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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
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SUMMARY:Borneo Safari International Offroad Challenge 2026 (34th edition)
DESCRIPTION:The region’s longest-running extreme 4×4 off-road expedition and challenge\, run by the Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association. \nWhere: Kota Kinabalu\, Telupid and Tongod routes\, Sabah \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nPhoto: Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association (Borneo Safari)
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/borneo-safari-international-offroad-challenge-2026-34th-edition/
LOCATION:Kota Kinabalu\, Telupid and Tongod routes\, Kota Kinabalu\, Sabah\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:4x4
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261026T085220Z
CREATED:20261026T085220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T085220Z
UID:125-1794009600-1794182399@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:MAX Malaysia (Malaysia Auto Xpo) 2026
DESCRIPTION:A general car festival with drifting\, RC racing\, vendors and a secret car unveiling. Not 4×4-specific\, but a fun day out. \nWhere: MAEPS\, Serdang\, Selangor \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go.
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/max-malaysia-malaysia-auto-xpo-2026/
LOCATION:MAEPS\, Serdang\, Serdang\, Selangor\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:4x4
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20261027T073036Z
CREATED:20261027T073036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T073036Z
UID:169-1794009600-1794182399@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:16th Borneo Bird Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Borneo’s big birding weekend is back for its 16th year\, put together by the Borneo Bird Club with the Sabah Forestry Department. There’s the Sabah Bird Race\, guided birdwatching walks\, photo competitions and workshops on bird ID and conservation\, all at the Rainforest Discovery Centre. A good excuse for early mornings in the forest with a pair of binoculars. \nWhere: Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)\, Sepilok\, Sandakan\, Sabah \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nSource: Sabah Tourism Board and Borneo Bird Festival. Poster: Borneo Bird Festival.
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/16th-borneo-bird-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC)\, Sepilok\, Sepilok\, Sandakan\, Sandakan\, Sabah\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20261108T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20261108T173000
DTSTAMP:20261027T073041Z
CREATED:20261027T073041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T073041Z
UID:170-1794148200-1794159000@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:Mud Volcano Run 2026\, Kuala Penyu
DESCRIPTION:A wild coastal trail run in Kuala Penyu with two routes\, the 15km Warrior Trail and the 10km Explorer Trail. The course goes from asphalt to concrete\, then gravel\, volcanic mud and finally the coastline\, so plan on getting properly muddy. Race day is Sunday 8 November\, and the wider event weekend runs 6 to 8 November. \nRace day: flag-off 2:30pm\, race ends 5:30pm \nWhere: Sawangan Bay\, Kuala Penyu\, Sabah \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nSource and poster: Mud Volcano Run on Sabah Tourism Board\, organised by Persatuan Pengusaha Pelancongan Kuala Penyu and J and J Event.
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/mud-volcano-run-2026-kuala-penyu/
LOCATION:Sawangan Bay\, Kuala Penyu\, Kuala Penyu\, Sabah\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTSTAMP:20261027T073107Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T073107Z
UID:171-1795219200-1795305599@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:Ultra Jerai Geopark Trail 2026
DESCRIPTION:A trail race on Gunung Jerai\, now in its third edition\, with 50km\, 25km\, 10km and 5km categories. The route takes in the Sungai Teroi geosite\, Rimba Rekreasi Lubuk Kawah\, the climb up to the top of Gunung Jerai and the Alor Naga waterfall. It’s organised by Northern Runners Resources\, with local communities around Jerai pitching in. Flag-off times are different for each category\, so check the organiser’s page. Registration was set to close on 21 October\, so this one may be more for cheering than running. \nWhere: Rimba Rekreasi Lubuk Kawah\, Jerai Geopark\, Kedah \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nSource: Ultra Jerai Geopark Trail on Howei (Northern Runners Resources) and Bernama.
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/ultra-jerai-geopark-trail-2026/
LOCATION:Rimba Rekreasi Lubuk Kawah\, Jerai Geopark\, Jerai Geopark\, Kedah\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20261026T090753Z
CREATED:20261026T090753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T090753Z
UID:126-1795737600-1795996799@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:Pesta Tempatan 4X4 2026
DESCRIPTION:A 3-day public festival mixing coffee\, local street culture and 4×4\, and the official pre-flag-off hub for the Rainforest Challenge Grand Final. Top 4×4 Showcase on 28 Nov. \nHours: 10am to 10pm daily \nWhere: Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur\, Jalan Conlay (Conlay MRT)\, Kuala Lumpur \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nPoster: TF Studio\, organiser of Pesta Tempatan 4X4
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/pesta-tempatan-4x4-2026/
LOCATION:Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur\, Jalan Conlay (Conlay MRT)\, Kuala Lumpur\, Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:4x4
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20261026T085235Z
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UID:127-1795737600-1796601599@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:29th Rainforest Challenge (RFC) Grand Final 2026
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s toughest off-road races. Scrutineering in KL 27 to 28 Nov\, flag-off 29 Nov at 10am\, race stages 30 Nov to 6 Dec\, including the “Twilight Zone” 4 to 6 Dec. \nWhere: Kompleks Kraf KL (scrutineering and flag-off)\, then The 7eventh / Misty Mountain\, Gua Musang\, Kelantan \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go.
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/29th-rainforest-challenge-rfc-grand-final-2026/
LOCATION:Kompleks Kraf KL\, then The 7eventh / Misty Mountain\, Gua Musang\, Gua Musang\, Kelantan\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:4x4
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20261027T073117Z
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UID:172-1795824000-1795996799@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:Trail des Lenggeng 2026
DESCRIPTION:A trail race weekend in Lenggeng by Projek Hijo\, with Majlis Bandaraya Seremban\, and part of the Hijo Trail Series 2026. The route covers three hills\, forest trails\, Orang Asli villages\, streams and waterfalls\, with stops like the Bukit Gondol Berup trig station. Distances are 70km\, 50km\, 30km and 15km\, plus the 5km Larian Desa Lenggeng fun run. The 70km and 50km start on Saturday 28 November\, and the 30km\, 15km and 5km start on Sunday 29 November. Race packs can be collected from 27 November. \nWhere: DusunNAS Farmstay and Campsite\, Ulu Beranang\, Lenggeng\, Negeri Sembilan \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nSource and photo: Projek Hijo\, organiser of Trail des Lenggeng
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/trail-des-lenggeng-2026/
LOCATION:DusunNAS Farmstay and Campsite\, Ulu Beranang\, Ulu Beranang\, Lenggeng\, Negeri Sembilan\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kuala_Lumpur:20261129T170000
DTSTAMP:20261027T042859Z
CREATED:20261027T042859Z
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UID:152-1795860000-1795971600@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:PLAY! 玩嘢派 Forest Market\, Hulu Langat
DESCRIPTION:A forest market at Chongkak Park\, put together by Studio Hutan Hutan. This edition is called PLAY! 玩嘢派 and it goes a bit rugged. It runs alongside the RCRFC Rainforest Challenge RC model finals\, so expect remote control offroad action in the mud\, plus music\, yoga\, coffee and food stalls under the trees. Good one if you like 4×4 stuff or just want a slow weekend in the forest. \nHours: 10am to 5pm\, Saturday and Sunday \nWhere: Chongkak Park and Resort\, Jalan Sungai Congkak\, Hulu Langat\, Selangor \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nPoster: Studio Hutan Hutan\, organiser of PLAY! (design by WinD)
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/play-forest-market-hulu-langat/
LOCATION:Chongkak Park and Resort\, Hulu Langat\, Jalan Sungai Congkak\, Kampung Padang\, Hulu Langat\, Selangor\, 43100\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20261027T073138Z
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UID:173-1796515200-1796601599@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:Kiulu Adventure Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:A trail running adventure through the Kiulu Valley\, organised by the Kiulu Tourism Association with support from the Sabah Tourism Board. Besides the run there are traditional sports games and other outdoor activities\, so it’s a fun one for a day out in the valley. \nWhere: Kiulu\, Sabah \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nSource: Sabah Tourism Board
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/kiulu-adventure-challenge-2026/
LOCATION:Kiulu Valley\, Kiulu\, Kiulu\, Sabah\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTSTAMP:20261027T073347Z
CREATED:20261027T073347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T073347Z
UID:174-1796947200-1797119999@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:Nakawan Ultra 3.0\, Perlis
DESCRIPTION:An ultra trail run along the Nakawan Range in Perlis\, the longest limestone range in Malaysia\, right on the Thai border. The route mixes trails\, villages\, paddy fields and hilly ground\, with 50km\, 30km and 10km categories. Race day is Saturday 12 December. The 50km flags off at 6:40am\, the 30km at 8:40am and the 10km at 9:40am. The organiser’s page says online registration has ended. \nWhere: Eco-Tourism Complex\, Bukit Ayer\, Perlis \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nSource and poster: MEP Ventures (MEP21)\, organiser of Nakawan Ultra
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/nakawan-ultra-3-0-perlis/
LOCATION:Eco-Tourism Complex\, Bukit Ayer\, Bukit Ayer\, Bukit Ayer\, Perlis\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTSTAMP:20261026T090840Z
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UID:128-1796947200-1797724799@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:AOX Malaysia Adventure Trophy Kelantan '26
DESCRIPTION:A 4×4 competition by Asia Offroad Expo\, with SS Challenge speed stages on 12 to 14 Dec and two-truck Trophy classes on 12 to 19 Dec. \nDates: 11 to 19 Dec 2026 (dates to be confirmed by organiser) \nWhere: Dataran Cintawangsa\, Kuala Krai (stages near Jeli / Gunung Reng)\, Kelantan \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nPoster: Asia Offroad Expo (AOX)
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/aox-malaysia-adventure-trophy-kelantan-26/
LOCATION:Dataran Cintawangsa\, Kuala Krai\, Kuala Krai\, Kelantan\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:4x4
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTSTAMP:20261027T073425Z
CREATED:20261027T073425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T073425Z
UID:175-1798243200-1798329599@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:Pekula Trail Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:A hill trail race in Sungai Petani with 5km\, 8km\, 15km and 25km categories\, organised by Northern Runners Resources. It starts at 7am\, and registration closes on 26 November or when the slots fill up. A nice way to finish the year on a trail. \nWhere: Bukit H\, Sungai Petani\, Kedah \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nSource and image: Pekula Trail Challenge on Howei (Northern Runners Resources)
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/pekula-trail-challenge-2026/
LOCATION:Bukit H\, Sungai Petani\, Sungai Petani\, Kedah\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270413
DTSTAMP:20261027T073431Z
CREATED:20261027T073431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T073431Z
UID:176-1807228800-1807574399@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:GEC 16th Malaysia-ASEAN Kinabalu Climb 2027
DESCRIPTION:Global Expedition Club’s flagship yearly climb up Mount Kinabalu\, Malaysia’s highest peak\, now in its 16th edition. It brings together hikers and ASEAN delegates for the trip to the summit\, with multi-day climb packages. If Kinabalu has been on your list\, this is a good group to do it with. \nWhere: Mount Kinabalu\, Sabah \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nSource: Sabah Tourism Board and Global Expedition Club
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/gec-16th-malaysia-asean-kinabalu-climb-2027/
LOCATION:Mount Kinabalu\, Kinabalu Park\, Kinabalu Park\, Kinabalu Park\, Sabah\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270424
DTSTAMP:20261027T090158Z
CREATED:20261027T090158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T090158Z
UID:179-1807574400-1808524799@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:Annapurna Base Camp 8.0 with Hiking Adventures Malaysia
DESCRIPTION:Hiking Adventures Malaysia is taking a group to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal\, 4\,130 m up\, from 13 to 23 April 2027. It is an 11 day\, 10 night trip at RM2400\, and training hikes are provided before you go. \nRegistration is open. To join\, DM Hiking Adventures Malaysia on Instagram. \nOrganised by Hiking Adventures Malaysia. Details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdSywa0IJfn/
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/annapurna-base-camp-8-0-with-hiking-adventures-malaysia/
LOCATION:Annapurna Base Camp\, Annapurna\, Nepal
CATEGORIES:Outdoor
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270609
DTSTAMP:20261026T091029Z
CREATED:20261026T091029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T091029Z
UID:129-1812067200-1812499199@johnpetruse.com
SUMMARY:Malaysia Autoshow 2027
DESCRIPTION:Malaysia’s flagship motor show\, with OEM displays\, test-drive tracks and debuts. Not 4×4-specific\, but a good place to see new 4x4s. \nWhere: MAEPS\, Serdang\, Selangor \nDates can change\, so please check with the organiser before you go. \nImage: Malaysia Autoshow
URL:https://johnpetruse.com/event/malaysia-autoshow-2027/
LOCATION:MAEPS\, Serdang\, Serdang\, Selangor\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:4x4
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