Bali Hope Ultra

Overall score 3.4Good
Thin evidence2 sources#33 of 71 ultras

Lovina to Munggu Beach, Indonesia · Ultra

Race day Sat 22 May 2027

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Is it right for you?

Footing
Moderate3.1
Crew access
Good4.1
First timer friendly
Friendly3.6

Footing and climbing are course traits: 5 is the smoother, flatter end, not a better race.

Watch out: Exact 2027 length remains unconfirmed; historical reports cover 84 km (52.2 mi). All 5

Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why

Ran it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why runners love it

  • Historical runners valued the shared fundraising week and mobile support.
  • The package includes accommodation, meals and local transfers.

Watch out for

  • Exact 2027 length remains unconfirmed; historical reports cover 84 km (52.2 mi).
  • The 2027 finish moves from historical Canggu to Munggu Beach.
  • Race-only entry is unavailable; budget for the mandatory week and fundraising commitment.
  • Prepare for overnight open-road running, humidity and traffic.
  • The current FAQ publishes a 02:00 halfway cutoff; reconfirm wave times and checkpoint location.

Latest or next race

Sat 22 May 2027

Entry about $3,650

Official race site(balihope.com, opens in a new tab)

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What runners say

Overall score 3.4 out of 5

2 reviews and race reports

2 reviews

  • Daniel Lucchini

    Raced 2024 · Meraki Performance

    Tone: Mixed

    The 2024 winner describes an approximately 84 km (52.2 mi) road crossing with a long climb, potholes, traffic and barking dogs. Crew kept nutrition and water accessible while he struggled with illness, ankle pain and navigation. He valued the support and fundraising week. His coaching website promotes his services; the 2027 finish differs.

    Covers Support, Course, Conditions, Stay and travel

    Read on merakiperformance.com (Meraki Performance, opens in a new tab)

  • Joshua Lynott

    Raced 2019 · Joshua Lynott

    Tone: Positive

    The returning runner valued the fundraising week and supportive community during the historical 84 km (52.2 mi) edition. After an aggressive opening climb and descent, he exhausted his nutrition and struggled until his delayed crew reached him. These are personal race experiences, not current support guarantees. His creator website also sells products.

    Covers Support, Course, Conditions, Cutoffs, Stay and travel

    Read on joshualynott.com (Joshua Lynott, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

Open a category for its ratings and the evidence behind them.

Very good. How runners feel about it, how well it is run, and the community around it. Counts for 25% of the overall score.

Toughness for its distance: Very tough

  • Runner satisfactionLoved4.3

    Both historical finishers valued the experience despite substantial physical difficulty. · Medium confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.9

    Historical runners praise mobile support; one also reports navigation mistakes and delayed crew access. · Low confidence

  • Community and vibeWarm4.4

    Both runners value the fundraising week and strong relationships with fellow runners and crew. · Medium confidence

Very good. Aid stations, crew access, drop bags and pacer rules. Counts for 25% of the overall score.

  • Aid stationsGood4.0

    Historical runners describe attentive mobile aid, though one missed supplies before his crew caught up. · Low confidence

  • Crew accessGood4.1

    Organizer provides shared mobile crews; historical participants also received help from partners and family. · Low confidence

  • Drop bagsSome stations3.4

    The current FAQ permits a midpoint bag; final checkpoint positions need confirmation. · Low confidence

Course marking, scenery, and how runners rate the trail itself. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

    Course traits, not part of the score

    • FootingModerate3.1

      Historical road accounts describe potholes; the final 2027 surface details remain unverified. · Low confidence

    • RunnabilityMixed3.3

      Historical athletes power-hiked steep opening roads before extended running descents. · Low confidence

    Below par. Race-day temperature and how predictable the weather is. Counts for 14% of the overall score.

    • Race-day temperatureHarsh2.1

      Historical runners describe oppressive humidity and hot early sections before cooler mountain running. · Low confidence

    How generous the overall and intermediate cutoffs are for the terrain. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

      Not part of the score

      • First timer friendlyFriendly3.6

        A first-time ultra runner completed the historical edition, but hills, night running and traffic require preparation. · Low confidence

      Very good. Getting there, places to stay, race-day logistics and value. Counts for 8% of the overall score.

      • LogisticsSimple3.6

        The package coordinates lodging and local transfers, but requires a full week and an overnight crossing. · Low confidence

      Course

      Route, Ultra

      Point to point

      Surface
      Road
      Night
      Most runners run through one night

      Cutoffs and aid

      Drop bags
      Some stations
      Crew access
      Many points

      Getting in

      Fee
      About $3,650

      Checkpoint cutoffs

      Current FAQ publishes a formal 02:00 halfway cutoff; safety removals remain discretionary. Final 2027 distance and fastest-wave time need reconfirmation.

      CheckpointCutoff
      Halfway checkpoint02:00 local time

      Footing, aid and entry notes in full

      Getting there and staying

      Where to stay
      The mandatory week includes accommodation, meals, local transport and airport collection; flight arrangements and exact hotel capacity remain unverified.

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      Key facts

      Checked against the 2027 edition on the official race site. Rules change, so confirm before you enter.

      Location
      Lovina to Munggu Beach, Bali, Indonesia
      Region
      Outside the US
      Typical month
      May
      Surface
      Organizer describes an open-road overnight crossing. Historical runners reported potholes and traffic; the final 2027 route may differ.
      Footing
      Historical runners power-hiked the long opening climb and navigated steep descents; no current official elevation profile was verified.
      Aid and crew
      Organizer offers shared mobile support and aid approximately every 5 km (3.1 mi), plus a midpoint drop bag. Final 2027 checkpoint positions need confirmation.
      Mandatory gear
      Head torch, lightweight running vest, hydration pack, smartphone and spare battery pack.
      Weather
      Historical runners describe tropical humidity and hot early running, followed by cooler mountain sections; these are edition accounts, not climate averages.

      Sources

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