The 2026 Bali Hope Ultra - Event briefing

Wednesday May 20 to Tuesday May 26

Below is some important information and a more detailed itinerary:

Equipment checklist:

Head torch (with battery for up to 14 hours) - non-optional
Back-light (with battery for up to 14 hours) - non-optional
2 drop bags for the halfway line & finish line (optional) - some runners bring a change of clothes, shoes and a wind cheater in case of wind and rain)
Please being and carry any specific gels or powders you want to guarantee access to
Phone charger & cable - non-optional
Runner’s backpack
Unless you have an international data package or Esim please buy a local sim with data for 2 weeks on arrival at the airport.
This is straightforward and should cost no more than US$10.
NB - please consider how much luggage to bring. From experience most of the team might bring too much :)

5. Important Locations

Kleo / Alila Seminyak / Google map link (night 1, & nights 5 & 6)
The Lovina (nights 2 & 3) / (Google map link)
The Homm Saranam (Google map link) - (Location for Brunch on Thursday (Day 2) & The Race HQ for the ultramarathon
Villa Bengawan: (Google Map link) venue for our closing party on Monday 25th

Our 7 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Wednesday 20th May - Welcome

3:00pm: Check-in opens at Kleo The Alila Seminyak / Google map link

4:30pm: Our welcome reception starts at 4:30/5:00pm at beach front of The Alila and will finish after dinner at 8:30pm.

Many guests use The Beach Bar at The Alila as a meeting spot.

Day 2 Thursday 21st May - Impact day

8:00am: Our transport will depart Kleo (Alila) at 8:00 am so please be at the lobby ready to go at 7:50am.

Please label and leave excess luggage at Kleo and hand these to the concierge.

Please separately label and leave luggage you will need at The Lovina and this will be driven to The Lovina for you and be waiting for you in your room.

10:30am: We will stop for coffee at The Homm Saranam (Google map link) before heading to the schools your have fundraised for

11:45am-1:30pm: BCF school & community visit

1:30 - 2:00pm: We will then be driven to The Lovina Bali Resort for lunch.

(Google map link)

2:00 - 3:00pm: Team Lunch

Your bags will be transported separately to The Lovina and be waiting for you.

Thursday afternoon is free.

5:00pm: Team briefing

6:00pm: Crew briefing

7:00pm: Team dinner

Day 3 Friday 22nd May - Team Day

Friday is scheduled as a free day, to enjoy The Lovina and relax.

12:30-2:00pm - Team lunch

4:00pm - Crew briefing for Friday arrivals

4:30pm - Team meeting (for runners only)

7:15pm - Team dinner

Day 4 Saturday 23rd May - Race Day

11:00am - Bike crew briefing

12:30-2:00pm - Team lunch

2:00pm - Checkout

We do have extended check out on some of the larger rooms so runners have a place to rest.

Please leave labelled drop bags and labelled luggage for The Alila at The Lovina reception by 3:30pm.

These will be collected and taken to the appropriate location.

3:30pm - Blessing ceremony for runners

2:00-4:00pm - Support cars are loaded and prepared

5:30pm - Start time for group 1

7:30pm - Start time for group 2

9:30pm - Start time for group 3

Day 5 Sunday 24th May - Finish line

5:00am - Runners will finish at Mnggu Beach between 5am and 10am.

Google map

10:30am - Following a finish line celebration we will drive runners and non-running guests to Kleo.

We have booked everyone in for 23-26 May so check in should be immediate .

Your bags will have been transported from The Lovina and be waiting for you in your room.

There will be meal vouchers for you Sunday and Monday .

Day 6 Monday 25th May - Closing Party

7:00-10:00am Breakfast

9:30am - 1:00pm Runner interviews - We are always keen to record interviews

We like to record interview runners between 9:30am and 1pm if you’d like to record your experience.

The Alila beach bar area is a great place to relax as well as the roof top pool at Kleo.

Please arrange your own transport to Pererenan where the closing party is. Highly recommend leaving around 1-2pm to avoid traffic.

4-430pm - Closing party opens at Villa Bengawan / Google Map link

Dinner, DJ, Drinks, Closing ceremony

10:00pm

Taxis will arrive at Villa Bengawan from 9:45pm to take you to any after-party venues or back to The Alila.

Day 7 Tuesday 26th May - Event close

7:00-10:00am Breakfast

12pm Check-out

The 2026 Bali Hope Ultra - Event briefing

Wednesday May 20 to Tuesday May 26

Below is some important information and a more detailed itinerary:

Equipment checklist:

Head torch (with battery for up to 14 hours) - non-optional

Back-light (with battery for up to 14 hours) - non-optional

2 drop bags for the halfway line & finish line (optional) - some runners bring a change of clothes, shoes and a wind cheater in case of wind and rain)

Please being and carry any specific gels or powders you want to guarantee access to

Phone charger & cable - non-optional

Runner’s backpack

Unless you have an international data package or Esim please buy a local sim with data for 2 weeks on arrival at the airport.

This is straightforward and should cost no more than US$10.

NB - please consider how much luggage to bring. From experience most of the team might bring too much :)

5. Important Locations

Kleo / Alila Seminyak / Google map link (night 1, & nights 5 & 6)

The Lovina (nights 2 & 3) / (Google map link)

The Homm Saranam (Google map link) - (Location for Brunch on Thursday (Day 2) & The Race HQ for the ultramarathon

Villa Bengawan: (Google Map link) venue for our closing party on Monday 25th

Our 7 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Wednesday 20th May - Welcome

3:00pm: Check-in opens at Kleo The Alila Seminyak / Google map link

4:30pm: Our welcome reception starts at 4:30/5:00pm at beach front of The Alila and will finish after dinner at 8:30pm.

Many guests use The Beach Bar at The Alila as a meeting spot.

Day 2 Thursday 21st May - Impact day

8:00am: Our transport will depart Kleo (Alila) at 8:00 am so please be at the lobby ready to go at 7:50am.

Please label and leave excess luggage at Kleo and hand these to the concierge.

Please separately label and leave luggage you will need at The Lovina and this will be driven to The Lovina for you and be waiting for you in your room.

10:30am: We will stop for coffee at The Homm Saranam (Google map link) before heading to the schools your have fundraised for

11:45am-1:30pm: BCF school & community visit

1:30 - 2:00pm: We will then be driven to The Lovina Bali Resort for lunch.

(Google map link)

2:00 - 3:00pm: Team Lunch

Your bags will be transported separately to The Lovina and be waiting for you.

Thursday afternoon is free.

5:00pm: Team briefing

6:00pm: Crew briefing

7:00pm: Team dinner

Day 3 Friday 22nd May - Team Day

Friday is scheduled as a free day, to enjoy The Lovina and relax.

12:30-2:00pm - Team lunch

4:00pm - Crew briefing for Friday arrivals

4:30pm - Team meeting (for runners only)

7:15pm - Team dinner

Day 4 Saturday 23rd May - Race Day

11:00am - Bike crew briefing

12:30-2:00pm - Team lunch

2:00pm - Checkout

We do have extended check out on some of the larger rooms so runners have a place to rest.

Please leave labelled drop bags and labelled luggage for The Alila at The Lovina reception by 3:30pm.

These will be collected and taken to the appropriate location.

3:30pm - Blessing ceremony for runners

2:00-4:00pm - Support cars are loaded and prepared

5:30pm - Start time for group 1

7:30pm - Start time for group 2

9:30pm - Start time for group 3

Day 5 Sunday 24th May - Finish line

5:00am - Runners will finish at Mnggu Beach between 5am and 10am.

Google map

10:30am - Following a finish line celebration we will drive runners and non-running guests to Kleo.

We have booked everyone in for 23-26 May so check in should be immediate .

Your bags will have been transported from The Lovina and be waiting for you in your room.

There will be meal vouchers for you Sunday and Monday .

Day 6 Monday 25th May - Closing Party

7:00-10:00am Breakfast

9:30am - 1:00pm Runner interviews - We are always keen to record interviews

We like to record interview runners between 9:30am and 1pm if you’d like to record your experience.

The Alila beach bar area is a great place to relax as well as the roof top pool at Kleo.

Please arrange your own transport to Pererenan where the closing party is. Highly recommend leaving around 1-2pm to avoid traffic.

4-430pm - Closing party opens at Villa Bengawan / Google Map link

Dinner, DJ, Drinks, Closing ceremony

10:00pm

Taxis will arrive at Villa Bengawan from 9:45pm to take you to any after-party venues or back to The Alila.

Day 7 Tuesday 26th May - Event close

7:00-10:00am Breakfast

12pm Check-out