The 2026 Bali Hope Ultra
Wednesday May 20 to Tuesday May 26
We can’t wait to welcome you to Bali in May.
Please complete the form below to help us make your experience as positive as possible.
(NB This is not urgent but we like to receive the form before the end of March)
Further down is a detailed itinerary and equipment checklist.
Event itinerary
Below is some important information and a more detailed itinerary:
1. Non-running guests
We love to welcome non-running guests and it’s important to us that they feel fully involved and supported, and have a great time.
Our strong preference is to have non-running guests join for the full 7 days.
This maximises their experience and helps us to deliver an exceptional guest experience for everyone.
Based on previous experience and given the tight schedule around race set-up, logistics and safety briefings, we find late arrivals can create challenges on both sides.
That said we understand how important it is to welcome everyone and will do our best to facilitate late arrivals
The all-inclusive rate (as per the 7-day itinerary) is US$1350 (shared room) or US$1950 private room.
Please book in non-running guests through this link.
Shared room
Private room
2. 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 :)
2. Pre-arrival notes
We will ask for a scan of your passport photo page in March. We require this for registration with the local police and to facilitate fast check-in at our team hotels
You can secure a ‘Visa On Arrival’ online or at Bali airport for approximately US$25-US$30
Please ensure your travel insurance covers adventure sport for the dates 23/24 May.
NB Please check online for any new visa requirements
We may be offered a special rate at The Alila to extend your stay there either side of the event. We will let you know as soon as we do.
There are countless good hotel options for before and after the event depending on your budget. Ask for ideas on the WA group otherwise we recommend booking.com
We have a very experienced event safety & medical director who is available to support runners and non-runners across the week.
4. Arrival in Bali
Our Guest Support Team will have your arrival time and Whatsapp.
They will be in touch on WhatsApp before you take off.
They will check your flight arrival time and one of our Driver Team will collect you at the airport.
They will then drop you at your requested location in Bali (even if you are arriving before 20th May.)
5. Important Locations
The 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
