XTERRA Borneo Sarawak

Getting to Kuching, Sarawak

Sarawak is located on the island of Borneo.

Airports

Kuching International Airport (KCH) is the main gateway to southern Sarawak, with direct international flights from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and other regional hubs such as Brunei and Jakarta, Indonesia.

Top tip! Airlines like Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia accept bike boxes. But always check their policies for size restrictions and any additional fees. Some bike shops, including the Sarawak Bike Shop in Kuching, can also help with packing or shipping bikes.

Airport transfers

Taxi services, Grab (e-hailing app), and hotel transfers are available at Kuching International Airport.

Sematan is 110km from Kuching, link by Pan Borneo Highway.

(A) Room + Transfer Package

1. Contact Official Partner Hotel Roxy Hotel

2. Arrange Room + Transfer Package

3. Make payment directly to Hotel

(B) Roxy Transfer Rate (for Non-Inhouse Guests)

Kuching - Sematan Transfer by Roxy Hotel (including Bike) RM160 for Return Trip

For Reservation

Email Address: [email protected]

(C) Vehicle Rental Companies in Kuching

• Kiffah Borneo Tours & Travel Sdn Bhd (Car, Van & Box Truck Rental)

[email protected] / +60 168593342

• Kuching Holidays and Car Rental Sdn Bhd (Car & Van Rental)

[email protected] / +60 168787689

(1) 16th April 2025 (Thursday) 15:00 - 18:00

• Paradesa Borneo in Kuching

• All races

(2) 17th April 2025 (Friday) 15:00 - 18:00

• Roxy Beach Resort in Sematan

• (Triathlon, XC MTB & Trail Runs)

(3) 18th April 2025 (Saturday) 13:00 - 16:00

• Pueh Youth Camp in Sematan

• (Trail Runs)
          A. Valid identification must be provided during check-in.
          B. Please ensure that the contents of your race package & your timing chip data are correct.
          C. Failure to complete check-in in time results in automatic disqualification.
  

(4) Proxy check-in: The proxy should present a valid ID of the athlete and fill in the proxy declaration form.
(5) Athletes/ Proxies must check the race packs on-site. Any lost items will not be redistributed once they have departed the check-in area.

Organize a team of 10 or more participants for XTERRA Borneo Sarawak and take advantage of an exclusive 15% group discount applied to the total registration cost for any combination of event categories, including the Full Triathlon, Duathlon, MTB, and Trail Run. To secure this discount, a single Designated Lead must register all 10+ members on the registration platform within a strict 30-minute time frame, and this offer is valid throughout the entire registration period; complete terms and detailed application steps are available in the official 2026 Discounted Group Registrations - XTERRA Borneo Sarawak document.

Race Pack

• Triathlon: Race Kit, T-shirt, Three transition bags, Swimming cap, Wristband, and a number bib.

• XC - Mountain Bike: Race Kit, T-shirt, and number bib.

*Triathlon & MTB: athletes will collect their timing chips at T1 on race day.

• Trail Marathon: Race Kit, and T-shirt.

• Trail Half Marathon: Race Kit, and T-shirt.

• Trail Run-13K: Race Kit, and T-shirt.

• Trail Run-7K: Race Kit, and T-shirt.

*Trail Run participants: timing chip is included in the Race Kit, and will be received during athlete check-in. 

Finish Pack

• Each finisher will receive a finisher medal, and prize money (To Be Announced).

Only triathlon participants need to check in their MTB.

XC participants please arrive to the start line on time. （Details are as follows)

Triathlon Race:

1. Location: Roxy Beach Resort (T1)

2. Time: 18th April 2025 (Sat.) 05:00-06:30

3. Bike Inspection Procedure

   Before making your way to the transition area, please make sure that you have all of the items below:

   A. When checking your bike in, please show your race number bib, bike & safety helmet (with race number stickers already attached).

   C. Bikes must be placed on each competitor's assigned rack. Please remember the location of your bike on the bike rack. Safety helmets should be placed on the bike. Other race related equipment, including cleats, sports glasses, protective gear, etc. should be put in transition bags.

   * Please Note:

   • (1) When entering the transition area, please put your helmet on and fasten the buckle to prepare for inspection.

Duathlon Race:

1. Location: Roxy Beach Resort (T1)

2. Time: 18th April (Sat.) 07:30 - 07:50

3. Bike Inspection Procedure:

   Before making your way to the Start area, please check to make sure that you have all of the items below:

   • A. When checking your bike in, please show your race number bib, bike & safety helmet (with race number stickers already attached).

   • B. If you need to adjust your bike, there will be bike mechanics on-site.

4. Competitors are not allowed to enter the transition area at any time other than the open hours.

5. Please do not leave your personal belongings in the transition area.

6. After leaving the transition area, competitors will have their race numbers checked and recorded by the staff

XC - Mountain Bike Race:

1. Location: Roxy Beach Resort (T1)

2. Time: 18th April (Sat.) 08:10 – 08:25

3. Bike Inspection Procedure:

   Before making your way to the Start area, please check to make sure that you have all of the items below:

   • A. When checking your bike in, please show your race number bib, bike & safety helmet (with race number stickers already attached).

   • B. If you need to adjust your bike, there will be bike mechanics on-site.

4. Competitors are not allowed to enter the transition area at any time other than the open hours.

5. Please do not leave your personal belongings in the transition area.

6. After leaving the transition area, competitors will have their race numbers checked and recorded by the staff.

1. Location: Pueh Youth Camp

2. Time: 18th April 2025 (Sat.) 11:00-14:00

3. For identification, please show your wristband, arm tattoo and/or race bib. After signing the release form, you can collect your bike. Bikes cannot be collected outside of the open hours, so please make sure to come during the designated hours only.

4. After collecting your bike, event staff will take a picture of you and your equipment before leaving the transition area for proof of collection.

For registered triathlon athletes, one entry for the Awards Dinner is included with your registration fee. Please wear the wristband included in your Race Pack and show it to the staff to attend the Awards Dinner.
* Only Triathlon includes a dinner ticket.

Extra tickets for family or friends need to be purchased through the registration platform.

* Please note that additional tickets are limited, so purchase early in order to avoid disappointment.

• All entries to XTERRA Borneo Sarawak are NON REFUNDABLE. In the unlikely event that the event is cancelled due to external factors, the event will be postponed to a later date that will be announced.

• In addition, all entries are NON TRANSFERABLE and NON DEFERRABLE.
  

All Age Divisions will be determined according to your age on December 31st, 2025.

Below are the official age divisions for World Championship (Triathlon) and Trail Run World Championship slots:

M/F 15-19

M/F 20-24

M/F 25-29

M/F 30-34

M/F 35-39

M/F 40-44

M/F 45-49

M/F 50-54

M/F 55-59

M/F 60-64

M/F 65-69

M/F 70-74

M/F 75-79

M/F 80+

WC stands for World Championship.
TRWC stands for Trail Run World Championship.

The Full Distance race is a qualifier race for the 2025 XTERRA World Championship in Molveno, Italy on September 28, 2025. You can read more information about the World Championship event here and the Qualification rules here.

The Trail Half Marathon race is a qualifier race for the 2025 XTERRA Trail Run World Championship in Snowdonia, Wales. You can read more information about the World Championship event here and the Qualification rules here.