PEARL OF THE ORIENT ULTRA RUN 2023 (POTOUR 2.0)

Date: 24-25 June 2023
Flag-Off: 9 PM
Venue: Jalan Padang Kota Lama, Pulau Pinang
Cut-Off: 15 hours (9.00 PM 24/06/2023 – 12.00 NOON 25/06/2023)
Registration Starts: 12 Apr 2023
Closing Date: 23 May 2023
Available Slot: 800

Organizer:

• PENANG MASTERS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

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: St. Xavier's Institution, Farquhar Street Penang (Heah Joo Seang Hall)
Date: 24 June 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm

Please bring along: -

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

Event Tee

Finisher Tee

Size Chart

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

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)

Download Runners Guide here

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/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 15 Hours.

GPX COMING SOON!!

STARTING TIME AND PLACE FOR ALL CATEGORIES
Time : 9.00 pm
Place : Jalan Padang Kota Lama, Esplanade, Penang

2. RACE BIBS
   1. Only one (1) piece of run race bib will be issued and it must be pinned at all four corners and MUST be worn on the chest and visible from a distance by the route marshals, and race officials.
   2. Race bibs must be visible at all times on the outside of clothing (front of the body). Do not modify, cut or fold the race bib.
   3. Do not deface the race bibs with stickers, markers or any writing.
   4. Participants using race bibs other than the one assigned to them would be disqualified.
   5. Details of the participant will be in the bibs and will be useful to the Organisers in case of emergencies.
   6. Bib numbers are not transferable. Participants found guilty of transferring their bib numbers will be disqualified.
   7. Participants who have been mistakenly issued Race bib of the wrong category are required to bring it to the attention of the Registration Officials at the Race Secretariat.
3. PARKING AREAS
   Due to limited parking areas you are requested to come in car pool. The Organisers are unable to provide parking area for the participants.
4. BAGGAGE FACILITIES
   Baggage facilities are provided at the baggage tent.
5. TOILET
   1. There will be 2 mobile toilets at the Start and Finish.
   2. Mobile toilets will be placed at all the check points.
6. ROUTE
   START AND FINISH at Jalan Padang Kota Lama, Esplanade Pulau Pinang.

Start - at Jalan Padang Kota Lama proceed to Lebuh Light, Jalan Pangkalan Weld, Express Way Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu,(Bicycle Lane), Queens Bay, Penang Industrial Zone until 2nd. Bridge Batu Maung, Permatang Damar Laut, Bayan Lepas, Teluk Kumbar, Balik Pulau, Teluk Bahang, Batu Ferringhi, Tanjung Bungah, Persiaran Gurney (Foot Path ) Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Lebuh Farquhar, Lebuh Light, Finish - Jalan Padang Kota Lama. A total of 79 km. Keep to the left side of the route.

1. 1. Directional arrows will be positioned to guide the participants The Police will be on duty to control the traffic movements.
   2. Failure to keep to the correct route or failure to obey directionsl signs may result in your disqualification.
   3. Runners leaving the route without any official permission will be disqualified.

7. REFRESHMENT STATIONS (RF)
   
   1. RF 1 ( CP1) – Drinking water.
   2. RF2 ( CP 2)- Drinking water.
   3. RF3 (CP 3)- Drinking Water and Fruits
   4. RF 4 A (CP 4) – Drinking Water. Isotonic Drinks, Fruits and Buns
      RF 4 B (CP 4)- Drinking Water. Isotonic Drinks, Fruits and Buns
   5. RF 5 (CP 5) - Drinking Water. Isotonic Drinks
   6. RF 6 (CP 6) - Drinking Water. Fruits.
   7. RF 7 (CP 7) - Drinking Water. Isotonic Drinks
   8. RF 8 (CP 8) FINISH Drinking Water. Isotonic Drinks. Fruits, Buns. Food Pack.
8. MAGNETIC CARPET CHECK POINTS
   1. Your progress in the race will be monitored by timing chips.
   2. Your time and bib number will registered when you step on the magnet carpet as you run along the route.
9. CHECK POINT STATIONS
   1. START/FINISH CP 8 - JALAN PADANG KOTA LAMA, ESPLANADE, PENANG.
   2. C.P.1 – PENANG BRIDGE
   3. C.P. 2- ENTRANCE TO SMK. BATU MAUNG
   4. C.P. 3- PUSPAKOM TELUK KUMBAR
   5. C.P. 4- MASJID DAERAH BALIK PULAU
   6. C.P. 5- BOULDER VALLEY ROUND ABOUT
   7. C.P. 6- BAYVIEW FERRINGHI
   8. C.P. 7- TESCO TG. TOKONG
10. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
    1. Runners who do not feel good or are unwell should immediately retire from the race and seek medical assistance from the First Aides.
    2. Runners who are injured or are not well and are advised by the First Aides not to continue with the race must strictly follow their instructions.
    3. First Aides will be on motor bikes along the route.
    4. If a runner is unable to continue with the race, or is critically ill should stop immediately and hand over your run number to the FIRST AIDERS or Race Marshalls and seek their help to get to the nearest hospital.
    5. A medical bay will be set-up at the Start / Finish
11. GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY
    All Participants, Officials and Helpers will be covered by Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy and Liability Insurance.
12. FINISHER MEDALS AND FINISHER TEE SHIRT
    1. Upon completing the race successfully please collect your finisher medal and the Finishers’ tee shirt from the respective booth.
    2. The e-certificate will be made available online a day or two after the event.
       
       
13. AGE VERIFICATION
    If required by the Race Referee for age verification purposes the winners MUST produce their Mykad (Malaysians) or Passports (Foreigners) to the Race Secretariat before collecting their prizes. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the winner.
    Men Close (18 - 34 years) Men Jr. Vet Close (35 -49 yrs), Men Sr. Vet.Close (50 yrs and above).Women Close (18 - 34 years) Women Jr. Vet Close (35 -49 yrs), Women Sr. Vet. Close (50 yrs and above)
    Men Open Relay. Women Open Relay, Mixed Gender Relay
14. DETERMINATION OF WINNERS
    1. All runners should pass through all the check points. Failure to do so will be disqualified.
    2. Any protest with regards to the results of the race should be made within 30 minutes of the official announcement in writing with a deposit of RM 300.00 to the Race Director
    3. If the protest is invalid the deposit will be forfeited by the Organiser.
15. PRIZES
    

    Category	Position
    Men Close (18 - 34 years)	1-10
    Men Jr. Vet Close (35yrs – 49 yrs )	1-10
    Men Sr. Vet Close (50 yrs and above)	1-10
    Women Close (18 - 34 years)	1-10
    Women Jr. Vet Close (35yrs – 49 yrs )	1-10
    Women Sr. Vet Close (50 yrs and above)	1-10
    Men Open Relay	1-10
    Women Open Relay	1-10
    Mixed Gender Relay	1-10

16. PRIZE GIVING CEREMONY
    The prize giving ceremony will commence at 10. 00 am.
17. CUT-OFF TIME
    1. All runners must pass the half-way point C.P 4 by 4.00 am. If you don’t then you will be stopped at the half way point and asked to board the bus to bring you back to the Finish
    2. All participants must finish the race by 15 hours.
18. SWEEPER BUS
    1. A sweeper bus will follow the end runner to pick-up anyone who voluntarily gives up the race.
    2. Any participant who in the opinion of the Race Official will not be able to finish the race within the 15 hours after the half-way point will also be asked to stop the race and board the bus.
    3. If you choose not to board the bus you will be running at your own risk.
    4. The Race Organisers seek your co-operation on the above matter.

• 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

Email: phpodim@gmail.com
Facebook: Pearl Of The Orient Ultra Run 2023