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Borobudur Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Desa Borobudur
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Race date in 2 days: Nov 15, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Desa Borobudur · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee: IDR 950,000Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenSee how to enter ↗

2026Date Nov 15, 2026 · Entry Jul 10, 2026 ~

2025

2025Date Nov 16, 2025

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D-day as of Nov 13, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon is held around Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.

First held around 2016, it celebrates its 10th anniversary ("Decade of Legacy") in 2026.

It is jointly organized by the Central Java provincial government,

Bank Jateng and the Borobudur Marathon Foundation.

The next confirmed edition is on November 15, 2026.

There are three events, 10K, half marathon (21K) and full marathon (42.195K), with a field of 12,500 selected by ballot.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

#BorobudurMarathon#DesaBorobudur#November Marathon#Full marathon

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 3

Anggriawan SugiantoRan in 2023

“Considering Borobudur's weather and hills, I am quite satisfied with this result.”

Finished the 2023 Borobudur Marathon in 4:33. Fired up by the local crowds, they ran faster than their target pace early on, but after 31K the heat and steep climbs forced them to rein in their pace. They said they were happy with the result.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Mengingat kondisi cuaca dan tanjakan yang ada di Borobudur, saya cukup puas dengan hasil ini.

Read the original on Anggriawan Sugianto

IbenimagesRan in 2023

“Overall, my experience taking part in the Borobudur Marathon was still positive.”

Set a PR at the 2023 Borobudur Marathon half marathon, finishing in 2:22:07. The steep climb at 18K and the heat were tough, but the local crowds helped, and the race trip with friends made for a great memory.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Secara keseluruhan, impresi dan pengalaman dari mengikuti lomba Borobudur Marathon ini masih positif.

Read the original on IBeNimages & Words

jarwadiRan in 2018 · Finish time 3.47.38

“In a word, the Borobudur Marathon was the best running event I have ever taken part in.”

They entered the full marathon with an injury to their right leg and experienced pain after 28 km and congestion in the second half, but finished the hilly course in 3:47:38.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

Singkat kata: Borobudur Marathon adalah event lari terbaik yang pernah saya ikuti.

Read the original on Gadget, Running, Travelling Light

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog
KOMPASTV · Finisher vlog
View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Lottery

Entry cost IDR 950,000

One official way to enter the 2026 Borobudur Marathon full marathon is the ballot registration through the My Borobudur Marathon app.

Full marathon participants must be at least 18 years old on race day.

The officially announced base entry fee is IDR 950,000;

check the organizer's announcements for the ballot schedule.

Organizer's page

General entry

Entry cost IDR 650,000

Online entry via the official app or a designated link;

entries close early once the field is full.

Organizer's page

International travel agency

Entry cost TBD

The 2026 Borobudur Marathon has an organizer-approved travel agency partner route.

Travel agency participants register through a dedicated link provided by the organizer.

The entry fee and detailed terms of the partner program may differ from the general ballot route.

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 05:00

Time limit6 hours 30 minutes

6 hours 30 minutes (Marathon); 3 hours 40 minutes (Half Marathon); 2 hours (10K)

The start time and cutoff follow the official announcement (checked 2026-08) — re-check on the official page before entering.

Event	Time limit	Entry fee
Marathon42.195km	6h 30m	IDR 950,000
Half Marathon21.0975km	3h 40m	IDR 850,000
10K10km	2h	IDR 650,000

START · FINISH

Lumbini Park, Borobudur Temple, Magelang

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
Cut-off times: Marathon 6 hours 30 minutes, Half Marathon 3 hours 40 minutes, 10K 2 hours

Original course map · borobudurmarathon.com

The start line and finish are at Taman Lumbini beside Borobudur Temple.

The course passes through the rural areas of Magelang, continuing through rice fields,

tropical vegetation, and traditional Javanese villages, with a mix of flat sections and gentle climbs.

Borobudur Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built during the 9th-century Sailendra dynasty, comprising 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.

The course is designed to take runners through the historical and religious significance of the temple.

The event is divided into the Marathon, half marathon, and 10K categories.

Held annually since 2012, the 2026 race takes place on November 15.

AIMS Certified: Member race of the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races)
Typical race-season temperature: around 24°C (75°F): Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Medical support

Water stations

Aid stations

Half · Marathon

Finisher medal

Bag drop

Finisher T-shirt

Marathon

Start shuttle

Hotels1.1km from the start · ★9.4

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Bib pickup

Race packs are not mailed and cannot be collected on race day, so you must visit during the designated advance-collection period.
Proxy collection is possible if you apply online through the My Borobudur Marathon app.
The collection location and dates will be announced later by official email.

Race Village at start/finish area (Lumbini Park, Borobudur Temple), opens 3:30 AM–1:00 PM on race day

Google Maps Directions

ID is required

Nov 15, 2025

Shakeout run

A relaxed group run to loosen up before race day. No pace pressure — everyone's welcome.
Based on the 2025 race. This year's schedule is usually announced 1–3 weeks before race day.

Shake Out Run & Carbo Loading

InJourney Destination Management · 3 km

When: Sat, November 15, 2025 07:00
Where: Borobudur Cultural Center, Borobudur Temple Tourist Park
Entry fee: Rp225.000
How to join: Ticket required

Sign-up & details Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startLumbini Park Complex, Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia - via free committee shuttle…
Transit cardUse a ride-hailing app (Grab or Gojek) or arrange a private car/driver in advance, since there is no formal public transit — local ojek (motorbike taxi) and becak (pedicab) are cash-only options for short hops.
Getting to the finishLumbini Park Complex, Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia (same venue as start)

Source · checked Aug 20, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Lumbini Park Complex, Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia - via free committee shuttle buses from designated points in Magelang and Yogyakarta

Committee provides shuttle buses at selected points in Magelang and Yogyakarta, seats limited. Strongly advised to use shuttle to avoid traffic.

Primary parking at Kampung Seni Borobudur also available but shuttle recommended over driving. Race village opens 3:15 AM.

Some road closures apply during the event, set by local police and transportation authorities. At the 2026 edition, an official paid round-trip shuttle bus ran from Yogyakarta (TVRI Yogyakarta and Panembahan Senopati parking areas, IDR 60,000, departing 01:30-02:00) and from Magelang (Artos Mall, IDR 40,000, departing 02:00-02:15), booked through the My Borobudur Marathon app.

Return buses left from the Kampung Seni Borobudur shuttle parking area at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM.

Map

Getting to the finish

Lumbini Park Complex, Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia (same venue as start)

Race village (start/finish area) closes at noon on race day, subject to change.

Map

Start shuttle

Official committee shuttle buses from selected pickup points in Magelang and Yogyakarta to Lumbini Park race village. Seats limited; detailed schedules/pickup points to be announced closer to race day.

Transit card

No formal public transit exists in Desa Borobudur itself. Ojek costs roughly IDR 10,000-30,000 for short trips and becak around IDR 10,000, both cash-based.

From Yogyakarta airport to Borobudur runs about IDR 230,000 by Grab/Gojek/Bluebird taxi (~1h15m) or IDR 50,000 via DAMRI shuttle bus. It can be very hard to find a return Grab/Gojek driver from the rural area after an event — pre-arranging a driver or return transfer is strongly advised.

Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 20, 2026 Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Under the official rules, the time limit is 6 hours 30 minutes for the marathon, 3 hours 40 minutes for the half marathon and 2 hours for the 10K.

Runners who don't finish in time are listed as non-finishers and don't receive the finisher medal or T-shirt.

Water is available along the entire course and at the finish.

On the marathon and half marathon course s, separate fruit stations are set up in addition to the aid station,

and sponge stations are placed along the longer distances.

In 2024, the marathon started at 4:30 a.m. (Western Indonesia Time),

the half marathon 30 minutes later and the 10K at 5:40 a.m. Organizers reported a cloudy, humid morning at 23°C.

Magelang has a tropical climate, with temperatures staying around 24–25°C year-round.

November falls in the rainy season, averaging 239.1mm of rain with about 15 rainy days in the month.

The theme of the 2026 race is ‘Decade of Legacy.’

Times are local to Desa Borobudur. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Plataran Borobudur Resort & Spa

Resort · 1.1km · 17-minute walk

9.4/10(119)

View on Booking.com

Borobudur: Half-Day Wellness Experience with Sauna and Pool Access

IDR 1,345,011

Borobudur Marathon

About Borobudur Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run