Borobudur Marathon

View on map
Sports & AdventureMagelang/Borobudur
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe course's route through active rice
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: IDR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Borobudur Marathon in Magelang/Borobudur

Borobudur Marathon's founding year is disputed between 2008 and 2012 depending on the source, now run as the sponsored Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon, starting and finishing at Lumbini Park beside Borobudur Temple. Offering 10K, 21K, and full 42K distances, held annually in November, the course winds through rice fields and traditional Javanese villages across the Magelang countryside, with roughly 320 meters of rolling elevation gain.

Sources disagree on Borobudur Marathon's precise founding, with some citing 2008 as the year of an original small race promoting Borobudur temple tourism and others pointing to 2012 as the launch of the modern branded event, now run under sponsorship as the Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon, so its founding year is best treated as an approximate range rather than a single confirmed date.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The course's route through active rice fields, tropical vegetation, and traditional Javanese villages, rather than closed city streets, gives runners a direct rural Java experience distinct from most urban marathon courses in Indonesia

02

The mystery stays covered

Starting and finishing at Lumbini Park directly beside Borobudur Temple ties the race physically to one of Indonesia's most significant heritage sites

03

The city starts moving

With roughly 320 meters of total elevation gain across the Magelang countryside, the course has a genuinely rolling profile rather than the flat layout typical of city marathons

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Borobudur Marathon is documented as a recurring sports-adventure festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Magelang/Borobudur, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The course's route through active rice fields, tropical vegetation, and traditional Javanese villages, rather than closed city streets, gives runners...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Magelang/Borobudur; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Lightweight, breathable running gear suits Java's tropical humidity, with an early start time standard for the heat.

Safety

At Borobudur Marathon, respect barriers, moving equipment and marshal guidance; photos are never worth stepping into active areas.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Magelang/Borobudur, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

IDR

Family friendly

unknown

Magelang/Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia

Nearest airportYIA — Yogyakarta
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Magelang/Borobudur; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Magelang/Borobudur, especially if the event runs late or streets close.
FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Borobudur Marathon?

Borobudur Marathon is listed for November · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Borobudur Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Magelang/Borobudur, Indonesia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Magelang/Borobudur, Central Java, Indonesia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLborobudurmarathon.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
Source statusOfficial source linked

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →