Terms and Conditions

Failure to adhere to the following terms and conditions can result in disqualification without notice:

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Please fill in the form CAREFULLY - There will be an ADMIN FEE of RM30 for changing runner details AFTER registration

• Runners are NOT allowed to run with OTHER runner's bib

• There will be NO race pack postage AFTER the event

• Race Packs not collected once the event ends will be deemed as unwanted and the Organiser may dispose or re-distribute them accordingly

• There will be NO medal replacement for lost/stolen medals after the event

• There will be NO swapping of sizes (event tee, finisher tee) during race pack collection, at the finishing line or after the event

• Age categories are assigned automatically by the system according to date of birth keyed-in

Failure to adhere to the following terms and conditions can result in disqualification without noticeThe organizers reserve the right to amend the rules/prizes/route and other race details as deemed necessary without prior notice
Do contact us at elopuramarathon@gmail.com if you have any questions!

SABAH MARATHON SERIES (SMS2026):

• ONLY available to participants that register under "Sabah Marathon Series 2026"

• You must run ALL 3 Alliance Bank Borneo International Marathon 2026, Tawau Marathon 2026, Elopura Marathon Sandakan 2026 within each respective Cut Off Time (COT) to be eligible.

• A commemorative tee and medal would be accorded to runners who complete ALL races within the COT stipulated for each of the full marathons.

Eligibility

Participation is open to individuals who meet the minimum age requirement for the respective race categories as stated. A participant's age category is determined based on his or her age on the date of the race, and all participants must meet the minimum age requirement for their chosen category. The Organiser reserves the right to verify eligibility and disqualify any Participant who fails to meet the requirements.

Registration

• All registration fees are strictly non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable, regardless of circumstances.

• Registration is valid only after a confirmation email has been issued upon successful payment. Participants are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all registration and contact details provided.

• Registered Participants are not permitted to change their race category once registration has been confirmed.

• Bib numbers, timing chips, and other race credentials are strictly personal and must not be exchanged, transferred, or sold to any other person. Any violation will result in immediate disqualification.

• Completion of the registration entry form confirms the Participant's agreement to abide by these Rules and Regulations and the Privacy Policy.

• The Organiser shall not be held responsible for any failed, delayed, or unsuccessful transactions arising from technical issues, banking restrictions, or incorrect payment information.

Race Pack Collection

• Race packs must be collected at the designated times and venues announced by the Organiser.

• Failure to collect race packs within the stipulated period will result in forfeiture without refund.

• No on-site collection will be permitted on Event day unless otherwise notified by the Organiser.

Running

• Flag off and Finish will be from Sandakan Sports Complex

• Runners MUST run with the timing bib provided

• Runners are only allowed to run with their OWN BIB - those caught bib swapping will be disqualified immediately and identity shared with other running events

• Flag off:

  • Full marathon - 2am

  • Half marathon - 4am

  • 10km - 6am

• COT - cut off times for full marathon - 7 hours, half marathon - 4 hours, 10km - 2 hours

• Runners with other abilities, eg. blade runners, wheelchairs, other assistive devices are allowed to participate but will not qualify for prizes

Prizes

• Organizers reserve the right to amend prize money categories, amount as deemed necessary

• Prizes may be given by CASH OR VIA BANK TRANSFER

• All prize money winners must have a personal bank account and must sign a declaration that their personal address and bank account information provided to the organizer is correct.

• All prizes quoted in Malaysian Ringgit (RM).

• Verification at the finish line is mandatory for all potential winners to claim any prizes.

• Failure to undergo verification at the finish line will result in disqualification from prizes.

Age Categories:

Full Marathon

• Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 18 years as of 22 Nov 2026, i.e. born before 22 Nov 2008.

• Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 41 years and above as of 22 Nov 2026, i.e. born before 22 Nov 1985.

Half Marathon

• Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 16 years as of 22 Nov 2026, i.e. born before 22 Nov 2010.

• Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 41 years and above as of 22 Nov 2026, i.e. born before 22 Nov 1985.

10 KM Race

• Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 13 years as of 22 Nov 2026, i.e. born before 22 Nov 2013.

• Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 41 years and above as of 22 Nov 2026, i.e. born before 22 Nov 1985.

All registered runners will get the following items:

• Event T-shirt for ALL categories 

• Finisher’s medal for ALL categories (finish within cut off time)

• Finisher’s T-shirt for Full Marathon ONLY (finish within cut off time)

• Finisher’s Certificate for 10 KM, Half Marathon & Full Marathon which can be obtained online (finish within cut off time)

• Goodie bag

Add Ons

Race Pack Postage

• Race Pack Postage is available within Malaysia only.

• Each postage add-on is only valid for one (1) Race Pack only.

• Race packs sent via postage are expected to arrive at least three (3) to five (5) days before Event day.

• The Organiser shall not be held responsible for any delays, loss, or damage arising from incorrect details provided.

• Confirmed purchase is strictly non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable, regardless of circumstances.

Medal Engraving

• Medal engraving is an add on service provided by Big Big Place (third party).

• Each medal engraving add-on is only valid for one (1) medal only.

• Confirmed purchase is strictly non-refundable, and non-deferrable, regardless of circumstances.

• If you Did Not Finish (DNF), the pre-purchase add-on can be transferred to your friend. Kindly inform the medal engraving crew and they will assist you. 

• Medal engraving service redemption is strictly limited to the event day (22 November 2026) and must be redeemed by 9:30am.

• Medal engraving service is available for walk-in purchase at RM20/unit.

• Please double check your details to be engraved before submission. A replacement medal will not be provided if incorrect details are engraved. 

Merchandise T-shirt

• NOT the event T-shirt

• Buyers who purchase ONLY the merchandise T-shirt and did not register is NOT eligible for runners entitlement (refer above "all registered runners will get the following items")

ORGANISER

• Elopura Marathon Sandakan (“the event”) is organised by Persatuan Ortopedik Sandakan.

• The Organiser reserves the right to amend the Terms & Conditions at any time at its sole discretion without any prior notice.