Presented to you by MMTF Consultant

Event Details

TAIPING ENDURANCE CHALLENGE 2023 will be held between 1st July 2023 to 2nd July 2023 at Dataran Kedamaian, Taman Tasik Taiping, Perak, West Malaysia.


TAIPING ENDURANCE CHALLENGE 2023 will see runners challenging themselves through 6 hours, 12 hours, and 18 hours run around the iconic Taman Tasik Taiping.

 

Why Taiping? Why Taman Tasik Taiping?

Taiping was awarded the third spot as “World’s Most Liveable City” behind Ljubljana and Vancouver at the Sustainable Top 100 Destination Awards at the International Tourismus-Börse (ITB) travel trade show in Berlin

 

The Taiping Lake Gardens (Malay: Taman Tasik Taiping) is the first public garden established during British rule in Malaysia. The garden is located near Bukit Larut and is equidistant to the Taiping town center and the Taiping Zoo. 

 

The Taiping Lake Gardens was originally a mining ground before it was established as a public garden in 1880.  The idea of a public garden was the brainchild of Colonel Robert Sandilands Frowd Walker. The garden was developed by Charles Compton Reade (1880–1933)

 

The 64 hectares (160 acres) site was the first public garden in Malaya, and was cherished for its beauty; it has been well-maintained since its opening. There are ten scenic lakes and ponds, which highlight the gardens. Along Residency Road, near the gardens, were golden rain trees planted along the pathway which will act as a canopy for runners.

 

Taiping Lake Gardens is also a big natural playground for a bunch of Malaysian animals like the endangered dusky leaf monkeys. We personally love these white-spectacled little monkeys: they have white fur on their mouth that make them look like real cuties. Look up in the trees and see if you can spot some. Be prepared to hear the calls of the wilds from the Zoo during the run.

 

Come discover the posh and beauty of Taiping Lake Garden whilst you challenge your inner limits. The race will take you across 5 bridges and 7 lakes/ ponds located around the Taiping Lake Garden. There are many activities that your supporters and family members can do too whilst you put yourself through the challenge. They can take a walk around the Taiping Lake Garden, visit the Taiping Zoo, visit the Stone Garden, explore the many bridges, ponds and lakes on foot or bicycle and take a paddle boat and float at the west lake. There is something for everyone indeed.
 

 

Registration

  • Open Now!
    until
  • 31 May 2023 (23:59:59)

 Event

  • 1 July 2023
    until
  • 2 July 2023
     

  Venue

  • Dataran Kedamaian, Taman Tasik Taiping, Perak, West Malaysia

 

Race Information

 

 

 

Event Schedule

 

Note:

  1. Schedule is subjected to change when deemed necessary by the organizer.
  2. Mandatory gears check will be conducted during REPC and randomly along the racecourse.
  3. Please follow the instructions from the event crew at the race village at all times.
  4. All drop bags must be retrieved with RUNNER’S BIB at the respective drop bag counters by 12:00pm (2nd July 2023 ) either by the runners themselves or a representative. Any drop bags not collected after 12:00pm will be disposed of. The organizer will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any item in the drop bag. 
  5. For FINISHER STATUS to be awarded, 6 Hours Runners have to complete 10 loops (33KM), 12 Hours Runners have to complete 20 loops (66KM) and 18 Hours Runners have to complete 30 loops (99KM).
     

 

Route and Checkpoints

The start and finish of the race is at Dataran Kedamaian, Taman Tasik Taiping, Perak. Please go to Travel section for information on getting to Taiping/ Esplanade.

 

Total Distance - 3.3 KM / Loop

Route Profile - 35% Asphalt 40% Concrete 25% Grass.
 

 

 

For information about the Supporting Crew for the event, please click here

Participation

Event Categories

 

 

 

Cut Off Time (COT)

The event will be flagged-off in accordance of the following start times:

  • 6 Hours – 03:00am/ 2nd July 2023 (End Time : 09:00am 2nd July 2023)
  • 12 Hours – 09:00pm/ 1st July 2023 (End Time : 09:00am 2nd July 2023)
  • 18 Hours – 03:00pm/ 1st July 2023 (End Time : 09:00am 2nd July 2023)

 

Event Fees

 

 

 

Mandatory Items

  1. Mandatory gear check will be conducted prior to Race Pack Collection and randomly during the race.
  2. Any runners who fail to adhere to the list below will incur a penalty, where time will be added to their finishing time based on the severity of the omission, and in some cases will give the organizer the right to penalize the said runner. Any decision made is at the organizer’s discretion and it will be final.
     

 

 

For Online Registration Rules & Regulations and T&C, please click here

For Refunds & Transfers T&C, please click here

Entitlements & Rewards

Runner's Entitlements

  1. Race Bib
  2. Timing Chip
  3. Event Tee
  4. Finisher Tee
  5. Finisher Medal
  6. E-Cert
  7. Refreshment and Food on the course/ Finish Line
  8. Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
     

Finisher Medals

  • Finisher medals will only be awarded to runners, upon completion of race with the stipulated distance.
  • Registered participants who do not turn up in person on Race Day will be disqualified and will not be entitled to a finisher medal.

 

Winner's Prizes

 

 

Event T-Shirt

  • All participants will receive an event tee.
  • Participants are advised to refer to the size chart and select their sizes carefully to avoid any sizing issues. No exchange will be allowed after confirmation of registration.

 

Finisher T-Shirt

  • Finisher T-shirt will only be awarded to 6 Hours Runners have to complete 10 loops (33KM), 12 Hours Runners have to complete 20 loops (66KM) and 18 Hours Runners have to complete 30 loops (99KM).
  • Participants are advised to refer to the size chart and select their sizes carefully to avoid any sizing issues. No exchange will be allowed after confirmation of registration.

 

 

Race Bib

  1. Bib design is in progress.
  2. Participants must wear their bib numbers at the front.
  3. Tampering with the race bib in any way (e.g. obscuring/removing sponsor’s identification) will result in your disqualification. The organizer shall immediately disqualify any participants if this rule is not strictly observed.
  4. Participants without Race Bibs on event day will not be allowed to start the race.
  5. Whosoever found to be running with another person’s race bib other than his/ her own will be subjected to disqualification, and possibly banned from the event for a period of time.
  6. The organizer is against the unlawful transfer of the bib. Any transfer must be made known and be authorized by the organizer. This is to ensure that should there be any incidents, the right person is contacted and the right treatment is administered in some cases.

 

Race Entry Pack Collection ("REPC")

  • Date:  Saturday 1st July 2023
  • Venue: Dataran Kedamaian, Taman Tasik Taiping, Perak
  • Time: 10:00am – 07:00pm

 

Documents Required for REPC

  1. Confirmation slip
    Note: We encourage a paperless environment. Hence, a confirmation slip displayed through mobile/smartphone at the REPC counter will suffice.
  2. Participant can also produce National Registration Identity Card (Malaysian) or Passport with confirmation slip for verification during REPC.
  3. Kindly note that the registered participant is required to collect his/ her own Race Entry Pack. You are not allowed to collect Race Entry Pack on behalf of other runners.
  4. INDEMNITY AND RELEASE FORM. PLEASE PRINT AND BRING A COPY OF THE INDEMNITY AND RELEASE FORM AS ATTACHED. FAILURE OF WHICH YOU WILL BE CHARGED RM2.00/COPY FOR PRINTING CHARGES.

 

Insurance Coverage

All runners are covered by Personal Accident Insurance

  • Class of Insurance: Personal Accident Insurance
  • Period of Insurance: 1 July 2023 – 2 July 2023
  • INSURANCE COVERAGE:
    • Accidental Death : RM5,000.00 or Personal Disability : RM5,000.00
    • Medical Expenses : RM200.00

 

Travel & Accommodation

Travel

Dataran Kedamaian is situated in the heart of Taman Tasik Taiping/ Taiping Lake Garden.

 

Kuala Lumpur ➡ Taiping

  1. Take a train/ ETS from KL Sentral to Taiping (3.5hrs), or
  2. Take a bus from KLIA 1 or KLIA 2 (4.5-5hours), or
  3. Take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS)(4-4.5hrs), or
  4. Take a bus from Puduraya Bus Terminal (4-4.5hrs), or
  5. Taxi (3-3.5hrs), or
  6. Car (3-3.5hrs)

 

Penang ➡ Taiping

  1. Take a train/ ETS from Butterworth to Taiping (50-60mins), or
  2. Take a bus from Butterworth (75-90mins), or
  3. Taxi (75-90mins), or
  4. Car (75-90mins)

 

Ipoh ➡ Taiping

  1. Take a train/ ETS from Ipoh to Taiping (50-60 mins), or
  2. Take a bus from Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station (75-90mins), or
  3. Taxi (75-90mins), or
  4. Car (75-90mins)

 

Hence, one can fly to either Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, or Penang, and decide their mode of connecting transport from there. Alternatively, one can also take a train or bus from any state in Peninsular Malaysia. If you are traveling from Singapore, there are direct buses from Singapore to Taiping, or from Johor Bahru to Taiping. If you are coming from the South of Thailand (between the border of Malaysia-Thailand), you may also take a direct bus after crossing the immigration counter or opt to take a bus to Butterworth and catch a connecting bus to Taiping.
You may alight both at Kamunting Bus Terminal or Simpang, and take a cab into Taiping Town which will cost you ~ RM10/ trip.

 

 

Accommodation

There are many hotels (budget or otherwise), motels, homestay and beds & café in Taiping Town.

You may alternatively stay at one of the official hotels provided by the organizer as mentioned here in below :-

  • Perdana Hotel (Contact Person Puan Dini +60169661420)
     

About Organiser

Organiser Name: MMTF Consultant

Organiser Contact:

Terms & Conditions

You can find the general terms and conditions of the event and the rewards here: Terms and Conditions