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Kinabalu’s downhill lead changes
June Villarroel and Alex Oberbacher each caught the leader after the summit to win the 24.5K Mount Kinabalu Climbathon in 4:09:14 and 3:20:54.
Race
Mount Kinabalu Climbathon
Trail race
Mount Kinabalu Climbathon is a mountain ascent-and-descent race. The 2026 series report describes a 24.5-kilometer course from Kinabalu Park Headquarters to 4,095-meter Low’s Peak and back down the same mountain.
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24.5K women’s winner: 4:09:14
June Villarroel
June Villarroel — 24.5K women’s winner: 4:09:14 at Mount Kinabalu Climbathon. Reported October 20, 2026.
Source24.5K men’s winner: 3:20:54
Alex Oberbacher
Alex Oberbacher — 24.5K men’s winner: 3:20:54 at Mount Kinabalu Climbathon. Reported October 20, 2026.
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