Descriptions
A 48-hour run is a form of Ultramarathon, in which a competitor runs as far as they can in 48 hours.
Top runners will often run 400km or more, depending on the conditions, and the best can go beyond 500km. Some participants will have a crew to help them, but others just set up a camp with all the gear and supplies they need near the starting are to access each loop.
Often 24-hour events are combined with 6-hour, 12-hour, and 48-hour events. 24-hour runs have also been held in relay formats, with runners completing a mile each in succession for 24 hours. Often these events are not internationally sanctioned, and are more for charitable purposes.
World & Malaysia Records (All Surfaces)
The World Records for 48 hours event in all surfaces:
- 411.458km for Women, set by Joasia Zakrzewski of Britain in 2023.
- 473.495km for Men, set by Yiannis Kouros of Greece in 1996.
The Malaysia Records for 48 hours event in all surfaces:
- 200.0km for Women, set by Ysa Lai in 2022. (Concrete)
- 252.0 km for Men, set by Sugeng Asianto Muryono in 2023. (Concrete)
The World Records for 24 hours event in all surfaces:
- 270.116km for Women, set by Camille Herron of USA in 2018. (Running Track)
- 319.614km for Men, set by Aleksandr Sorokin of Lithuania in 2021.(Asphalt)
The Malaysia Records for 24 hours event in all surfaces:
- 191.696km for Women, set by Choong Mei Sze in 2019. (Running Track)
- 197.060km for Men, set by David Christopher in 2022. (Concrete)
The World Records for 12 hours event in all surfaces:
- 151.111km for Women, set by Camille Herron 2022.
- 177.410km for Men, set by Aleksandr Sorokin of Lithuania in 2022.
The Malaysia Records for 12 hours event in all surfaces:
- 108km for Women, set by Alison Walker.
- 117.120km for Men, set by Muhammad Aqmal in 2022. (Concrete)
The World Records for 6 hours event in all surfaces:
- 85.492km for Women, set by Nele Alder-Baerens of Germany.
- 98.496km for Men, set by Donald Ritchie of Great Britain.
The Malaysia Records for 6 hours event in all surfaces:
- 62.70km for Women, set by Chloe Oo Yin Sze in 2022.
- 67.20km for Men, set by Mohamad Affindi in 2022.
Guinness World Record – Greatest Distance Run On A Treadmill in 24 Hours
- 264.52km for Men, set by Bjorn Tore Kronen Taranger of Norway in 2018
Malaysia Book Of Record – Longest Distance Run On A Treadmill in 24 Hours
- 171.53km for Men, set by Abdul Rahman bin Bullah in 2018
- 123.85km for Women, set by Melinder Kaur in 2022
Objectives
Introduced the ultramarathon to the locals, improving the standard of the ultramarathon in Malaysia to be competitive in the global stage. In conjunction with the mentioned above, this event could create the awareness of regular exercises, and the benefits of getting an outdoor activities.
Ultramarathon, a long distance sports event by foot, in the trail or on the road, even in the sports complex arena, has been increasing its popularity throughout the years in Malaysia.