Mountain Kinabalu

Moutain Kinabalu a sport tourism where will held the 29th MT KINABALU INTERNATIONAL .This event will held on 17 to18 octocber 2015 and located at kota kinabharu.  The Climbathon first started in 1987 where its origins can be traced to the Sabah Parks’ intention of creating a rapid rescue squad made up of a team of rangers who can bring down injured climbers fast (this is especially useful during bad weather when helicopters cannot be used). It was an all Malaysian affair for a year until it was opened to international participants. Sabah Tourism Board saw the potential of the event being a promotional tool to promote Sabah and took over organising the event in 1995.

The Climbathon became a member of the World Mountain Running Association in 1997 and hosted the 15th World Mountain Running Trophy in 1999 at Kinabalu Park. In 2003, the Climbathon was admitted as member of the International Skyrunning Federation, the international body that promotes sports at high altitude. Since then, the Climbathon has been a part of the Federation’s Skyrunner World Series until 2012. However, there are 2 routes to choose from: The first option is the 23km route that starts from Kinabablu Park to the summit trail of Layang-Layang, down to Mesilau and ending at Kundasang town. This category is open to all. However, only qualified participants can register for the 2nd route, which takes them from Kinabalu Park all the way to the summit of Mount Kinabalu before concluding at Kundasang town.

The impact for the tourism towards this event will brings out a positive sign in the sector of economics in the surrounding area . Besides that, participant came from the other country or stated they require to overnight at there so it will brings a great impact to the hotel and accommodation sector in that area. Therefore, in conjunction with the Climbathon, the Pesta Kubis or Cabbage Festival will be held in Kundasang town. Visitors are invited to be a part of this unique event and to explore the many places of interest found in Kundasang and Ranau so participant besides to enjoy the competition they can also take time to visit another part of Sabah.