KADAMAIAN ADVENTURE RACE 2022 (KAR ULTRA 2022)

Running over trails, dirt tracks, and backroads in the Kadamaian Valley East of Kota Belud, the KADAMAIAN ADVENTURE RACE® Marathon is an extreme outdoor trail marathon that will take participants through a variety of natural jungle settings and cultural landscapes. You'll be able to see the surrounding mountains and valleys, as well as the beautiful Mount Kinabalu, which rises majestically to the north-east.Under COURSE MAPS & PROFILES, the KAR 2022 routes are detailed. Currently, the 70k, 32k, and 9k itineraries are primarily new routes, although this might change if Covid-19 limits need it.Due to continuing course verification and validation with appropriate authorities and the surrounding community, course maps and route data may be subject to change.Please see COURSE MAPS & PROFILES for maps and profiles of the possible.

DISTANCE: Estimated distance: 70KM Trail
ELEVATION GAIN : 70KM - 3254 meter, 32KM - 1577 meter, 9KM - 409 meter
START TIME: 6:00 am (All runners are required to come early before flag off time)
START LINE: Kg. Malangkap, Kadamaian. Kota Belud, Sabah
FINISH LINE: Kg. Malangkap, Kota Belud, Sabah
PARTICIPATING AGE: 18 years or older on race day
TOTAL CUT OFF TIME: 26 hours for 70KM, 12 hours for 32KM, 6 hours for 9KM
CHECK IN TIME: 3:30 am

Flag Off
30 July 2022
70KM - 5:00 am
32KM - 7:00 am
9KM - 8:00 am

Event Tee

32KM Finisher Tee

70KM Finisher Tee

A. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1. Suffering the following medical conditions ARE NOT ALLOWED to participate in this event
2. Congenital or rheumatic heart conditions
3. Hypertension
4. Myocarditis and other heart conditions
5. Coronary heart disease, coronary arterial disease
6. Serious arrhythmia
7. Diabetes
8. Any other disease which can be aggravated by running

B. AGE REQUIREMENTS

1. If competing in the 32 KM and 9 KM trail/off road categories, you must have parental consent if you are under the age of 18 on the day of the event. In order for their youngsters to compete, parents must accompany them to the start/finish line and wait for their youngsters to complete the race.
2. If competing in the 70 KM trail and off-road event, you must be at least 18 years old on the day of the event.

C. CUT-OFF TIME

1. For 70 KM, KADAMAIAN trail, COT is 26 hours from starting time.
2. For 32 KM, Trail category, COT is 12 hours from starting time.
3. For 9 KM, newbie mix course category, COT is 6 hours from starting time.

D. RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CATEGORIES

Upon registering for the event you are agree to:

1. Adhere to the event rules and regulations at all times during participation.
2. Adhere to the mandatory kit and the rules pertaining to the use of the items.
3. Accept the risks associated with trail running.
4. To compete in a fair and sensible manner without resorting to any form of cheating or going against the spirit of the race.
5. Understand that participation in the KADAMAIAN ADVENTURE RACE is a privilege and competitors compete with the understanding the privilege to compete can be withdrawn if a participant is found to be rude, or in the race director's opinion not an individual that should be participating in this event to ensure some form of harmony and maturity and experience amongst the participants.
6. Understand that they will be subjected to the most extreme of weather conditions possible and that they understand the remote locations of the race course and route and the need to abide by the rules and spirit of competition at all times.
7. You also hereby agree to abide by the official race mandatory kit requirements and understand failure to adhere to the mandatory kit list will result in your disqualification from either STARTING the event or being disqualified and stopped from proceeding at any point in time during the event. You are responsible for your own success or failure in this event.
8. You are required to be self-sufficient with water stations set up to cater for refilling of hydration packs or bottles along the entire race course. These water stations, or also act as check points for runners / participants to sign in and confirm they have passed through the WS before proceeding on the race course. CP’s or check points are also set up along the race course to act as check in stations without the availability of water supplies for drinking given they are or may be in remote locations.
9. Support crews are not advisable to run with or pace runner / participant. They are not allowed to utilize motorized or non motorized vehicles to pace runner / participant nor to use vehicles to pace or follow or lead runner / participant . Any such acts may result in an immediate disqualification of runner / participant  and removal from the trail challenge. You are not allowed to receive assistance during the entire challenge until you cross the finish line. Any assistance received may be considered cheating and runner / participant may be automatically disqualified
10. You must carry the mandatory gear at all times during the event.  Random gear checks may be performed during the event. Any participant without the mandatory gear will incur a penalty ranging from a time penalty to disqualification based on the severity of the breach.
11. Race numbers / BIB no must be visible at all times on the outside of clothing.
12. If you withdraw from the event, you must inform event officials and sign the withdrawal form at the closest checkpoint. (Unless assisted from the course by first aid crews).
13. You must obey directions of checkpoint staff and course marshals at all times.  If you don’t leave CP until cut-off times you must withdraw from the race as instructed.
14. Damaging or disturbing any flora or fauna is strictly prohibited.
15. Doping and the use of prohibited drugs are strictly prohibited.
16. Ensure your own safety and the others.  Be considerate of other trail and road users at all times.  Take care when crossing or running on roads.
17. The participant is responsible for the actions of their family and friends.  Family and friends of the participants must comply   with all instructions from event staff and officials.  The participant may be penalized or disqualified for actions or breaches of the rules by their family and friends. They must follow the instructions of all checkpoint staff including requests to vacate certain sections of the checkpoint area.  The event organizers are not responsible for the safety of them.
18. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the event rules and requirements, route and/or other arrangements.
19. Any rule that is not mentioned here will be controlled by the decision of KAR Rules and Safety Committees.

E. MANDATORY KIT

A list of mandatory gear has been prepared by the KAR Rules and Safety Committees who have very experience with outdoor adventure in all sorts of weather under both race and non-race conditions. We know how difficult it can get and what you’ll need to stay safe. Certain individuals within the committees are involved in search and rescue both commercially and as a volunteer.

This event's mandatory gear list contains what we believe to be the BARE MINIMUM to keep you safe and well, should you be delayed for some reason during the event. Naturally, if the weather is good and if you do not get injured then you won’t use most of your mandatory gear.

However, the mandatory gear is required in case you do get injured, lost, exhausted and immobilized, or if the weather turns nasty - you will be able to survive until you can be rescued.

The consequences can be critical if you are immobilized or caught in bad weather without appropriate gear.

Keeping it fair. It would be nice to think that we could leave it to runners to self-regulate and select appropriate gear for the conditions but many participants would simply not know the danger they’d be placing themselves in if they went too light. As long as everyone carries the gear it’s fair, so random gear checks are a feature of this event. We’d like to think that as well as seeing the sense in carrying the mandatory gear for your own safety, you will also keep to the spirit of the event and will carry the required gear just like everyone else.

THE MANDATORY KIT FOR 70 KM CATEGORY ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. 1. Ability to carry up to 1.5L of drinking water either via hydration bladders or waist pouch with bottles or a combination of a hydration bladder and bottles.
   2. Active Mobile Phone – No provided to the organizer during registration. Must be able to receive and make a call during the event.
   3. Basic medical kit containing gauze, pads and necessary items to treat basic wounds and cuts. Blister kits are recommended.
   4. Raincoat / Poncho / jacket
   5. Headlamp with minimum 80 lumen. Spare battery or 2^nd headlamp for at least a minimum of 12 hour.
   6. Emergency blanket
   7. Sufficient quantity of Energy bars/ Gels / solid food as your compatible. ( Nasi, biscuit, roti or any solid food )
   8. Blinker ( red / blue only ) attached to back of pack during dark and ON
   9. Emergency Whistle

THE MANDATORY KIT FOR 32 KM ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. 1. Ability to carry up to 1.5L of drinking water either via hydration bladders or waist pouch with bottles or a combination of a hydration bladder and bottles.
   2. Active Mobile Phone – No provided to the organizer during registration. Must be able to receive and make a call during the event.
   3. Basic medical kit containing gauze, pads and necessary items to treat basic wounds and cuts. Blister kits are recommended.
   4. Raincoat / Poncho / jacket
   5. Headlamp with minimum 80 lumen. Spare battery or 2nd headlamp for at least a minimum of 12 hour.
   6. Emergency blanket
   7. Sufficient quantity of Energy bars/ Gels / solid food as your compatible. ( Nasi, biscuit, roti or any solid food )
   8. Blinker ( red / blue only ) attached to back of pack during dark and ON
   9. Emergency Whistle

THE MANDATORY KIT FOR 9 KM ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1. 1. Ability to carry up to 1 L of drinking water either via hydration bladders or waist pouch with bottles or a combination of a hydration bladder and bottles.
   2. Active Mobile Phone – No provided to the organizer during registration. Must be able to receive and make a call during the event.
   3. Basic medical kit containing gauze, pads and necessary items to treat basic wounds and cuts. Blister kits are recommended.
   4. Raincoat / poncho / jacket
   5. Emergency blanket
   6. Sufficient quantity of Energy bars/ Gels / solid food as your compatible. ( Nasi, biscuit, roti or any solid food )
   7. Blinker ( red / blue / white only ) attached to back of pack during dark and ON
   8. Emergency Whistle

OPTIONAL KITS FOR ALL CATEGORY :

1. 1. Sunblock/ sunscreen
   2. Sufficient quantity of Rehydration salts or similar
   3. Buff scarf or similar
   4. Trekking Poles or Hiking sticks
   5. Deep Heat Spray
   6. Cap

F. PENALTY (IF MANDATORY KITS NOT COMPLETE)

G. DROP BAG

1. No DROP BAG in between starting point to Finish line. Organizer only provided FINISH BAG.
2. Supervised FINISH BAG collection will be done at the STARTING/FINISH LANE venue.
3. Bag tags will be issued to runners for:
    -Finish Bag Only (1 Bag Tag)

All finish bags must have the event tag attached clearly and undamaged.

H. COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Due to the new social distancing norms and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as a result of Covid-19, participants acknowledge they understand that new protocols must be introduced for the benefit of all concerned and willingly submit themselves to these new SOPs and agree to adhere to the stated SOPs below.

“Revised SOP” means the organizer may need to adjust/change or modify SOP’s due to new requirements by “The Authorities” listed below:

These new protocols are guided by guidelines and SOP’s International Trail Running Association (ITRA) guidelines, Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Ministry of Human Resources, Kementerian Belia dan Sukan and Persuruhan Jaya Sukan Negara Malaysia (also known as “The Authorities.”)

Please note the protocols below may be subject to change on advice from the Sabah State Government or any of the authorities listed above:

Participant must be double vaccinated in order to participate.

1. Participant showing signs of illness on the day of the event and/or demonstrating a body temperature of over 37.5 degrees Celsius may not participate in this event and should refrain from attending the event.
2. Signs of illness may include fever, cough, excessive sneezing, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache.
3. If a runner has to withdraw due to illness, they must inform the organizers immediately.
4. All runners must undergo a saliva test during race pack collection at least 24 hours before the start of the event in order to participate. A positive test means the participant must withdraw and go into isolation and we recommend a second test at a medical facility immediately.

I. INSURANCE COVERAGE

All participants must be insured in order to participate. All participants are required to purchase a basic insurance coverage from the organizer to fulfil regulations. They may however purchase separate insurance policy that offers greater flexibility and coverage if they feel it is necessary.

Event Insurance Policy Exclusions:
The Policy does not cover:-
Death or Disablement or any other loss caused directly or indirectly by:-

1. War, invasion, act of foreign enemy, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, mutiny or usurped power, strike, riot, civil commotion, military or popular uprising;
2. Insanity, suicide or any attempt thereat, intentional self-inflicted injury or any attempt thereat;
3. General disease, infection or parasites;
4. Intoxication by alcohol or drugs;
5. Childbirth, miscarriage, pregnancy or any complications thereof;
6. Provoked murder or provoked assault.
7. Death injury illness charges or expenses of the Insured (ii) provide any indemnity against liability of the Insured

General:

1. Participants accept that the race organization reserves the right to after or postpone the date of the event or cancel the event if necessary due to restrictions beyond its control.
2. If the event cannot be postponed to a later date, all finisher tees and medals will be distributed free to all runners by post or delivery within 30 days of the announcement of cancellation for free and/or can be collected in Kota Kinabalu OR Kota Belud. The event will be deemed to have been cancelled.
3. Participants accept that the organizers reserve the right to make the changes to the published race course as deemed necessary at any time if there is a genuine need to do so and that the published/advertised event route and course profile may be changed if circumstances dictate a course change is absolutely necessary.
4. Competitors accept that runners are prohibited from bib swapping, re-selling for profit or transferring race slots/race entries/race bibs to another person without the permission of Kadamaian Adventure Race Committee. The final date for an official bib swap is 14 days before the event date and no changes will be accepted for the finisher tee sizing.
5. A small administrative fee of RM15 will be charged for a bib swap
6. No requests for refunds will be entertained for competitors of this event who withdraw, do not show up for the race kit collection / official registrations or do not turn up to compete in the event.
7. Shirt Size Change
8. Shirt sizes selected by the original runner may NOT be changed.

J. FINISHER REQUIREMENTS

1. You must complete the marked course on foot under your own power. Trekking poles are permitted.
2. Your race number must be worn (front or back) and visible at all times on the outside of your clothing.
3. You must complete on the allocated cut-off time.
4. You must check-in with on the designated timing points within the event.
5. Runner / participant must also produce their mandatory kit for inspection before they will be authorized to be officially registered to compete in the event.
6. Failure to meet mandatory kit requirements may result in a runner / participant being denied entry to compete in the event.

PENDAFTAR:

KAR ULTRA 2022

Email : karultrax@gmail.com
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