Ijen Trail Running

Registration & Entry List

Join the Blue Fire Trails

Ijen Trail Running has been held annually since 2015 across the volcanic trails of Kawah Ijen, Gunung Merapi and Gunung Raung in Bondowoso, Indonesia. Choose the distance that matches your preparation and register below.

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Turquoise crater lake inside a volcanic caldera with pale steam drifting upward and bare dark branches framing the foreground under a soft overcast sky
The volcanic landscape of the Ijen crater area.
The Race

Trail Distances

Four trail distances are offered, from a shorter run to the full crossing of the crater rim.

Trail Distance Notes
Blue Fire Trails 105 KM Night run to the crater, where the blue flames from sulfur mining are visible.
Kawu Trails 75 KM Long route across the Ijen, Merapi and Raung landscapes.
Blau Trails 46 KM Mid-distance option over the same volcanic terrain.
Blawan Trails 19 KM Shortest distance on the Ijen trail network.

Course details and maps for every distance are published on the race information page.

Entry List

The entry list shows runners registered for each trail distance. Registration details and the schedule for registration deadlines and race dates are kept together with the entry list, so check both before travelling to Bondowoso.

  • Confirm the trail distance you registered for.
  • Check your name appears in the entry list before the start date.
  • Review the schedule for registration deadlines and race dates.
Open Entry List Race Information

Registration for Ijen Trail Running opens here, where runners sign up for one of four trail distances offered across the volcanic landscape of Kawah Ijen, Gunung Merapi, and Gunung Raung in Bondowoso, Indonesia. The event has been held annually since 2015 and is known for night runs toward the crater, where sulfur miners work by the light of blue flames that give the Blue Fire Trails their name. Each distance is designed to match a different level of preparation, so read the trail notes carefully before choosing, then submit your entry through the form on this page and review the entry list to confirm your place.

Before You Register

  • Read the race regulations and the race map for your chosen trail.
  • Plan transport to Bondowoso and local accommodation in advance.
  • Bring suitable gear for volcanic night trails and cold crater conditions.

Questions about registration, entry lists or race logistics can be sent to the event team.

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Organizer

Ijen Trail Running is organized by PEMKAB BONDOWOSO, with a race committee and a community of volunteers supporting every edition.

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