It's our great pleasure to announce that the Shan Highlands Trail 2020 will be held on the 1st March 2020.

This lovely, but relatively unknown town is located approximately 60km north of Kalaw, in Southern Shan State. The first event was held in 2019 when 80 runners completed the course and was deemed a great success.

Working with local partners and the local community, Myanmar Trail Run has now arranged for the second edition of the Shan Highlands Trail Run. Set over approximately 23.3km with an elevation of around 560m, this adventurous and hilly trail takes runners through the incredible natural environment, mixing adventure with local culture. With something for every runner, we believe this amazing trail has the potential to attract many runners from all over the world.

Whether you are an aspiring trail-runner or a seasoned racer looking for new challenges, unparalleled experiences are offered in this new running event.

But the run isn’t just about running! One of the main reasons that the trail has been set in Ywa Ngan is to promote and support the local village economy through community-based tourism. Like many small villages in Myanmar, this community struggles at many levels, health, education and employment, to name but a few.

Shan Highlands Trail Run – March 1st 2020

With limited accommodation and limited runners allowed on the trail, register early to avoid disappointment.

Walkers' route map for Google Earth