Event Schedule

Note:

1. Schedule is subject to change when deemed necessary by the organizer.
2. Mandatory gears check will be conducted during REPC and at selected Aid Station.
3. Please follow the instructions of signages and event crews at all times.
4. No Vaccine No Race Rule
5. Welcoming dinner is only for runners.
6. No Race Bib No Race Rule
7. All drop bags must be retrieved with RUNNER’S BIB at the respective drop bag counters by 02:00pm (5 November 2023) either by runners themselves or a representative. Any drop bag not collected after 02:00pm may be disposed of. The organizer will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any item in the drop bag.

Start/ Finish

• The start and finish of the race is at Esplanade, Taiping, Perak, except for VK which will be held at Kaki Bukit Larut.

• Please go to Travel section for information on getting to Taiping/ Esplanade.

Route Map and Aid Station (AS) Timeline

Will be updated soon
 

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

Event Categories

Cut Off Time (COT)

• Vertical Kilometer (VK) 2.5 Hours/ 13KM – COT 4 Hours/ 25KM – COT 9 Hours/ 50KM – COT 17 Hours/ 100KM and 100KM DUO  – COT 32 Hours.
• The event will be flagged-off in accordance with the following start times:
  • Vertical KM – 08:00am/ 3 November 2023 (End Time : 10:30am 3 November 2023)
  • 100KM and 100KM DUO – 03:00am/ 4 November 2023 (End Time : 11:00am 5 November 2023)
  • 50KM – 10:00am/ 4 November 2023 (End Time : 03:00am 5 November 2023)
  • 25KM – 03:00pm/ 4 November 2023 (End Time : 12.00am 5 November 2023)
  • 13KM – 07.00am/ 5 November 2023 (End Time : 11.00am 5 November 2023)

Event Fees

*Note: 2022 deferred runners will be auto-populated into the 2023 participants’ list. No further action is required. 

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.
3. The organizer has ZERO tolerance towards runners who fail Mandatory Gear checks.  

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

For Refunds & Transfers T&C, please click here

Runner's Entitlements

1. 100KM/ 100KM DUO ULTRA-TRAIL® CHALLENGE/ 50KM ULTRA CHALLENGE/ 25KM BALL-BREAKER CHALLENGE
   • Race Bib
   • Timing Chip
   • Event Tee
   • Finisher Tee
   • Finisher Medal
   • E-Cert
   • Refreshment and Food on the course/ Finish Line
   • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance (For every VK Combo Registrant, there will only be 1 Event Tee)
2. 13KM FRESHMEN CHALLENGE
   • Race Bib
   • Timing Chip
   • Event Tee
   • Finisher Medal
   • E-Cert
   • Refreshment and Food on the course/ Finish Line
   • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance (For every VK Combo Registrant, there will only be 1 Event Tee)
3. Vertical Kilometer (VK)
   • Race Bib
   • Timing Chip
   • Event Tee
   • Finisher Tee
   • Finisher Medal
   • E-Cert
   • Light Refreshment at Finish Line (CP Angkasa)
   • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance (For every VK Combo Registrant, there will only be 1 Event Tee)

Finisher Medals

1. Finisher medals will only be awarded to runners, upon completion of race within cut off time.
2. Registered participants who do not turn up in person on Race Day will be disqualified and will not be entitled to a finisher medal.

Event T-Shirt

1. All participants will receive an event tee.
2. 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.
3. For every VK Combo Registrant, there will only be 1 Event Tee.
4. Event T-Shirt design is in progress.

Finisher T-Shirt

1. Finisher T-shirt will only be awarded to 100KM, 50KM, 25KM and VK runners, who completed their race within cut off time.
2. 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.
3. Finisher T-Shirt design is in progress.

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 authorized by the organizer. This is to ensure that should there be any incidents, the right person is contacted and the right treatment to be administered in some cases.

Race Entry Pack Collection ("REPC")

• Date: Thursday 2 November 2023 – Sunday 5 November 2023

• Venue: Esplanade, Taiping, Perak

• Time: Please refer to Event Schedule for detailed timing

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 a confirmation slip for verification during REPC.
3. Please note that race entry packs will not be issued on event day unless the organizer is informed in advance. This is to ensure that there is no disruption to the preparation of the race.
4. 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.
5. 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.
   • Download Indemnity and Release form

Insurance Coverage

All runners are covered by Personal Accident Insurance 

• Class of Insurance: Personal Accident Insurance
• Period of Insurance: 3 – 5 November 2023
• INSURANCE COVERAGE:
  • Accidental Death : RM5,000.00 or Personal Disability : RM5,000.00
  • Medical Expenses : RM200.00

Travel

Esplanade is situated in the heart of Taiping town adjacent to 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 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 +6016966 1420)

Organiser Name: MMTF Consultant

Organiser Contact:

• Whatsapp only: +6013-9766697
• Email: [email protected]