KIULU: More than 400 extreme adventure enthusiasts put their physical fitness to the test at the 2nd Kiulu Adventure Challenge (KAC) here.
The annual adventure race saw participants running, cycling and water rafting to reach the finishing line.
The race started at 6am and ended at about noon. It was held at the Riverbug Kiulu Adventure Centre in Kampung Rangalau Lama, near here.
Tourists and visitors alike flocked to the village to witness the event, and experience the many activities lined up in the programme.
Among them were traditional Sabahan competitions like blowpipe and slingshot, as well as ziplining and Tagal fish feeding.
Kiulu Adventure Challenge is an extreme sporting race event listed in the Sabah tourism calendar.
It is organised by Kiulu Tourism Association in collaboration with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) and the local community.
STB chairman and Kiulu assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said events such as the adventure race are potential tourism products, as they are able to attract local and international athletes and tourists alike.
"Sabah is known for its nature and adventure destinations. By introducing Kiulu as a venue for extreme adventure activities, it will help lift the socio-economic status of the people," he said.