The Bali Hope Ultra
May 20 - 26 2026
Join a small team taking on an overnight coast-to-coast double marathon
Help lift a community out of poverty
Share an extraordinary 7 days in Bali
How it works
The Bali Hope Ultra is priced on an all-inclusive basis and requires team members to join us for the full 7-days of the event.
The standard event fee is US$3500 (shared room).
Early bird pricing starts from US$3150.
The event fee covers everything from the moment you land in Bali.
The journey starts as soon as you sign-up with access to personalised training support, connections to other teams members and 1-1 advice on how to make the most of your Bali Hope Ultra experience.
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Fundraising to change lives
The Bali Hope Ultra is also a fundraising challenge that requires participants to fundraise to support positive impact on the island.
Our impact partner since 2017 has been Bali Children Foundation (BCF), an award-winning Australian and Indonesian registered charity with a strong track record in lifting communities out of poverty.
The fundraising target is US$2000 which most team members comfortably exceed. BCF provide our team members with access to their fundraising platform and offer a high level of fundraising support.
"The most impactful week I’ve ever experienced. I felt like a part of the team from the moment I signed up. Thank you so much for letting me be part of the Bali hope family, I loved every moment of the journey!
Bec Nunn, Perth, Australia
7 Extraordinary Days in Bali
Day 1 Team Reception - Wednesday May 20
The Alila, Seminyak
Check in from 3pm at The Alila, enjoy an afternoon at the 5* resort and meet your team mates before an evening reception and team dinner.
After months of training, preparation, fundraising and connecting with your fellow runners online it’s always a great moment to connect face-to-face.
Day 2 Impact Day - Thursday May 21
The Alila, Seminyak
After the famously delicious breakfast at The Alila, you'll be driven to the community you have fundraised for in the north of Bali. You'll visit the schools and families you are supporting and you'll understand the profound impact you've made.
After lunch we check-in to our north Bali team hotel - The Lovina Bali Resort and you'll have time to relax before our Team Dinner.
Day 3 Team Day - Friday May 22
The Lovina, Bali
After breakfast you'll enjoy the early morning calm, with the whole day ahead to relax, enjoy the stunning hotel, take a look at some of the route or even swim with the local dolphins. The Lovina Bali Resort is the perfect place to prepare both mentally and physically.
There is a Team Lunch and Dinner to enjoy alongside a pre-race team meeting and safety briefing.
Day 4 Race Day - Saturday May 23
The Lovina, Bali
It’s race day! Take your time and make your final preparations.
Apart from the emotionally charged traditional pre-race blessing for the running team the day is kept purposely flexible.
We will be working behind the scenes with your support crew, which may include your partner or family member, before we load and prepare the support vehicles.
We operate three separate start times to cater for newcomers, intermediate and elite endurance athletes.
Day 5 Finish Line - Sunday May 24
Old Man's, Canggu
Our finish line is at Old Man’s, the iconic beachfront bar and surfer hang-out in Canggu.
Once everyone is across the line, you'll enjoy a finish line Ceremony and Celebration before transport back to The Alila
Day 6 Closing Party - Monday May 25
The Alila, Seminyak
The final day gives us time to relax, reflect on your achievements and celebrate with your teammates.
Enjoy the facilities of the 5* Alila Hotel with your teammates and friends before joining our closing party in the evening with sunset drinks and dinner at a private villa.
Day 7 Event Close - Tuesday May 26
The Alila, Seminyak
After a final Alila breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning before the event closes. You'll have made life-long friends and will share a very special bond that comes with sharing such a rewarding Challenge.
The Bali Hope Ultra will stay in your heart LONG after you leave the Island. Many team members choose to extend their trip to spend more time with friends and family on the beautiful Island of Bali.
"Being able to participate in the whole Bali Hope experience was hands down one of the best things I’ve ever done. It was everything that I expected it would be but way more than I could have ever imagined. The chance to combine passions and help people....a truly unique experience. Look out because I’m coming back. Yes! It is that good!!!"
Phoebe Anne, Teacher, Australia
Pricing & Registration
The event fee is inclusive of 4*& 5*accommodation, hospitality, race entry & logistics, event apparel, photography and on-event transport across the 7 days of the event.
Single runner (shared room, all-inclusive)
Early bird pricing: US$3150
Standard Pricing: US$3500
Single runner (private room, all-inclusive)
Early bird pricing: US$4050
Standard Pricing: US$4500
Single runner and non-running partner (private room, all-inclusive)
Early bird pricing: US$4950
Standard Pricing: US$5250
Early bird pricing requires participants to start a monthly payment plan within 1 week of registration.
"Running the Bali Hope Ultra is by far the best decision I have made. The amount of lives that are changed through this event is unreal. You will become a part of a kick-ass global family and your life will never be the same."
Nikki Niemeyer, Teacher, USA
Pricing & payment options
We always do our best to support runners with a range of payment options, including monthly payment plans.
If you are a student, nurse, teacher, firefighter, veteran or similar, or have special circumstances, please let us know as we have some capacity to support different pricing options.
· Early bird pricing
We ask those taking the early bird pricing option to start a monthly payment option within 21 days of registration.
· Group pricing (new for 2026)
We offer the following early bird group pricing offers:
4 runners signing-up together - US$2750pp
3 runners signing-up together - US$2950pp
2 runners signing-up together - US$3050pp
· Example monthly payment options
Early bird single runner (shared room) price at US$3150: US$350 & 8 monthly payments of US$350
Early bird single runner (private room) price at US$4000: US$350 & 8 monthly payments of US$462.5
· Can I bring a partner and/or children?
Of course. Partners and children are very welcome. We have had several young people with us, including one young adult who joined our support crew. Witnessing a team of adults from around the world making change happen for a disadvantaged community can only be a positive experience.
· What will they do during the run?
That's entirely up to them. We encourage partners and children over 14 years old to join our support crews on the night of the run. This is a profound and enjoyable experience and a place on the support crew is highly sought after. Otherwise we recommend staying at the hotel which we use as the Race HQ at the halfway mark.
· Crew / Non-runner pricing
We do our best to be as flexible as possible in welcoming non-running guests to the event and have a range of options available. Please find details here. We do ask non-running guests chose one of these options to support our planning, logistics and safety protocols.
Option 1: Join for the full 7 days
(excluding accommodation at The Alila)
Shared room: US$1000
Private room: US$1250
Option 2: Non-running guests arriving on Thursday
Shared room: US$950
Private room: US$1200
Option 3: Non-running guests arriving on Friday
Shared room: US$800
Private room: US$1050
Payment is via a US$350 deposit with the balance payable 2 months before the event
What’s included
Welcome reception & dinner at The Alila
All meals at The Lovina
Finish line breakfast at Old Man’s
Closing party at private villa
Event apparel
Photography & video
Transport to Lovina (for Wednesday arrivals)
The Run
· Can I join the ultra marathon but not the rest of the week?
Unfortunately not. The integrity of our running team, our shared experience and our itinerary means this is not possible.
· Do I need to bring my own ‘crew’?
No, most runners come on their own. Our crew crews for everyone even though most of the support crew are partners or families members of runners they crew for everyone not just who they come with.
· Links to the Strava of Previous Bali Hope Ultra runs
Here are links to some previous Bali Hope Ultra run’s on Strava. The time spread for our ultra team has been from 8 hours to just over 17 hours for the back marker who completed the distance while carrying an injury.
Under 15 Hours
Under 12 hours
Under 10 hours
· What is your advice if I have never run an ultra marathon before?
About half those joining tend to be newcomers to ultra running, some may have completed a marathon and others just 20km. The common characteristic of all these individuals was a high level of commitment to prepare as best they could. We connect the team via a Whatsapp group 4-5 months from the start of the event, host zoom calls to share advice on training and fundraising and to answer questions.
· What is your advice on the right training schedule?
The support we provide our successful applicants includes access to a detailed training program for different levels of experience.
Some of our more experienced team members will pass on their expert advice and answer questions through our private team WhatsApp group. There is certainly not one approach that suits everyone and factors such as your age, current fitness levels, nutrition and mindset are important. Some runners recommend a focus on strength, hill and speed training while others recommend building up to the event with a significant amount of “volume”. There is plenty of advice available from runners of all levels who completed the course.
· What equipment will I need?
Mandatory equipment includes: a head torch, back light, camel pack and smart phone with an additional battery pack.
· What level of support do you provide?
Bali Hope Ultra operates 3 start times to accommodate different levels of experience. Runners can chose to start at either 5:30pm, 7:30pm or 9:30pm. We suggest anyone targeting a sub-10 hour run choses the 9:30pm time, sub-12 hour at 7:30pm and everyone else at 5:30pm
With each starting group (of approx 10-12 runners) we have 3 SUVs and 3 motorbikes providing support with aid stations at approximately every 5km. The SUVs are catered with access to nutrition, hydration and medical support.
Runner safety on this open-road race is our key priority. With this in mind we have a highly-experienced health and safety director, emergency medical back-up, and trained first aiders in both fixed and mobile-aid stations.
· What insurance do I need?
Every runner will need personal travel & emergency medical insurance covering endurance events.
Fundraising
· What is your advice on fundraising?
Critical factors on successful fundraising include: starting early to raise awareness of what you are doing, the impact it will make and the training commitment required to complete the run, and then follow this up with personal messages to friends, family and your broader network.
The unique nature of the ultramarathon and the pedigree of our impact partner will make fundraising considerably easier than you’d expect.
· What if I miss the fundraising target
We don’t penalise you for missing the target but ask you to commit to doing your best. The averaged raised by each runner is nearly double the target amount.
Conditions of Entry
All entrants are to complete the application form on this website.
By completing the online application form, you are accepting the terms and conditions on this website.
REFUND POLICY
Bali Hope Ultra does not issue refunds.
POSTPONING YOUR PLACE
Your place on the Bali Hope Ultra can be deferred to the following year at if you have paid at least 50% of your event fee at the time of postponement and it is more than 100 days before the start of the event.
If you have not paid 50% of the event fee you will be asked to complete the balance before deferring your place.
Postponement within 100 days of the start of the event incurs an admin fee of US$650.
POSTPONING YOUR PLACE (Updated for 2026 entrants)
If you have selected a monthly payment option your place on the Bali Hope Ultra can be deferred to the following year on the following terms:
120-150 days before the event: US$200 admin fee
90-120 days before the event: US$350 admin fee
60-90 days before the event: US$500 admin fee
30-60 days before the event: US$1000 admin fee
Within 30 days of the event: US$1500 admin fee