MALAYSIA MOUNTAIN TRAIL FESTIVAL

Official Website: http://www.mmtf.my/

Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival 2018 is organized by Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perak and Larut
Matang Hash House Harriers and Harriets. It will be held between 30 th November – 02nd December
2018 at Spritzer Eco Park, Taiping, Perak, West Malaysia.

The 1st edition will take runners through 15/ 36/ 70KM of pristine trails around Taiping, with elevation
gain of 1000m, 2000m and 4000m (+)(-) respectively. The race will give every runner a chance of a
lifetime to experience different trails around the iconic Maxwell Hill.

The 15KM Freshman Run is catered for the beginners. The 36KM race will replicate “THE BALL
BREAKER RUN” which needs no introduction to hashers around the globe. The 70KM race will be an
ultra challenge taking runners through 4 different routes going up and down Maxwell Hill.

The 15KM, 36KM and 70KM race have been certified by ITRA and are now qualifying races for UTMB
with ITRA 1 point, ITRA 2 points and ITRA 4 points respectively.

Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival 2018 have been included into Malaysia Ultra League (MUL) 2018
season and have been accorded the “2019 Asia Trail Master Candidate Race” status.

To incorporate the hashing culture into the event, every runner will be feasted to a food and music after-
party. This is to bring the trail running community together albeit hashers, non-hashers, beginners, ultra
and non-ultra trail runners.

In giving back to the society, 20% of the profits from the race will be donated to 2 charity organizations
to be announced on a later date. Besides that, part of the registration fees (RM5) will also be allocated
to Bukit Larut/ Maxwell Hill Management for maintaining and upgrading our Bukit Larut/ Maxwell Hill.
 Race Information

Details
Date 30th November 2018, Friday (Race Kit Collection/REPC / 10.00am-07.30pm)
30th November 2018, Friday (Race Briefing / 05.00pm-06.00pm)
30th November – 01st December 2018 (Event Expo / 10.00am Opens)
01st December 2018 (Dinner, Prize Giving and After-Party/ 07.00pm-01.00am)
Start Time 70KM Ultra Challenge (30th November 2018/ 09.00pm)
36KM Ball Breaker (01st December 2018/ 05.00am)
15KM Freshman Run (01st December 2018/ 07.00am)
Venue Spritzer Eco Park, Taiping, Perak
Distance 70KM Ultra Trail (80% Trail 20% Road) (Temp. 10-32°C)
36KM Ball Breaker (85% Trail 15% Road) (Temp. 10-32°C)
15KM Freshman Run (90% Trail 10% Road) (Temp. 24-32°C)
Event Page https://www.facebook.com/malaysiamountaintrailfestival/
Website http://www.mmtf.my/
Email malaysiaultratrailfestival@hotmail.com
Online Registration/Rules & Regulations

1. All participants must register online by providing their name, NRIC/Passport number, gender,
contact number, email address, and emergency contact details.
2. 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.
3. The Event is open to participants who are 18 years of age and above. Age is calculated based
on 30th November 2018.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. No pets or animals allowed on the course.
7. 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.
8. If you withdraw from the race, you must report to the closest checkpoint. This will ensure that
you will be safety remove from the race course and transported back to the race venue.
9. 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 30th November 2018.
10. 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.
11. You must obey the instructions given by checkpoint officials, or course “Trail Masters” and
withdraw from the race if you miss any cut-off time at checkpoint or on the course.
12. Littering is prohibited. Kindly dispose all litter at the nearest checkpoint.
13. 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”.
14. You must obey any information signs and markers along the race course.
15. 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.
16. The organizer reserves the right to discourage and/or penalize behavior that is considered
unsporting.
Categories

A – 70km Men Open (18 years – 39 years)

B – 70km Women Open (18 years – 39 years)
C – 70km Men Veteran (40 years and above)
D – 70km Women Veteran (40 years and above)
E – 36km Men Open (18 years – 39 years)
F – 36km Women Open (18 years – 39 years)
G – 36km Men Veteran (40 years and above)
H – 36km Women Veteran (40 years and above)
I – 15KM Men Open (18 years – 39 years)
J – 15KM Women Open (18 years – 39 years)
K – 15KM Men Veteran (40 years and above)
L – 15KM Women Veteran (40 years and above)

Cut Off Time (COT)

• 15KM – COT 6 Hours/ 36KM – COT 14 Hours/ 70KM – COT 24 Hours.

• The event will be flagged-off in accordance with the following start times:
o 70KM – 09.00pm/ 30th November 2018 (End Time : 09:00pm 01st December 2018)
o 36KM – 05.00am/ 01st December 2018 (End Time : 07:00pm 01st December 2018)
o 15KM – 07.00am/ 01st December 2018 (End Time : 01:00pm 01st December 2018)
Runner’s Entitlements

A) 70KM
• Race Bib
• Timing Chip
• Event Tee
• Finisher Tee
• Finisher Medal
• E-Cert
• Admission to Event After-Party on 01st December 2018
• Refreshment and Food on the course
• Personal Insurance/ Public Liability Insurance
B) 36KM
• Race Bib
• Timing Chip
• Event Tee
• Finisher Tee
• Finisher Medal
• E-Cert
• Admission to Event After-Party on 01st December 2018
• Refreshment and Food on the course
• Personal Insurance/ Public Liability Insurance
C) 15KM
• Race Bib
• Timing Chip
• Event Tee
• Finisher Medal
• E-Cert
• Admission to Event After-Party on 01st December 2018
• Refreshment on the course
• Personal Insurance/ Public Liability Insurance
Finisher Medals

1. Finisher medals will only be awarded to runners, upon completion of race within cutoff 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 a micro-fibre sub-lamination 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.
Finisher T-Shirt

1. Finisher T-shirt will only be awarded to 70KM and 36KM runners, who completed their race
within cutoff 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.
Race Bib

1. Bib design is in progress

** Note 1: Participants must wear their bib numbers at the front.

** Note 2: 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.
** Note 3: Participants without Race Bibs on event day will not be allowed to start the race.
** Note 4: Whosoever found to be running with another person’s race bib other than his/ her own will
be subjected to disqualification, and possible banned from the event for a period of time.
** Note 5: The organizer is against the unlawful transfer of 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 to be administered in some cases.
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 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.

Items 15KM 30KM 70KM

Gloves Yes Yes
Headlamp Yes Yes
Extra Batteries For Headlamp Yes
Emergency/ Space Blankets Yes (x1) Yes (x2)
Reflective Safety Vest or Blinker Light Yes Yes
Waterproof/ Windproof Jacket Yes Yes
Mobile Phone (with contactable number provided Yes Yes Yes
to organizer during registration. Must be able to
call out)
Compass Yes Yes
Whistle Yes Yes
Basic First Aid Kit ** Yes Yes
Personal Drinking Cup Yes Yes Yes
Water Bottle/ Bladder 500ml 1.5 Litre 1.5 Litre
Ziplock Bag For Personal Rubbish Yes Yes
Energy Gel/ Bar (Energy Food Source) Yes Yes
Buff/ Cap Yes Yes

Recommended :
Bowl & Spoon
Raincoat
Anti-chafing cream / Vaseline
Spare Socks
Sunblock/ Sunscreen

** Basic First Aid Kit: For treating minor wounds and injuries. Should contain some antiseptic
swipes, gauze and compression / self-adhesive bandage.
Start/ Finish/ Checkpoints

The start and finish of the race is at Spritzer Eco Park, Taiping, Perak. Please go to Travel section for
information on getting to Taiping/ Spritzer Eco Park.

Support Crew

Support crews are not required for this race, as the respective checkpoints by the organizer are
adequate for runners to successfully complete the race.

If you have support crews, kindly ensure that they only support you at the respective checkpoints.
Support crews are not allowed on the course, as they could be a hazard to other runners or to
themselves. Anyone found to have breached this rule of law will be disqualified and evicted from the
course.

Organizer is not responsible for the safety of support crews. The registered runner is responsible for
the actions of his/ her support crews. Support crews must comply with all instructions from event
officials. The runner may be penalized or disqualified for actions or breaches of the rules by their
support crew.

Support crews must not eat the provided food at checkpoints. The food is for the competitors only.

Kindly check with organizer for admission of support crew into the event after-party, as only limited
number of tickets are available.

Route Map And Checkpoints

Please see MMTF Website

Refunds and Transfers

If you can no longer participate in the race, please refer to 'Refund Policy' and 'Entry Transfers' below
to check your available options.

REFUND POLICY

If you cannot find anyone to replace you and would prefer a refund of your entry fee we are able to
provide:

o Full refund less RM50.00 administration fee if you advise us by email any time before the
late entry fee date (Thursday 31st May 2018 11:59PM).

o 50% refund if you advise us by email between Friday 01st June 2018 and Thursday 07th
June 2018 11:59PM.

o No monetary refund if you advise us after Thursday 07th June 2018 11:59PM.

For refunds prior to 11:59PM Thursday 07th June 2018, please email with Subject – Refund/ Name/
Category to malaysiaultratrailfestival@hotmail.com

In the event that the event course is, in the opinion of the event organizer, unsafe (for example by
reason of heavy rain, high winds, bushfires, "acts of god"), organizer may, in their sole discretion,
attempts to re-route the course, find an alternative shortened course or cancel the event. Organizer
also reserves the right to cancel the event for any other reason which may include but is not limited to
terrorism and war. If the event is cancelled, re-routed or shortened, no refund or transfer to another
event will be made. Due to the scale of the event and travel & commitment involved by competitors, it
is not practical to re-schedule the event to any other weekend.

ENTRY TRANSFERS

TRANSFER OF ENTRY BEFORE Thursday 07th June 2018 (EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER)

You are able to transfer your entry online to an acquaintance up to Thursday 07th June 2018 11:59pm.
You need to find the person yourself to transfer your entry to. You need to sort out payment between
yourself and the person taking your entry. The person who is taking your entry will also need to pay a
RM50.00 transfer fee online to complete their new entry.

For EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER, kindly email with Subject – EARLY ONLINE ENTRY
TRANSFER / Name/ Category to malaysiaultratrailfestival@hotmail.com
TRANSFER OF ENTRY BETWEEN 08th June 2018 & 08th July 2018 (LATE ONLINE ENTRY
TRANSFER)

You are also able to transfer your entry online to an acquaintance between Thursday 07th June 2018
11:59pm and Sunday 08th July 2018 11.59pm. You need to find the person yourself to transfer your
entry to. You need to sort out payment between yourself and the person taking your entry. The person
who is taking your entry will also need to pay a RM100.00 transfer fee online to complete their new
entry.

For LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER, kindly email with Subject – LATE ONLINE ENTRY
TRANSFER / Name/ Category to malaysiaultratrailfestival@hotmail.com

TRANSFER AFTER 08th July 2018

If you find someone to transfer your entry after Sunday 08th July 2018 11.59PM, you do not need to
contact the organizer. Transfer must be done during REPC and will incur RM130.00 cash administration
fee. No transfers are permitted on Saturday 01st December 2018 morning of the event. The event t-
shirt and finisher t-shirt in this case will be based on the original registration before 08th July 2018 and
not during transfer after 08th July 2018.

ANY TRANSFER IN THIS CASE MUST BE TO THE PERSON FROM THE SAME CATEGORY.

The person taking your entry must bring the following to the 'Transfers' table during REPC (whenever
REPC is open):

• his/ her photo ID and a copy of your event email confirmation

• a signed letter stating you are transferring the entry to him/ her
• RM130.00 cash transfer fee
• a completed late entry transfer form which will be made available during REPC
• a signed copy of the Indemnity & Release Form
Race Entry Pack Collection (“REPC”)

Date: Friday 30th November 2018

Venue: Spritzer Eco Park, Taiping, Perak
Time: 10.00am – 07.30pm
.

Document 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. Photocopy of National Registration Identity Card (Malaysian) or Passport together with
confirmation slip must be produced during REPC.
3. 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..
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. For 15KM and 36KM 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 counter will cease operation 90
mins before the start of the respective race.
6. INDEMNITY AND RELEASE FORM. PLEASE PRINT AND BRING A COPY OF THE
INDEMNITY AND RELEASE FORM AS ATTACHED. FAILURE OF WHICH YOU WILL BE
CHARGE RM2.00/COPY FOR PRINTING CHARGES.
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

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)

(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

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 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 3 shuttle bus 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.

Insurance Coverage

** Note 1: All runners are covered by Personal Accident Insurance from PACIFIC INSURANCE.

Class of Insurance: Personal Accident Insurance

Period of Insurance: 1am 30th November 2018 – 1am 2nd December 2018

INSURANCE COVERAGE :
Accidental Death : RM5,000.00 or Personal Disability : RM5,000.00
Medical Expenses : RM200.00
Indemnity & Release Form

PLEASE PRINT THE BELOW INDEMNITY & RELEASE FORM AND BRING THEM ALONG WITH
YOU TO RACE KIT COLLECTION. SHOULD YOU FAIL TO DO SO, YOU WILL BE CHARGE
RM2.00/ COPY AT REPC.

Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival

Acknowledgement, Release and Indemnity

This is an important document which affects your legal rights and obligations. You must read it carefully
prior to entering the event. During online entry you must tick a box to confirm you have read and
understood this form. Please re-read this form in the few days or weeks prior to the event to make
yourself aware of the risks of participating. Only those participants doing a late entry transfer need to
print and sign this form and bring to event registration.

In consideration of Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival (the “Event Organizer” or “MMTF”) accepting my participation in any
of the Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival trail running event to be held in Taiping, Perak between 30th November – 02nd
December 2018 (the “Event”) I agree to this release of claims, waiver of liability and assumption of risk.

1. I have read and understood the relevant Competitor Briefing document and information relating to the Event.
2. The Event Organizer may, at their sole discretion, refuse entry or cancel an entry (with full refund) to any person for any
reason whatsoever.
3. I understand the demanding physical nature of the Event. I declare, as a condition of entry to the event, that I have
sufficiently trained for this Event and that I am not aware of any illness, injury or any other physical disability which may
cause me injury or death whilst participating in the Event.
4. In the event that I become aware of any medical condition or impairment, or am otherwise sick or injured prior to or during
the Event, I will withdraw from the Event.
5. I acknowledge that participating in the Event is a dangerous activity and that by such participation I am exposed to certain
risks. I acknowledge that the enjoyment of trail running is derived in part from the inherent risks and exertion beyond the
accepted safety of life at home or at work and that these inherent risks contribute to such enjoyment and is a reason for my
participation in the Event.
6. I acknowledge and understand that whilst participating in the Event:
 I may be injured, physically or mentally, or may die from various causes including, but not limited to over exertion,
dehydration, cardiac arrest, slips, trips or falls, accidents with other participants, spectators and road users, or accidents
caused by my own actions;
 My personal property may be lost or damaged;
 I may cause injury to other persons or damage their property;
 The conditions in which the Event is conducted may vary without warning;
 I may be in a remote or isolated location where access to medical support may be limited and take significant time to
reach me;
 There may be no or inadequate facilities for treatment or transport of me if I am injured;
 I assume the risk and responsibility for any injury, death or property damage resulting from my participation in the Event
7. I agree that if I am injured or require medical assistance, the Event Organizer may, at my cost, arrange medical treatment
and emergency evacuation as deemed necessary by the Event Organizer. I agree that I am responsible for my own medical
and ambulance insurance cover.
8. I agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Event Organizer, its officers, employees, agents,
volunteers, contractors, public bodies, landholders and sponsors, from and against any and all claims,
demands, right or cause of action, suits, expenses, costs and proceedings of any nature whatsoever which may be made
by me or on my behalf or by other parties for or in respect of or arising out of any injury, loss, damage or death caused to
me or my property as a result of my entry or participation in the Event whether by negligence, breach of contract or in any
way whatsoever.
9. I also agree that in the event I am injured or my property is damaged, I will bring no claim, legal or otherwise, against the
Event Organizer in respect to that injury or damage.
10. I understand that my medical history and personal information, collected as part of the entry process for the Event will
be made available to the event medical team and operations team. It will only be used to help staff look after me if I need
help and care. If I am evacuated from the event by Emergency Services, this personal information plus any new data entered
by event staff will be supplied to the Emergency Services staff to enable my continued care.
11. I agree to allow my name, results, photographs, videos, multimedia or film likeness to be used for any
legitimate purpose by MMTF, the sponsors, event partners, or assigns without payment or compensation.
12. I acknowledge that my image may be taken by an Event photographer and that Event photographer may contact me to
offer for sale images of me at the Event.
13. I agree to abide by the Event rules and the directions of all Event officials.
14. I acknowledge that the Event Organizer may change the advertised course without notice if the Event Organizer deems
this necessary. I also acknowledge that the Event Organizer may cancel the Event due to weather conditions, safety
considerations, terrorism or ‘acts of god’ and that in such circumstances my entry fee will be non-refundable.

First Name:………………………………………………..

Last Name:………………………………………………..

Bib #:………………………………………………..

Signed:………………………………………………

Date:…………………………………………………

Thank you for your co-operation.

Inquiry

1. +6016-5571250 - Mr. Ewegene Tan

2. malaysiaultratrailfestival@hotmail.com through email