Lambir Eco Amazing Race 2026 is targeted at 400 participants

MIRI, 1 Oct: About 400 participants are expected to participate in the Lambir Eco Amazing Race (LEAR) 2026 which will take place at Lambir Hills National Park on 28 November.

Entering its third edition, the event combines elements of physical resilience, adventure and environmental awareness, as well as promoting active and healthy lifestyles among communities.

According to a statement issued by Curtin University Malaysia, CLEAR 2026 is organized by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurial Development (MYSED) in collaboration with the university, and is open to Malaysian citizens only.

MYSED Division Miri Administrator Nuruddin Sabali said the race not only tested the participants' physical endurance, but also gave them an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty and biodiversity of Bukit Lambir National Park.

"Through this race, we are encouraging responsible running activities, as well as raising awareness about the importance of preserving these sensitive ecosystems", he said in a statement today.

The event, which ran from 6 am to 11.30 am, also featured environmental exhibitions related to the country's biodiversity parks as well as Community Market highlighting local small business owners.

Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development, Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat is scheduled to attend as guest of honour and present prizes to the winners.

LEAR 2026 offers two competitive categories for male and female participants namely the Malaysian Open Category up to 9.6 kilometres for participants aged 18 years and over, as well as the Malaysia Veteran Category up to 4.5 kilometres for participants aged 45 and over.

The Malaysian Open Category champion will receive RM3,000, while the second to fifth place receives RM1,200, RM1,000, RM650 and RM400 respectively. Participants in sixth to 10th place received RM150 each.

For the Malaysian Veteran Category, the champion received RM1,500, second place RM800, third place RM500, fourth place RM300 and fifth place RM200, while sixth to 10th place received RM100 each.

The entry fee is set at RM60 and includes the event dress, official bib number, finisher's medal, tote bag as well as after-race meals.

Registered participants are also eligible to join the lucky draw with an overall prize of over RM4,000, including Suunto Race 2 watches, Pangu Run 3 earphones and Sports Direct vouchers.

Registration is open until 14 October via Curtin Malaysia's official link, while route maps are also available online at http://link.curtin.edu.my/LEAR2026. - TVS