First held in 1987 by Sabah Parks. The objective of the first event was to recruit new rescue personnels whom could reach injured climbers and provide first aid as fast as possible.
However, due to it's popularity and as a potential tourist event, Sabah Tourism Board took over to organizing the event since 1995.
The 24th Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon 2010, will be held on October 23 - 24, 2010.
The prize money for the winners are as follows.
The race starts from Timpohon Gate and you have run up to Low's Peak (4095.2 meter) and back to the starting point.
Last year race winner Mr Kilian Jornet Burgada from Spain took about 2 hour and 40 minutes to complete the race. For women category, Ms Emanuela Brizio from Italy completed the climbathon in 3 hour and 20 minutes.
For further details about 24th Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon 2010, please visit http://climbathon.sabahtourism.com
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