RANAU, Oct 18 — Prize money for the Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon could be increased in future editions to attract more elite international runners to the prestigious mountain-running competition.
Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the proposal was being considered as the event is now part of the Merrell Skyrunner World Series, which brings together some of the world’s best runners.
He said offering more attractive prize money could serve as an incentive for international runners to continue making the Mount Kinabalu Climbathon one of their preferred competitions.
“I think the time has come for us to offer more attractive prize money to draw more participants, especially from the international circuit,” he told reporters after flagging off participants in the 33rd Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon at Kinabalu Park here today.
