*TNF* MALAYSIA MOUNTAIN TRAIL FESTIVAL

Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival (MMTF) is co-organized by Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perak, MMTF Consultant and Larut Matang Hash House Harriers and Harriets. It will be held between 13th December 2019 – 15th December 2019 at Spritzer Eco Park, Taiping, Perak, West Malaysia.

Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival 2019 (V.2.0) will take runners through 10KM, 25KM, 50KM and 84KM of pristine trails in Taiping with elevation gain of 400m, 1200m, 2500m and 4300m (+)(-) respectively. The race will give every runner a chance of a lifetime to experience different trails around the iconic Maxwell Hill.

The 10KM race is the new “Freshman Run” which we trust will better cater for the beginners.

The 25KM race is an upgraded course from the MMTF 2018 “15KM Freshman Run” and is the new “Ball Breaker Run”.

Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival 2019 (V.2.0) will have 2 versions of Ultra Challenge namely the 50KM and the 84KM. The 50KM race is the upgraded course from MMTF 2018 “36KM Ball Breaker Run” and the 84KM race is the upgraded course from MMTF 2018 “70KM Ultra Challenge”.

The 25KM, 50KM and 84KM race courses will be sent to International Trail Running Association (ITRA) to be evaluated and certified, before we make an application to have them included into the list of qualifying races for UTMB.

Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival 2019 (V.2.0) has been included into Asia Trail Master (ATM) 2019 Championship. Besides having the best in the region to compete against one another in the ATM’s “Season Finale”, we trust this latest development will help to enhance the standard of “ultra-trail” running to another level here in Malaysia. A piece of good news for ATM Championship chasers, you will also gain ATM’s 50 bonus points if you complete the 84KM race. Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival 2019 (V.2.0) is also part of Malaysia Ultra League (MUL) 2019 season.

Unlike 2018 where every runner is feasted to a food and music after-party, we will be holding a “Welcoming Party” before everyone gets down to business for the last time in 2019. We hope to bring everyone together during the welcoming party. Besides a wide spread of local food, we will also be holding some activities during the welcoming party. For instance, there will be live interviews with participating elites from the countries around the world, which we trust will be a great sharing moment for everyone.

Part of the existence of Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival is to give back to the society. In 2018, we have allocated some of the proceeds from our profits to sponsor “Kids Coloring Competition” and stationeries to less fortunate students in Taiping. We have also sponsored a musical group consisting of students who are saving to gain entry into music school, and also Hua Lian High School via their school lion dance’s drum team. Part of the registration fees from 2018 was contributed to Bukit Larut/ Maxwell Hill Management for maintaining and upgrading our Bukit Larut/ Maxwell Hill.

Race Schedule

13th December 2019

Race Expo Opens from 10:00am

Race Pack Collection 10:00am – 7:00pm

Race Briefing 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Welcome Party 6:00pm – 9:00pm

14th December 2019

84KM Flag-off 6:00am

50KM Flag-off 7:00am

25KM Flag-off 8:00am

Race Expo Opens from 10:00am

15th December 2019

10KM Flag-off 7:00am

Prize Giving 10:00 am

Documents Required for REPC

Confirmation slip

Note: We encourage a paperless environment. Hence, a confirmation slip displayed through mobile/smartphone at the REPC counter will suffice.

Photocopy of National Registration Identity Card (Malaysian) or Passport together with confirmation slip must be produced during REPC.

Please note that race entry packs will not be issued on event day unless the organizer are informed in advance. This is to ensure that there is no disruption to the preparation of the race.

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.

For runners who are not able to collect their race pack during REPC as mentioned above kindly inform us in advance and please ensure that you collect your race pack 3 hours before the start of your race.

All race pack collection counters will cease operation 90 mins before the start of the respective race.

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 from PACIFIC INSURANCE.

Class of Insurance: Personal Accident Insurance

Period of Insurance: 13th December 2019 – 15th December 2019

INSURANCE COVERAGE:

Accidental Death: RM5,000.00 or Personal Disability: RM5,000.00

Medical Expenses: RM200.00

Travel & Accommodation

Travel :-

Spritzer Eco Park is situated 4KM from Taiping town.

One can travel to Taiping, Perak by car, taxi, bus or train from Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Ipoh.

Kuala Lumpur –> Taiping

Take a train/ ETS from KL Sentral to Taiping (3.5hrs), or

Take a bus from KLIA 1 or KLIA 2 (4.5-5hours), or

Take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS)(4-4.5hrs), or

Take a bus from Puduraya Bus Terminal (4-4.5hrs), or

Taxi (3-3.5hrs), or

Car (3-3.5hrs)

Penang –> Taiping

Take a train/ ETS from Butterworth to Taiping (50-60mins), or

Take a bus from Butterworth (75-90mins), or

Taxi (75-90mins), or

Car (75-90mins)

(For those who require transport/ travel services from Penang International Airport to Taiping, kindly contact Ben (+60173951164) or Rizal (+60184729872) or email lifestylegatewaytravel@gmail.com. Kindly note that though they are recommended by the organizer, all arrangements made is between you and them. Please contact the organizer should you encounter any issues with them.)

Ipoh –> Taiping

Take a train/ ETS from Ipoh to Taiping (50-60 mins), or

Take a bus from Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station (75-90mins), or

Taxi (75-90mins), or

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 travelling 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 :-

- Novotel Hotel (Contact Person Raymond Chua +6017268 6898)

- Panorama Hotel (Contact Person Daniel +6012501 2108)

- Perdana Hotel (Contact Person Puan Dini +6016966 1420)

We will provide shuttle buses to ferry runners to race venue and the above mentioned official hotel. As there might be congestion, we strongly advise that you arrange your own transport to the race venue if time does not favor you and if you do not have the patience.

Rules & Regulations

1. All participants must register online by providing their name, NRIC/Passport number, gender, contact number, email address, and emergency contact details.

Upon successful registration, each participant will receive a confirmation slip via email. The confirmation slip serves as the only valid evidence of registration. All participants are required to present their respective confirmation slips and, or identity card and; or passport during Race Entry Pack Collection Day.

2. The Event is open to participants who are 18 years of age and above. Age is calculated based on 14th December 2019.

3. Participants must place their race bibs facing forward, prominently as high as possible on the front of your Running Tee. Do not place your race bib on the side of your hips, on your back or tucked away in your jacket. Runners found without their race bib numbers may be penalized or disqualified. Please ensure that the race bib number is visible.

4. 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.

5. No pets or animals allowed on the course.

6. A runner is not allowed to be supported by any 3rd Party or participant to the race, other than at the Checkpoints/ Water Stations provided by the organizer along the course.

7. If you withdraw from the race, you must report to the nearest checkpoint. This will ensure that you will be safety removed from the race course and transported back to the race venue.

8. If you need First Aid assistance on the course, you must contact the emergency number which will be provided to you during the Race Briefing on 13th December 2019.

9. You must carry your own mandatory gear at all times during the race. Random gear checks will be conducted during the race. Runners without mandatory items will not be able to proceed, until they arrange for the missing items to be replaced.

10. You must obey the instructions given by checkpoint officials, or course “Trail Masters” and withdraw from the race if you miss any cutoff time at checkpoint or on the course.

11. Littering is prohibited. Kindly dispose all litter at the nearest checkpoint.

12. Do not leave any human faeces on the track. If you need to poo, use a toilet, a wag bag or get off track and “Leave No Trace”.

13. You must obey any information signs and markers along the race course.

14. Leave the gates as you find them. If closed, you may open the gate to pass through but please ensure that you close them back after you pass.

The organizer reserves the right to discourage and/or penalize behavior that is considered unsporting.

In case of any queries and full details for the event, you can check our website (www.mmtf.my)