Trail running course near Pangururan, North Sumatra, ID
Trail of the Kings - Lake Toba by UTMB

Trail of the Kings - Lake Toba by UTMB 60K

60K·714m gain·Pangururan
ultramountainforesttechnicaltrailqualifierbeginner friendly

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Distance60K
Gain714m
Date12 Jun 2026

About This Race

An ultramarathon distance of 60K on trail, Pangururan, North Sumatra.

The route traverses Samosir Island's interior, moving through mixed terrain of forest trails, agricultural land, and traditional pathways connecting highland communities. Runners navigate landscapes shaped by volcanic history, though specific elevation profiles have not been published by race organizers. The island's geography suggests variable terrain throughout, with the course incorporating both natural trails and paths through rural settlements where the Batak cultural presence remains strong.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile estimated from terrain data. Actual course may differ.

The course gains 714m over 60km, with the steepest section between km 63–km 63.

Location

Other Distances at This Event

5K

The route traverses mixed terrain around Pangururan, combining lakeside paths with village trails and forested sections. Runners pass through traditional Batak settlements where the cultural landscape remains largely intact, offering views across Lake Toba toward the Sumatran mainland. The course keeps technical demands minimal, making it suitable for runners new to trails or those running with family members.

10K

The course moves through mixed terrain on Samosir Island, combining forested singletrack with sections that pass Batak cultural sites. Trails cross volcanic soils and may include technical passages requiring careful foot placement. The route showcases the island's interior landscape while remaining shorter in duration than the event's longer distances.

28K

9m gain

The route explores Samosir Island's interior trails and volcanic landscape, connecting traditional Batak villages with the forested terrain that covers much of the island's elevated interior. Runners encounter mixed surfaces that include established trails, connecting paths between settlements, and sections across volcanic substrate. The course showcases the island's dual character as both a living cultural landscape and a geological formation born from ancient cataclysmic eruption. Specific routing details vary by year as the UTMB organization refines the course design. The terrain favors runners comfortable with variable footing and tropical trail conditions, where humidity and occasional weather shifts require different pacing strategies than temperate-climate events.

100K

609m gain

The route circles Samosir Island counterclockwise, starting and finishing in Pangururan on the island's western edge. Runners traverse the full spectrum of the island's geography, from lakeside sections to interior volcanic terrain and highland forests. The course links traditional Batak villages where stone tombs and traditional architecture mark centuries of habitation, with long stretches through primary forest where the canopy provides intermittent shade. Technical sections alternate with more runnable terrain, though root systems, volcanic rock, and tropical trail conditions demand constant attention to footing throughout.