About This Race
The 57K strikes a compelling balance at Amazean Jungle Thailand, offering serious trail runners a substantial challenge without the ultra-endurance commitment of the longer distances. This distance provides enough time in the distinctive border jungle terrain to experience the full character of the course while remaining accessible to runners building toward their first ultra or those seeking a strong training effort. With its moderate technical demands and strategic pacing requirements, the 57K serves as an ideal stepping stone for runners progressing from marathon-distance trail events toward the more demanding ultra categories in the UTMB World Series.
Notable Features
As part of the UTMB World Series, this event offers runners the unique opportunity to explore jungle terrain along the Thailand-Malaysia border while earning running stones toward UTMB qualification. The race venue at Betong Mongkollit Tunnel provides a distinctive start/finish location, and the event serves as a showcase for adventure tourism in Thailand's southern provinces.