start — is one of Indonesia's most recognisable landmarks. The cool highland air makes November running conditions substantially more comfortable than coastal Indonesia.
Should You Run It?
A government-backed geopark half marathon in one of Indonesia's most beautiful highland settings. Registration open. 1 November 2026 at Jam Gadang, Bukittinggi. [1]