Sekinchan, a small town on the west coast of Selangor Malaysia, is located 2 hours away from Kuala Lumpur city area. Despite the town’s size, it is well known for being one of the major rice producing areas of Malaysia, in the Sabak Bernam district.
Its name in Chinese, 适耕莊, pronounced as “Shi Geng Zhuang”, is translated directly from the English, but it couldn’t be more suitable as the 3 Chinese words also means "village suitable for plantation'. The apt description of the name, stating out it’s suitability for farming of rice, fruits and oil palm trees. The total farming land paddy and fruits is about 4,300 acres and it’s said to be the highest rice production per acre in Malaysia.
Expect yourself to be welcomed and mesmerized with the vast, irrigated and organized green paddy field on your right when you firstly arrive in Sekinchan. You can drive right beside the paddy fields or better still run next to it with Sekinchan Ultra. The area is well connected with roads accessing the town and the small village located in the center of the paddy fields. Throughout the scenic race course, you will find water path (aqueduct), little bridge, flora & fauna , birds and of course the paddy itself. A scenic greenery sight that you will easily unwind yourself into and definitely something you can’t get from your developed city area.
Sekinchan is also often visited by diners from Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur for its fresh seafood, for its double identity as a busy fishing village. You may still catch a glimpse of numerous fishing boats returning to the harbor in the early afternoon to unload their catch. Seafood dishes here are said not to be missed if you’re a foodie as its said to be much fresher and affordable than city area.
So, be a part of this interesting small town with the first-edition of Sekinchan Ultra with the categories of 10km, 50km and 100km this year , With a Cut Off Time of 3 hours, 9 hours, 17 hours respectively for each category, you'll get to take your time to complete the race and enjoy the beautiful sceneries that Sekinchan has to offer.
Don’t miss out to be part of this new race and come have memorable fun with your friends and family on the 30 November - 1 December 2019 !
We’re excited for you to be part of this and can’t wait to see you there!
Sekinchan Ultra is proudly brought to you by Malaysia Ultra Running™.
Its name in Chinese, 适耕莊, pronounced as “Shi Geng Zhuang”, is translated directly from the English, but it couldn’t be more suitable as the 3 Chinese words also means "village suitable for plantation'. The apt description of the name, stating out it’s suitability for farming of rice, fruits and oil palm trees. The total farming land paddy and fruits is about 4,300 acres and it’s said to be the highest rice production per acre in Malaysia.
Expect yourself to be welcomed and mesmerized with the vast, irrigated and organized green paddy field on your right when you firstly arrive in Sekinchan. You can drive right beside the paddy fields or better still run next to it with Sekinchan Ultra. The area is well connected with roads accessing the town and the small village located in the center of the paddy fields. Throughout the scenic race course, you will find water path (aqueduct), little bridge, flora & fauna , birds and of course the paddy itself. A scenic greenery sight that you will easily unwind yourself into and definitely something you can’t get from your developed city area.
Sekinchan is also often visited by diners from Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur for its fresh seafood, for its double identity as a busy fishing village. You may still catch a glimpse of numerous fishing boats returning to the harbor in the early afternoon to unload their catch. Seafood dishes here are said not to be missed if you’re a foodie as its said to be much fresher and affordable than city area.
So, be a part of this interesting small town with the first-edition of Sekinchan Ultra with the categories of 10km, 50km and 100km this year , With a Cut Off Time of 3 hours, 9 hours, 17 hours respectively for each category, you'll get to take your time to complete the race and enjoy the beautiful sceneries that Sekinchan has to offer.
Don’t miss out to be part of this new race and come have memorable fun with your friends and family on the 30 November - 1 December 2019 !
We’re excited for you to be part of this and can’t wait to see you there!
Sekinchan Ultra is proudly brought to you by Malaysia Ultra Running™.
RACE INFORMATION
Race date: 30 November 2019 - 01 December 2019
Race course: Road Running (Tarmac , Asphalt surface)
Starting/Finishing location: S.R.J.K. (C) Yoke Kuan, Sekinchan, Selangor (next to S.M.J.K Yoke Kuan)
Race course: Road Running (Tarmac , Asphalt surface)
Starting/Finishing location: S.R.J.K. (C) Yoke Kuan, Sekinchan, Selangor (next to S.M.J.K Yoke Kuan)
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RACE CATEGORIES
Distance |
Category |
Start Time |
Finishing Time |
Cut off Hour |
100km |
Men Open 39< |
5:00pm (30November 2019) |
10:00am (1 December 2019) |
17 Hour |
100km |
Men Senior 40> |
5:00pm (30 November 2019) |
10:00am (1 December 2019) |
17 Hour |
100km |
Women Open 39< |
5:00pm (30 November 2019) |
10:00am (1 December 2019) |
17 Hour |
100km |
Women Senior 40> |
5:00pm (30 November 2019) |
10:00am (1 December 2019) |
17 Hour |
50km |
Men Open 39< |
1:00am (1 December 2019) |
10:00am (1 December 2019) |
9 Hour |
50km |
Men Senior 40> |
1:00am (1 December 2019) |
10:00am (1 December 2019) |
9 Hour |
50km |
Women Open 39< |
1:00am (1 December 2019) |
10:00am (1 December 2019) |
9 Hour |
50km |
Women Senior 40> |
1:00am (1 December 2019) |
10:00am (1 December2019) |
9 Hour |
10km |
Men Open 39< |
7:00am (1 December 2019) |
10:00am (17 November 2019) |
3 Hour |
10km |
Men Senior 40> |
7:00am (1 December 2019) |
10:00am (1 December 2019) |
3 Hour |
10km |
Women Open 39< |
7:00am (1 December 2019) |
10:00am (1 December 2019) |
3 Hour |
10km |
Women Senior 40> |
7:00am (1 December 2019) |
10:00am (1 December 2019) |
3 Hour |
* Trophy recognition for Top 10 runners for the categories
RACE FEE
Categories |
Early Bird Fee Before - 30.06.2019 |
Normal Fee 01.07.2019 - 31.08.2019 |
Late Fee 01.09.2019 - 30.09.2019 |
100km |
RM280 |
RM330 |
RM380 |
50km |
RM180 |
RM230 |
RM280 |
10km |
RM70 |
RM80 |
RM90 |
** For Group Registration of 10pax and above for Sekinchan Ultra 2019, you are entitled to a 10% rebate of the total registration fees . If there is an error during your registration , kindly contact organizers via our email address: myultrarunning@gmail.com
RUNNER'S ENTITLEMENT
Entitlement |
100Km |
50Km |
10Km |
Bib |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Timing Chip |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
E-Certificate |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Event Tee |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Finisher Tee |
✔ |
✔ |
✖ |
Finisher Medal |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
Food and Refreshment |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
* Trophy recognition for Top 10 runners for the categories
/MANDATORY GEARS (FOR 100KM,50KM)
- Hydration bag/belt/bottle with min 500ml capacity
- Headlamp / Handheld torch
- Reflective vest
- Mobile phone
- All runners must carry all mandatory gears at all times. The organizers and volunteers have the right to perform random gear checks on any participants at any point of the race. Should a runner be found without the possession of a mandatory gear, he/she will not be allowed to continue on the course until a suitable replacement gear is found.
- Sports gels and nutrition, electrolyte tablets, salt sticks
- Medical kit (adhesive bandage, scissors)
- Deep cold spray or gel
- Sun block
- Sun cap
- Rain coat/jacket
- Emergency blanket
- Blinker
RACE KIT COLLECTION
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: S.R.J.K (C) Yoke Kuan, Sekinchan , Selangor
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Documents needed: Race confirmation slip or personal identification (IC / Passport)
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: S.R.J.K (C) Yoke Kuan, Sekinchan , Selangor
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Documents needed: Race confirmation slip or personal identification (IC / Passport)
HOW TO GET THERE?
If you're using WAZE or Google Maps, search for: S.J.K Yoke Kuan / S.J.K Yoke Kuan (next to S.M.J.K Yoke Kuan)
Coordinate : 3°30'36.4"N 101°06'14.6"E
Coordinate : 3°30'36.4"N 101°06'14.6"E
RACE PARTICIPANT / QUALIFICATION
The race is open to all men and women of all nationalities aged 18 years and above on race day.
Runners DO NOT need to complete any road race prior to joining this event. However, the organizers would like to caution all participants that a ultra marathon is not easy, and recommends that you should have completed some long distance road races in order to be well prepared for this event.
Runners DO NOT need to complete any road race prior to joining this event. However, the organizers would like to caution all participants that a ultra marathon is not easy, and recommends that you should have completed some long distance road races in order to be well prepared for this event.
RACE ROUTE & WATER STATION
100KM ( 50KM X 2)
50KM
10KM
TEE SIZE SIZE CHART
RULES & REGULATIONS
The rules and regulations of the event is designed to safeguard the safety of all runners, volunteers and organizers as well as to ensure the event runs as smoothly as possible during and after the race day with minimal disruptions. It is the runners’ responsibilities to read and understand the set of rules listed below. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in the disqualification of the runner.
OFFENCE PENALTY
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DURING THE RACE
- Cut-off times: All decisions by race officials are final and non-negotiable.
- No short-cutting: All runners must follow the path along the race course without taking any shortcuts (unless instructed by the volunteers). Any runners caught violating this rule by taking a shortcut or hopping on a vehicle will be DISQUALIFIED (DQ).
- Do not litter: Kindly carry your trash and dispose them at the bins provided at each waterstation.
- Road use and crossing: There will be no road closure for this race. There will be vehicles using the same road as you during the race. Please be courteous to the other vehicles and let them pass through before continuing your journey. Always run on the shoulder on the road and BECAREFUL of fast approaching vehicles. You are responsible for your own safe-being on the race course.
- Instructions from volunteers: At certain points of the race, volunteers may redirect you from the race course for safety purposes. Always follow the instructions of the volunteers to avoid untoward incidence
OFFENCE PENALTY
- Running without a bib or bib registered to another runner. Disqualified (DQ)
- Short cutting / Did not pass the checkpoint. Disqualified (DQ)
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE DURING THE RACE
- In order to ensure race safety, race headquarters will prepare and arrange for rescue and medical assistance during the race.
- Doctors and rescue staff have the authority to stop a racer from continuing the race. This will be done by taking off the racer's bib.
- Depending on your condition, an emergency evacuation may be required. This evacuation will be at the expense of the person being rescued. For overseas racers, it is strongly recommended that you obtain adequate travel insurance coverage
- You understand the unique nature and requirements of competing in an long distance running race. You will be running and have undertaken the necessary training to compete in such a race.
- You will be responsible for yourself and have the ability to deal with any problems that may be encountered during the race.
- You are able to deal with, on your own without assistance, deteriorating weather conditions (raining, strong winds) and other troubles expected when traveling across road.
- You are able to deal with extreme fatigue, internal organ and digestive problems, muscle pain, mild physical injuries and psychological problems on your own.
- You are fully aware that when participating in an outdoor activity such as this race, your safety depends on your own skills and abilities.
- Race bib must be worn and visible in front of runner at all times.
- We do not condone and allow unofficial bib exchange or selling. All winner will be verified with the original IC or passport
- Race directors reserves the right to cancel the race in the event of natural disasters or extreme weather, including (not limited to) haze, thunderstorm, landslide,flood.
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