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Perlis Ultra Marathon (PUTRA) 2.0

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Perlis Ultra Marathon (PUTRA) 2.0

27 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023

Taman Negeri Wang Kelian, Negeri Perlis

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Print Confirmation Slip

List of Participants

Race Kit Collection



Date and Time
Friday, 27 October 2023, 3.00 p.m. - 9.45 p.m.

Venue
Chinese Hall, Hotel Putra Regency, Kangar, Perlis

What you need to bring? What if you can't collect the Race Kit by yourself? (Only for 2.5 km, 11 km & 27 km)
You may appoint a representative to collect your Race Kit on your behalf. The representative must present the following: For any out-of-state competitors arriving later and unable to make the registration within the stipulated time, we offer two options:
  • Participant can pick up at MEPRINTZ office after the race.
  • Race pack will be sent via courier service after the event.
Important Notes
  • Strictly no changes in event tee size will be allowed.
  • No late collection will be entertained including before flag-off on the day of the event.
  • Participants of 50 km & 75 km are required to collect their individual race pack in person. Representative is NOT ALLOWED.
  • Race Kit not collected after the last collection date will be deemed as unwanted and the Organiser may dispose or re-distribute them accordingly.
  • The participant for 27 km, 50 km and 75 km must bring the mandatory items as listed under 'Mandatory Items' section.

Runner's Guide Book

Download here

Checkpoints

Download here

GPX Files

Download here for 75km
Download here for 50km
Download here for 27km
Download here for 11km


Distance Details









Mandatory Items



Event Schedule







Perlis Ultra Marathon (PUTRA) 2.0 is the continuity of first edition of PUTRA which was held in 2019. This year edition offers 4 categories which are 75 km, 50 km, 27 km, 11 km and 2.5 km Fun Walk and Plogging.

The uniqueness and differences of the PUTRA 2.0 in addition to involving almost all the routes in the tourist attractions of Perlis is that it involves the route of traditional villages, paddy fields, along with limestone caves and forest reserves which are interesting and different from other events. Participants will also be served with popular Perlis foods and traditional music performance after the run.

The start/finish line is located at Taman Negeri Wang Kelian which is the first ever state park in Malaysia. In addition, the distance between Taman Negeri Wang Kelian and the border of Thailand is only 1km.

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More information:
+6019-474 0729 (Ku Hasrin)

Race Category

Distance Category Age Group
75 km Men's Open 18-39 years old
Men's Senior 40-49 years old
Men's Superb Senior 50 years old & above
Women's Open 18-39 years old
Women's Senior 40-49 years old
Women's Superb Senior 50 years old & above
50 km Men's Open 18-39 years old
Men's Senior 40-49 years old
Men's Superb Senior 50 years old & above
Women's Open 18-39 years old
Women's Senior 40-49 years old
Women's Superb Senior 50 years old & above
27 km Men's Open 18-39 years old
Men's Senior 40-49 years old
Men's Superb Senior 50 years old & above
Women's Open 18-39 years old
Women's Senior 40-49 years old
Women's Superb Senior 50 years old & above
11 km Open Fun run 10 years old & above
2.5 km Fun walk and Plogging 5 years old & above

Elevation Chart









Registration Fee

Category Super Early Bird
(2/4/2023 – 22/5/2023)		 Early Bird
(23/5/2023 – 7/7/2023)		 Normal Entry
(8/7/2023 – 31/8/2023)		 Late Entry
(1/9/2023 – 12/9/2023)
2.5 km Fun Walk & Plogging RM30.00 RM30.00 RM30.00 RM40.00
11 km Fun Run RM65.00 RM85.00 RM95.00 RM120.00
27 km RM95.00 RM125.00 RM145.00 RM180.00
50 km RM155.00 RM195.00 RM225.00 RM270.00
75 km RM195.00 RM245.00 RM285.00 RM340.00

Manual Registration

MEPRINTZ
No. 15, Tingkat Bawah
Jalan Sena Indah, Taman Sena Indah
01000 Kangar, Perlis
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ka8QhPfKzVRW5pCH7

Runner's Entitlement

Item 75 km 50 km 27 km 11 km 2.5 km
Event t-shirt
Finisher t-shirt
Finisher medal
Winner plaque (1st - 10th)
Winner cash reward (1st - 3rd)
Food and refreshment
Insurance
Bib number
Timing chip
E-certificate
Result
Goodies bag

Event T-shirt



Finisher T-shirt






Time (Flag Off)

75 km: Saturday 28 Oct 2023, 1.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
50 km: Saturday 28 Oct 2023, 3.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
27 km: Saturday 28 Oct 2023, 7.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
11 km: Saturday 28 Oct 2023, 7.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m.
2.5 km: Saturday 28 Oct 2023, 8.15 a.m. - 9.45 a.m.

Maximum Race Time Permitted and Cut-off Times

75 km: 16 hours
50 km: 12 hours
27 km: 6 hours
11 km: 3 hours
2.5 km: 1 hour 30 minutes

Checkpoints/Water Stations

  1. Timing may be recorded at the checkpoints/water station points by the organizers.
  2. Only runners with bib number will have access to the water station.
  3. Drinking cups and utensils will not be provided. Rules states it is mandatory for runners to carry along their own cup and utensil during the race.
  4. The downloaded route map will contain accurate indications of the water station points.
  5. The organizers reserve the rights to carry out mandatory item checks at any of the checkpoints and other unspecified points along the route during the race.

Racecourse Markers

  1. The racecourse will be marked with reflective tapes and signs along the course and at major junctions.
  2. GPX files will be made available for download 14 days before race day.
  3. Runners must follow the directions given by the race organizer during the race briefing.

Runners Responsibilities

  1. Runners must complete the set course on foot by their own power and ability within the stipulated time.
  2. No pacers are allowed to run along with the runners for all categories.
  3. Personal assistance (support crew) along the running route and at the water stations are not allowed in all categories.
  4. Runners must understand the unique nature and requirements of competing in a long-distance trail/road running race. He/she must have undertaken the necessary training and physically and mentally able to compete in such an event.
  5. Runners will be responsible for his/her own safety by having the ability and skills to deal with problems that may be encountered during the race of this nature.
  6. Runners who accept any assistance and support from any person may be disqualified.
  7. In the event of a runner meeting another runner who is in health difficulty or injured, he/she must stop to help and inform the race organizer to seek for medical assistance. Failure to do so may result in penalties or disqualification being imposed to the runner or runners concerned.

Mandatory Items

  1. By entering the race, each runner undertakes to takes with their all mandatory item as listed below through the race category.
  2. Failure to bring mandatory item the result will disqualification.
  3. Gear check will be carried out on all runner before the race starts, and spot check may be carried out along the route during the race and the finish time.
Item 2.5 km 11 km 27 km 50 km 75 km
Personal cup
Mobile phone RC
Spoon and bowl
Hydration system (1000 ml) RC
Safety vest RC
Blinking light
Buff/Cap RC RC RC RC
Headlamp
Basic first aid RC RC
Smartwatch RC RC RC RC
Energy food/gel RC RC RC
Whistle RC RC RC
Sun UV block RC RC RC RC
Note:
Mandatory
RC Recommended
Not mandatory

Safety and Medical Assistance

  1. In order to ensure race safety, race organizer will prepare and arrange for rescue and medical assistant during the race. However, participant must understand that the risk of injuries or accident associated with Ultra running. Runners are participating in this race with their own risk.
  2. Medical aid will be available at a few designated water station or checkpoint.
  3. The official race medical assistant are authorized to withdraw any runner deemed unfit to continue the competition. The runner bib will be removed as a part of the DNF (Did Not Finish) procedures.
  4. In case of emergency, if you are unable to reach the race headquarters, you can also call the public emergency number "999" directly for assistant.
  5. The race organizer reserve the right to implement any additional measures at any time to enhance and protect the race and the runner safety before the race and during the race.

Ranking and Prizes

  1. The winner of each category will be the runner that takes the shortest time (Gun Time) to reach the finish point.
  2. To be awarded, runner must complete the overall race within the final cut-off time, using only the designated routes, without any regulation infringement and fulfil the mandatory items requirement.

Prize

Distance Position Men's Open Men's Senior Men's Superb Senior Women's Open Women's Senior Women's Superb Senior
75 km 1st Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque
2nd Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque
3rd Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque
4th - 10th Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque
50 km 1st Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque
2nd Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque
3rd Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque
4th - 10th Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque
27 km 1st Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque
2nd Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque
3rd Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque Cash + Plaque
4th - 10th Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque
2.5 km & Plogging 1st - 5th Cash

Prohibited Actions

  1. Not carrying the mandatory items during the race.
  2. Taking shortcuts and/or running off the track.
  3. Throwing garbage along the running route.
  4. Cheating (using other means of transportation or substitute runners and other unlawful actions).
  5. Not abiding by the rules and regulations and official instructions given by the race organizerand their officially appointed staff and crews.
  6. Not wearing the race bib at all times during the race.
  7. Doping and the use of prohibited drugs.

Any rules infringement may incur time penalties or disqualification. Any such penalties are at the organizer's discretion and are final.

DNF (Did Not Finish) Procedures

  1. Runners may DNF voluntarily or by missing the stipulated cut-off times at various checkpoints along the race course. (If any)
  2. Runners who decide to pull out voluntarily must proceed to the nearest checkpoint, inform and register with the race marshal and their bib will be marked to indicate their DNF status.
  3. Runners who fail to arrive at the checkpoints within the stipulated cut-off times (if any) will not be allowed to continue running in the race. His/her bib will be specially marked, and a DNF Form will need to be signed.
  4. Runners who fail to notify the organizers immediately of their voluntary DNF, thereby setting in motion a search and rescue operations by the rescue staff, will be liable to pay for any costs incurred.
  5. Runners who have DNF status from the race are not allowed to continue their run. If they insist on continuing running, they are NO LONGER in this event, and will be running entirely on their own accord and at their own risk.
  6. The DNF runners should rest at a bright, safe place with sufficient phone coverage while waiting for a non-scheduled assistance to assist them back to event village.
  7. If a runner is unable to move on their own, please contact the emergency number ‘999’ or the race headquarters to seek for assistance.

Image Rights

Each participant expressly foregoes his/her image rights for the photos taken for the duration of the race, and undertakes not to take any action against the organizers and their authorized partners for the use of his/her image.

Route, Deadlines Changes and Race Cancellation

  1. The organizers reserve the right with rightful responsibility to:
    • Postpone the race date or
    • Provide refund option or
    • Schedule a new date with automatic entry slot transfer.
  2. In the event of poor weather conditions and/or for safety reasons, the organizers reserve the rights without prior notice to suspend the race or to make changes to the cut-off times.
  3. In the event of adverse weather conditions, the starting time may be postponed for 5 hours at most, after which time the race will be cancelled.
  4. Where necessary, the organizers reserve the right to make changes to or eliminate certain stretches of the route.

Additional Rules

  1. The organizer reserves the right to limit, accept or reject any entries without prior notice and reasons.
  2. The organizer reserves the right to close entries before the deadline without any notice or when the participants quota reaches its limit.
  3. Successful participants MUST collect their Race Kit (Bib & T-shirt) in person or via an authorized person by presenting the copy of Official Receipt or identity card or passport at a date and time given for REPC. The date and time will be announced soon.
  4. Those who are found running with an unauthorized race number/bib will be disqualified, and the entry fees is not refundable.
  5. The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any person who gives incorrect personal data/details on the entry form, or who is suspected of having taken illegal substances. Entry fees will not be refunded.
  6. Participants who do not start according to the run time assigned to them by the Organizer are not entitled to the race results.
  7. The Organizer's decision in any matter related to the event shall be binding and final. Any request for appeals and reviews are not allowed.
  8. The organizer and its representatives shall not be held responsible for injury, death, damage, loss, delay, expense incurred or inconveniences caused before, during or after the run.
  9. Should the event be cancelled or postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of the organizer (including heavy rain, natural disaster, national security interest, etc.), no refund of the entry fee will be made and the organizer shall have no further responsibility and/or liability thereafter.
  10. The organizer reserves the right to disallow/disqualify any person who is known or suspected to be physically unfit to participate in the event. The organizer may perform drug test on any of the participants. The title shall be revoked if the winners fail to satisfy the drug test.

Organiser

MEP Ventures Sdn Bhd

Co-organiser

Pejabat Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, Negeri Perlis & Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perlis