The Bali Hope Ultra

May 22 - 28 2024

(May 21-27 2025)

Join a small team taking on an overnight coast-to-coast double marathon

Help lift a community out of poverty

Share an extraordinary 7 days in Bali


“The Bali Hope Ultra is like nothing I've ever experienced before.”

Kimmy Hess, Colorado, USA

"As always, best week ever."

Ben Seymour, Sydney, Australia

“Incredible. Best week of my life."

Jon MacMillan, Adelaide, Australia



"So very hard to describe... The overriding factor for me though was the love that permeated the group. It’s been a week of hope, encouragement, change, challenge, emotion discovery and trust. I cannot imagine a situation where you can look into the eyes of such a diverse group of people and each one returns the love you have for them."

Pete Kavanagh, Melbourne, Australia


REGISTER INTEREST


How it works

The Bali Hope Ultra is a priced on an all-inclusive basis and requires team members to join us for the full 7-days of the event.

The standard event fee is US$3500 (shared room).

Early bird pricing starts from US$3150.

The event fee covers everything from the moment you land in Bali.

The journey starts as soon as you sign-up with access to personalised training support, connections to other teams members and 1-1 advice on how to make the most of your Bali Hope Ultra experience.


Fundraising to change lives

The Bali Hope Ultra is also a fundraising challenge that requires participants to fundraise to support positive impact on the island. This is a central component to the experience.


"The most impactful week I’ve ever experienced. I felt like a part of the team from the moment I signed up. Thank you so much for letting me be part of the Bali hope family, I loved every moment of the journey!

Bec Nunn, Perth, Australia


7 Extraordinary Days in Bali

Day 1 Team Reception

The Alila, Seminyak

Check in from 3pm at The Alila, enjoy an afternoon at the 5* resort and meet your team mates before an evening reception and team dinner.

After months of training, preparation, fundraising and connecting with your fellow runners online it’s always a great moment to connect face-to-face.

Day 2 Impact Day

The Alila, Seminyak

After the famously delicious breakfast at The Alila, you'll be driven to the community you have fundraised for in the north of Bali. You'll visit the schools and families you are supporting and you'll understand the profound impact you've made.

After lunch we check-in to our north Bali team hotel - The Lovina Bali Resort and you'll have time to relax before our Team Dinner.

Day 3 Team Day

The Lovina, Bali

After breakfast you'll enjoy the early morning calm, with the whole day ahead to relax, enjoy the stunning hotel, take a look at some of the route or even swim with the local dolphins. The Lovina Bali Resort is the perfect place to prepare both mentally and physically.

There is a Team Lunch and Dinner to enjoy alongside a pre-race team meeting and safety briefing.

Day 4 Race Day

The Lovina, Bali

It’s race day! Take your time and make your final preparations.

Apart from the emotionally charged traditional pre-race blessing for the running team the day is kept purposely flexible.

We will be working behind the scenes with your support crew, which may include your partner or family member, before we load and prepare the support vehicles.

We operate three separate start times to cater for newcomers, intermediate and elite endurance athletes.

Day 5 Finish Line

Old Man's, Canggu

Our finish line is at Old Man’s, the iconic beachfront bar and surfer hang-out in Canggu.

Once everyone is across the line, you'll enjoy a finish line Ceremony and Celebration before transport back to The Alila

Day 6 Closing Party

The Alila, Seminyak

The final day gives us time to relax, reflect on your achievements and celebrate with your teammates.

Enjoy the facilities of the 5* Alila Hotel with your teammates and friends before joining our closing party in the evening with sunset drinks and dinner at a private villa.

Day 7 Event Close

The Alila, Seminyak

After a final Alila breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning before the event closes. You'll have made life-long friends and will share a very special bond that comes with sharing such a rewarding Challenge.

The Bali Hope Ultra will stay in your heart LONG after you leave the Island. Many team members choose to extend their trip to spend more time with friends and family on the beautiful Island of Bali.


"Being able to participate in the whole Bali Hope experience was hands down one of the best things I’ve ever done. It was everything that I expected it would be but way more than I could have ever imagined. The chance to combine passions and help people....a truly unique experience. Look out because I’m coming back. Yes! It is that good!!!"

Phoebe Anne, Teacher, Australia


Pricing & Registration

The event fee is inclusive of 4*& 5*accommodation, hospitality, race entry & logistics, event apparel, photography and on-event transport across the 7 days of the event.

Single runner (shared room, all-inclusive)

  • Early bird pricing: US$3150

  • Standard Pricing: US$3500

Single runner (private room, all-inclusive)

  • Early bird pricing: US$4050

  • Standard Pricing: US$4500

Single runner and non-running partner (private room, all-inclusive)

  • Early bird pricing: US$4950

  • Standard Pricing: US$5250

Early bird pricing requires participants to start a monthly payment plan (typically across 10 months) within 1 week of registration.


 
 

"Running the Bali Hope Ultra is by far the best decision I have made. The amount of lives that are changed through this event is unreal. You will become a part of a kick-ass global family and your life will never be the same." 

Nikki Niemeyer, Teacher, USA

 
 

 

FAQ

General

·       Can I bring a partner and/or children?

Of course. Partners and children are very welcome.  We have had several young people with us, including one young adult who joined our support crew. 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.  

·       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.  

·       84km Overnight Coast to Coast Across Bali

Here are links to some previsou 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.   

·       What is your advice on the right training schedule?   

The support we provide our successful applicants includes access to a detailed training program for different levels of experience.

Some of our more experienced team members will pass on their expert advice and answer questions through our private team Facebook 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 do you provide?

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 trained first aiders in both fixed and mobile-aid stations.

We have fixed aid stations every 10km and a fleet of support vehicles to provide nutritional and motivational support as required.     

·       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.


ENTRY DETAILS: 

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. 

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

REFUND POLICY

Bali Hope Ultra does not issue refunds.

POSTPONING YOUR PLACE

Your place on the Bali Hope Ultra can be deferred to the following year at no extra cost if you have paid at least 50% of your event fee at the time of postponement and it is more than 100 days before the start of the event.

If you have not paid 50% of the event you will be asked to complete the balance before deferring your place.

Postponement within 100 days of the start of the event incurs an admin fee of US$650.

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 o 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, my disclosure.