🌟 About Asia Trail Master (ATM)
The Asia Trail Master (ATM) is a prestigious, continent-wide trail running championship founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hong Kong. It unites trail events across Asia under one competitive framework and promotes a healthy lifestyle, environmental awareness, and cross-cultural connections through the sport of trail running.
🎯 Key Features of ATM
- Transparent Points System: Earn points by competing in official ATM events
- Annual Championship Final: Top-ranked runners compete for the title of Asia Trail Master Champion
- Grandmaster Quest: Complete 6 ultra-distance races (minimum 70 km) in 2 years to become an ATM Grandmaster
- Community & Recognition: Be part of a passionate trail community and get recognized for consistency and endurance
🎉 Why Join ATM as a Malaysian Runner?
✅ International exposure with regional accessibility
✅ Consistent race standards and rankings
✅ Motivation to pursue your personal best (PB)
✅ Opportunity to earn Grandmaster status
✅ Be part of Asia’s largest trail-running platform
❓ Who Can Join Asia Trail Master (ATM)?
✅ Anyone!
ATM is open to all trail runners — from amateur to elite level — regardless of nationality, age, or running background. You don’t need to be invited or pre-qualified to join the ATM series.
It’s suitable for:
- Competitive runners aiming for ranking and titles
- Consistent trail runners targeting the ATM Grandmaster title
- Trail lovers who want to explore quality races across Asia under a trusted system
📝 How to Join ATM?
There is no separate registration required to “join ATM.” Just follow these simple steps:
1️⃣ Choose an official ATM race
Pick any official race listed on the ATM calendar (e.g., UTOP, BUTM, Silabur 100). You can find the full race list here:
🌐 https://www.asiatrailmaster.com
2️⃣ Register directly with the race organizer
Register for the race via the official event website or platform (e.g., Checkpoint Spot, Race Roster, etc.). There is no extra ATM registration fee.
3️⃣ Your results will be tracked automatically
If the event is part of the ATM series, your result will be automatically added to the ATM rankings and Grandmaster progress. Just make sure your name and nationality are consistent when registering for different races.
🇲🇾 ATM Races in Malaysia — Season 10 (2024–2025)
🏆 Championship Points Races
These events allow runners to earn points toward the Asia Trail Master annual rankings:
| 📅 Date | 📍 Event & Location | 📏 Distances |
|---|---|---|
| 19–20 Oct 2024 | Penang UTOP – Penang | 100 Miles / 50 km |
| 22–23 Feb 2025 | BUTM – Bukit Fraser | 110 km / 55 km |
| 12 Apr 2025 | Silabur 100 – Sarawak | 100 km |
| 26 Apr 2025 | Penang Sky Race – Penang | 50 km |
| 20–22 Jun 2025 | Trail des Gombak – Selangor | 100 km / 50 km |
| 26 Jul 2025 | KAR Ultra – Sabah | 110 km / 60 km |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Borneo TMBT Ultra – Sabah | 100 km / 50 km |
🥇 Grandmaster Quest Races
These races count toward completing the ATM Grandmaster achievement (6 x 70km+ within 2 years):
| 📅 Date | 📍 Event & Location | 📏 Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 19–20 Oct 2024 | Penang UTOP – Penang | 100 Miles / 100 km |
| 22–23 Feb 2025 | BUTM – Bukit Fraser | 110 km |
| 12 Apr 2025 | Silabur 100 – Sarawak | 100 km |
| 20–22 Jun 2025 | Trail des Gombak – Selangor | 100 km |
| 26 Jul 2025 | KAR Ultra – Sabah | 110 km |
| 16 Aug 2025 | Baling 100 – Kedah | 100 km |
| 30 Aug 2025 | Borneo TMBT Ultra – Sabah | 109 km |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Transnaning Ultra Challenge – Negeri Sembilan | 100 km / 68 km |
🏅 Malaysian Runners in the ATM Hall of Fame
Malaysia has produced several legendary runners recognized by ATM:
- Milton Amat (2019)
- Christine Loh (2019)
- Ong Soon Seng (2017)
- Tahira Najmunisaa (2016, 2017)
- Tan Seow Ping (2015)
🎊 Celebrating Season 10 (2025)
Asia Trail Master celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2025, covering 14 countries with over 30 trail races across Asia. Malaysian events continue to play a major role in shaping the region’s competitive trail scene.
📍 More Info:
🌐 Visit: www.asiatrailmaster.com
📲 Follow: #AsiaTrailMaster #ATMSeason10 #MalaysiaTrailSeries
