Merbabu Skyrace - Getasan
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Merbabu Skyrace - Getasan
Merbabu Skyrace is a trail running event on Mount Merbabu (3,145 m) in Getasan, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. Courses use technical mountain trails through Merbabu National Park and include steep gradients, sandy and muddy sections, and marked routes with aid stations and checkpoints.
The event offers five race categories with specified elevation gains and cut off times:
- 5 km : elevation gain +383 m, cut off 3 hours
- 10 km : elevation gain +1,306 m, cut off 5 hours
- 20 km : elevation gain +2,290 m, cut off 10 hours
- 40 km : elevation gain +5,112 m, cut off 19 hours
- 50 km : elevation gain +6,118 m, cut off 24 hours
Registration is online; entry includes a running tee, finisher tee for some categories, windbreaker for certain categories, personalized BIB/chip, finisher medal, medical care at first aid stations, fluid stations and post-race refreshment. Age and experience requirements apply: entrants must be 18 or older or have guardian permission if under 18, and many categories require proof of prior race experience. Mandatory and recommended gear lists include a visible BIB, hydration vest (minimum 1.5 L), headlamp and spare battery, survival blanket, whistle, basic first aid kit, and printed maps for ultra categories. Aid stations provide water and food for racers only; outside support and pacers are not allowed. Organizers reserve the right to change course, limit entries, or cancel the event for safety reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
