Pearl Of The Orient Ultra Run 2022

Date: 28-29 May 2022
Flag-Off: 9 PM
Venue: Jalan Padang Kota Lama, Pulau Pinang
Cut-Off: 15 hours
Registration Starts: 31 Jan 2022 Time 7.00 PM
Closing Date: 12 Apr 2022
Available Slot: 800

Organizer:

• PENANG MASTERS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
• OFRA RUNNING SQUAD
• TEAMWEAR

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 an ultramarathon is not easy, and recommends that you should have completed some long-distance road races in order to be well prepared for this event.

The 79km Ultra Marathon and Team of 2 Relay starts from the Esplanade, Jalan Padang Kota Lama and goes through the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Georgetown. Come and venture into the beautiful night view of the 1st Penang Bridge, and Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, passing through the many charming landmarks of Penang Island.

You shall pass 7 checkpoints along the route before finishing your race also at Esplanade, Jalan Padang Kota Lama.

• Bib with timing chip
• Event Tee
• Finisher Tee (finish within cut-off)
• Finisher Medal (finish within cut-off)
• E-certificate
• Food & beverage provided
• Ambulance Medical support
• Insurance coverage (GPA)

Venue: Dewan Heah Joo Seang St. Xavier Institution, Farquhar Street Penang
Date: 28 May 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 8.30am – 5.00pm

Please do your own RTK Test and bring the result to registrations counter. Upon approval by the crew, you will be given a wristband to proceed to race kit counter.

Please bring along: -

• Confirmation slip (actual or copy)
• NRIC (actual or copy)
• Indemnity letter

Headlamp

Mobile Phone

Carry minimum 1000ml of drinking water via hydration bladder or bottle

Reflective Vest

Emergency Whistle

Red or white flashing/blinking light

Emergency Blanket

Basic First Aid Kit

* Participant who failed to present any of the above compulsory items before flag-off checking and/or during the running will result an immediate disqualification.

Optional:

• Foldable cup or container suitable for drinking at the water station points (NO cups will be provided! Go Green! Bring Your Own Bottle!
• Sport foods & gels and rehydration salts or similar.
• Sun Cap or similar and Sunblock/Sunscreen.
• Change of clothes and running shoes.
• Waterproof jacket or poncho.
• Route Map.

To be confirmed

Not available

• Solo and first runner relay are required to report at Esplanade, Jalan Padang Kota Lama (just waze)
• Second runner relay are required to report at Khemah Urusetia hadapan Masjid Daerah Barat Daya Balik Pulau (waze masjid daerah barat daya balik pulau)

Starting Line to Checkpoint 1 (9.7KM) –
Mineral/Isotonic
Portable toilet

Jalan Padang Kota Lama to Marine Batu Uban Jetty
Normal and flat tarmac road with the mixture of bicycle lane. Will also cross tarmac and cement road from Persiaran Karpal Singh all the way till 1st Penang Bridge.

Checkpoint 1 to Checkpoint 2 (10.1KM) –
Mineral/Isotonic/Bread/Fruits
Portable Toilet/Basic Medical

1st Penang Bridege to Entrance to SMK Batu Maung
Continue the bicycle lane and inner road and follow by flat tarmac road, the view of Penang Bridge and Penang Second Bridge on you left. Will pass thru Penang Industrial Zone by your right and also pass under 2nd Penang Bridge until you reach the CP2.

Checkpoint 2 to Checkpoint 3 (9.9KM) –
Mineral/Isotonic/Fruits
Portable Toilet/Basic Medical

Entrance to SMK Batu Maung to Puspakom Teluk Kumbar
Still flat and little bumpy road. You will get to see the Penang International Airport at your right. This route is the route before you reach to climb of the Genting Hill.

Checkpoint 3 to Checkpoint 4 (6KM) -
Mineral/Energy Gel/Isotonic/Hot Poridge/Fruits
Portable Toilet/Basic Medic

Puspakom Teluk Kumbar – Masjid Daerah Barat Daya,Balik Pulau
Please load proper intake at this CP, you will climb the Genting Hill and then a downhill to Balik Pulau to reach the next IMPORTANT CP.

Checkpoint 4 to Checkpoint 5 (13.2KM) -
Mineral/Isotonic/Hot Drinks/Bread
Portable Toilet / Ambulance Vehicle

Masjid Daerah Barat Daya,Balik Pulau – Boulder Valley Roundabout
After changing baton for Relay category/Solo just move on, this part is the climax part. You will go for flat route before climbing to “Bukit 800”, the highest point of the race. Please load proper intake at this CP because you have long KM to go to the peak.

Checkpoint 5 to Checkpoint 6 (11.8KM) –
Mineral/Isotonic/Fruits
Portable Toilet/Basic Medic

Boulder Valley Roundabout – Bayview Ferringhi
After the nightmare, this section is a downhill section and you can relax and take a deep breath to continue the race. Flat route along the way until next cp. You can see the northern beach of Penang by your left.

Checkpoint 6 to Checkpoint 7 (10KM) –
Mineral/Isotonic
Portable Toilet/Basic Medic

Bayview Ferringhi – Lotus Tg Tokong
Downhill and flat route along the way. Beware of traffic.

Checkpoint 7 to Finish Line (8KM) 

Lotus Tg.Tokong – Esplanade
The last push! Flat route for you to shine in the race. Maintain your pace and keep moving forward. Congratulations! You completed your race within the COT 14 Hours.

GPX COMING SOON!!

1. All participants must be fully vaccinated. Any participant found not fully vaccinated will be disqualified on the spot. Participants are encouraged to test their self with Covid RTK kits before reporting to the race pack collection center.
2. Participants must complete the set course on foot by their own power and ability within the stipulated cut off time.
3. Participants are required to be semi self-sufficient and should carry the mandatory gears or equipment at all times during the race. All participants are required to check-in one hour before the start time. Headlamps/Flashlights, mobile phone and reflective light are required and must be presented upon check-in. Random gear checks may be performed during the event as well. Any participant found without the mandatory gear will incur a penalty ranging from a time penalty of minimum 30 minutes to disqualification based on the severity of the breach.
4. Support crews, support vehicles, pacers or any outside assistance is not permitted. Pacing of runners via any means such as wheeled devices or non-participants pacing/running alongside is strictly prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification. There is, however, no restriction on participants in buying food/drinks from the shops, restaurants, hawkers and vending machines along the route.
5. Participants must check or sign in at all checkpoints (CP) with the checkpoint officials along the route. Participant’s arrival times will be recorded. Failure to do so will mean the participant has not completed the full race course and will therefore be disqualified.
6. Participants who accept any assistance from any person or external sources may be disqualified.
7. Drop bags – Not provided
8. Race bib must be visible at all times on the outside of clothing (front of the body). Do not modify, cut or fold the race bib. Do not deface running numbers with stickers, markers, or any writing.
9. Participants must follow the directions given by the race organizer during the race briefing. Participants must obey directions of race marshals or officials at all times. In particular if you miss any cut-off times you must withdraw from the race as instructed.
10. Any participant who withdraws from the event must sign the withdrawal form at the closest checkpoint. This is to be attended by checkpoint officials (unless the aforementioned is assisted from the course by first aid crews).
11. In the event where any participant requires first aid help on course, he/she must use the inscribed phone numbers on the bib to contact the event organisers. We will make every effort to retrieve you.
12. Littering is strictly prohibited. No water cups will be dispensed to participants. Participants are required to bring their own water bottle or hydration pack which will be refilled at every aid station. Participants, crews and staffs must not litter, mar, or pollute the landscape or environment. Any participant found littering will incur a time penalty at the organiser’s discretion. Penalty may involve disqualification, depending on the severity of the breach. Please help us to promote Cleaner, Greener and Healthier Penang.
13. Breaking any of the rules may incur a time penalty or disqualification. Any such penalties are at the organisers’ discretion and are final.
14. Participants are responsible to ensure their own safety and that of others. Participants must always be single file, on the far left side of the road or off the left side of the road. Be considerate to other hill and road users at all times. Take great care when crossing or running on roads. If any other participant is injured or in distress, please provide assistance.
15. POTOUR 2022 has its own public liability insurance.
16. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the Event Rules, route and/or other arrangements as they deem appropriate, to cancel and to postpone or reschedule the event date to a later date.
17. Cheating is absolutely abhorred. These will be duly disqualified.
18. All participants, crew and staff must display courtesy, good taste, decorum, and sportsmanship at all times. Nudity is specifically not allowed.

• Runner who is not not fully vaccinated will be withdraw and no entry fee reimbues or refund.
• Race Bib must be visible front.
• No bib exchange or selling, Winner will be verify with the original IC copy and owner.
• Race Cancellation - Thunder Storm, Landslide, Tree Fallen blocking the race route

Organizer Name:
Penang Masters Athletic Association, OFRA Running Squad & Teamwear

Email: ofrarunningsquad@gmail.com
Facebook: Pearl Of The Orient Ultra Run 2022