THE BALI HOPE ULTRA

Joining The Bali Hope Ultra

Places are limited on what is one of the world’s smallest ultramarathon. We welcome runners from all levels of experience.

· Early bird pricing

We ask those taking the early bird pricing option to start a monthly payment option within 21 days of registration.

· Example monthly payment options

• Early bird single runner (shared room) price at US$3150: US$350 & 8 monthly payments of US$350

• Early bird single runner (private room) price at US$4000: US$350 & 8 monthly payments of US$462.5

· Other Payment options

We always do our best to support runners from a range of backgrounds.

If you are a student, nurse, teacher, firefighter, veteran or similar, or have special circumstances, please let us know as we have some capacity to support different pricing options.

· Can I bring a partner and/or children?

Of course. Partners and children are very welcome and we have a range of options to include them in the experience. We normally always have young people on the support crew, including one 15 y/o who crewed for her dad.

Witnessing a team of adults from around the world making change happen for a disadvantaged community can only be a positive experience.

· What will they do during the run?

That's entirely up to them. We encourage partners and children over 14 years old to join our support crews on the night of the run. This is a profound and enjoyable experience and a place on the support crew is highly sought after. Otherwise we recommend being at the start and finish line and staying at the hotel which we use as the Race HQ at the halfway mark.

· Can I join the ultra marathon but not the rest of the week?

Unfortunately not. The integrity of our running team, our shared experience and our itinerary means this is not possible.

· Do I need to bring my own ‘crew’?

No, most runners come on their own. Our crew crews for everyone.

Even though most of the support crew are partners or families members of runners they crew for everyone not just who they come with.

· Links to the Strava of Previous Bali Hope Ultra runs

Here are links to some previous Bali Hope Ultra run’s on Strava. The time spread for our ultra team has been from 8 hours to just over 17 hours for the back marker who completed the distance while carrying an injury.

Under 15 Hours

Under 12 hours

Under 10 hours

· What is your advice if I have never run an ultra marathon before?

About half those joining tend to be newcomers to ultra running, some may have completed a marathon and others just 20km. The common characteristic of all these individuals was a high level of commitment to prepare as best they could. We connect the team via a Whatsapp group 4-5 months from the start of the event, host zoom calls to share

· What is your advice on the right training schedule?

The support we provide our successful applicants includes access to a detailed 20 week training program written specifically for the Bali Hope Ultra.

Some of our more experienced team members will pass on their expert advice and answer questions through our team Whatsapp group.

There is certainly not one approach that suits everyone and factors such as your age, current fitness levels, nutrition and mindset are important. Some runners recommend a focus on strength, hill and speed training while others recommend building up to the event with a significant amount of “volume”. There is plenty of advice available from runners of all levels who completed the course.

· What equipment will I need?

Mandatory equipment includes: a head torch, back light, camel pack and smart phone with an additional battery pack.

· What level of support is there on the run?

Bali Hope Ultra operates 3 start times to accommodate different levels of experience.

Runners can chose to start at either 5:30pm, 7:30pm or 9:30pm.

We suggest anyone targeting a sub-10 hour run choses the 9:30pm time, sub-12 hour at 7:30pm and everyone else at 5:30pm

With each starting group (of approx 10-12 runners) we have 3 SUVs and 3 motorbikes providing support with aid stations at approximately every 5km.

The SUVs are catered with access to nutrition, hydration and medical support.

Runner safety on this open-road race is our key priority. With this in mind we have a highly-experienced health and safety director, emergency medical back-up, and paramedics on the course.

· Is there a cut-off time?

Not officially but if a runner is on track to take more than 17 hours we may ask them to take an early exit. This has not happened yet.

Do you welcome “fast walkers”

We had a runner complete the course with an injury and in effect they were a “fast-walker” so in short the answer is yes.

· What insurance do I need?

Every runner will need personal travel & emergency medical insurance covering endurance events.

Fundraising

· What is your advice on fundraising?

Critical factors on successful fundraising include: starting early to raise awareness of what you are doing, the impact it will make and the training commitment required to complete the run, and then follow this up with personal messages to friends, family and your broader network.

The unique nature of the ultramarathon and the pedigree of our impact partner will make fundraising considerably easier than you’d expect.

· What if I miss the fundraising target

We don’t penalise you for missing the target but ask you to commit to doing your best. The averaged raised by each runner is nearly double the target amount.

Crew / Non-runner pricing

We do our best to be as flexible as possible in welcoming non-running guests to the event and have a range of options available. Please find details here. We do ask non-running guests chose one of these options to support our planning, logistics and safety protocols.

Option 1: Join for the full 7 days

(excluding accommodation at The Alila)

Shared room: US$1000

Private room: US$1250

Option 2: Non-running guests arriving on Thursday

Shared room: US$950

Private room: US$1200

Option 3: Non-running guests arriving on Friday

Shared room: US$800

Private room: US$1050

Payment is via a US$350 deposit with the balance payable 2 months before the event

What’s included

• Welcome reception & dinner at The Alila 

• All meals at The Lovina

• Finish line breakfast at Old Man’s 

• Closing party at private villa

• Event apparel

• Photography & video

• Transport to Lovina (for Wednesday arrivals) 

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY :  (updated for 2026)

All entrants are to complete the application form on this website.  

By completing the online application form, you are accepting the terms and conditions on this website. 

REFUND POLICY

Bali Hope Ultra does not issue refunds.

POSTPONING YOUR PLACE

If you have selected a monthly payment option your place on the Bali Hope Ultra can be deferred to the following year on the following terms:

• +150 days before the event: US$250 admin fee

• +120 days before the event: US$400 admin fee

• +90 days before the event: US$600 admin fee

• +30 days before the event: US$1000 admin fee

• Within 30 days of the event: US$1500 admin fee

INSURANCE:

Runners taking part in The Bali Hope Ultra understand that there is a risk involved.  

Runners take part at their own free will, The Bali Hope Ultra is not responsible for any incident or accident. 

All athletes must take out and maintain their own personal travel insurance, which covers you for the duration of your time in Bali, Indonesia, for trip cancellation, accident, death, pandemic, etc.  

This should cover you fully against the costs of hospitalization, medical care and repatriation if you become too ill to continue the run and must cover you against the cost of air or other forms of evacuation and / or repatriation should sickness or injury necessitate such a course of action. 

A copy of your insurance will need to be presented to enable you to partake. 

The Bali Hope Ultra has no control over, and accepts no responsibility for, the availability or standard of medical and / or repatriation services and facilities in the area in which the events take place and such services and facilities do not form any part of the contract between you and The Bali Hope Ultra. 

You are solely responsible for your own equipment and belongings during the event and bear the sole responsibility for incidental or accidental damage (including wear and tear) to, or loss of, your own equipment and belongings.  

At all times The Bali Hope Ultra will endeavor to hold our full course, however as we are operating in a unique location, safety may involve us making last minute course changes, reducing or removing a stage or worst case, cancelling the event part way through. You will need to ensure you have adequate insurance cover for any eventuality. 

You will also sign a Waiver at Race Registration confirming you have the appropriate insurances in place. 

MEDICAL:

All athletes and volunteers / staff, will complete a medical declaration.  You confirm the information you provide about your medical history is accurate to the best of your knowledge. You acknowledge that the purpose of collecting this information is to ensure that all existing and/or past health conditions are declared prior to competition to allow risks to be assessed.  You agree to accept responsibility for any failure to disclose, or properly describe, any existing or past health conditions. You undertake not to hold the race organizers and/or medical team liable for any claims and/or damages arising from, or relating to, disclosure.