The Wang Gunung Trail Run event is a trail running concept event. The race have 3 categories which is 15KM, 44KM (3 loops) and 5KM Family Fun Run. The Wang Gunung Trail Run route involves the path of local fruit orchards, the Harumanis farm and the longest continuous limestone hill in Malaysia. The uniqueness and difference of the Wang Gunung Trail Run is the 44 KM race will flag off at night and the road is more challenging than other trail runs.

Event Information

 Name of Event :
 Event date :
 Venue :
 Wang Gunung Trail Run
 12 August 2023 (Saturday)
 Taman Buah Buahan Eksotik, Negeri Perlis
 Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/qu9n2yiGbCc1M6mz5

 Time Flag Off :

 Flag Off 44 KM : 2.00am – 1.00pm
 Flag Off 15 KM : 7.00am – 11.00am
 Flag Off 5 KM : 8.00am – 10.00am

Maximum Race Time Permitted And Cut Off Time :

 44 KM : 11 hours
 15 KM : 4 hours
 5 KM : 2 hours 

 Manual Registration :

 MEPRINTZ

 No. 15, Tingkat Bawah, Jalan Sena Indah,Taman Sena Indah, 01000 Kangar, Perlis
 Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/ka8QhPfKzVRW5pCH7

 Image Rights :

Each participant expressly foregoes his/her image rights for the photos taken for the duration of the race, and undertakes not to take any action against the organizers and their authorized partners for the use of his/her image.

Registration Fee

 CATEGORY Early Bird Normal Entry Late Entry
DATE 2 May 2023 –
1 June 2023
2 June 2023 –
2 July 2023
3 Jul 2023 –
18 Jul 2023
5 KM RM 35.00 RM 45.00 RM 50.00
15 KM RM 85.00 RM 125.00 RM 145.00
44 KM (3 loop) RM 125.00 RM 165.00 RM 195.00

Race Category

Race Category Age Group
5 KM Family Fun Run OPEN TO ALL 10 & above
15 KM Men Open 18 – 39
Men Senior 40 & above
Women Open 18 – 39
Women Senior 40 & above
44 KM
(3 loop)
Men Open 18 – 39
Men Senior 40 & above
Women Open 18 – 39
Women Senior 40 & above

Racecourse Markers

  1. The racecourse will be marked with reflective tapes and signs along the course and at major junctions.
  2. GPX files will be made available for download 14 days before race day.
  3. Runners must follow the directions given by the race organizer during the race briefing.

Runners Responsibilities

  1. Runners must complete the set course on foot by their own power and ability within the stipulated time.
  2. No pacers are allowed to run along with the runners for all categories.
  3. Personal assistance (support crew) along the running route and at the water stations are not allowed in all categories.
  4. Runners must understand the unique nature and requirements of competing in a long-distance trail / road running race. He/she must have undertaken the necessary training and physically and mentally able to compete in such an event.
  5. Runners will be responsible for his/her own safety by having the ability and skills to deal with problems that may be encountered during the race of this nature.
  6. Runners who accept any assistance and support from any person may be disqualified (DQ) except
  7. In the event of a runner meeting another runner who is in health difficulty or injured, he/she must stop to help and inform the race organizer to seek for medical assistance. Failure to do so may result in penalties or disqualification (DQ) being imposed to the runner or runners concerned.

Ranking and Prizes

  1. The winner of each category will be the runner that takes the shortest time (Gun Time) to reach the finish point.
  2. To be awarded, runner must complete the overall race within the final cut- time, using only the designated routes, without any regulation infringement and fulfil the mandatory items requirement.
  3. Participants who started later than 15 minutes from gun off time will be disqualified (DQ).
Position Men Open Men Senior Women Open Women Senior
 44KM 1st Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product
 44KM 2nd Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product
 44KM 3rd Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product
 44KM 4th - 10th Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque
 15KM 1st Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product
 15KM 2nd Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product
 15KM 3rd Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product Plaque + Product
 15KM 4th - 10th Plaque Plaque Plaque Plaque

 

Prohibited Actions

  1. Not carrying the mandatory items during the race.
  2. Taking shortcuts and/or running off the track.
  3. Throwing garbage along the running route.
  4. Cheating (using other means of transportation or substitute runners and other unlawful actions)
  5. Not abiding by the rules and regulations and official instructions given by the race organizer and their officially appointed staff and crews.
  6. Not wearing the race bib at all times during the race.
  7. Doping and the use of prohibited drugs.

Any rules infringement may incur time penalties or disqualification (DQ). Any such penalties are at the organizer's discretion and are final

Safety and Medical Assistance

  1. In order to ensure race safety, race organizer will prepare and arrange for rescue and medical assistant during the race. However, participant must understand that the risk of injuries or accident associated with Ultra running. Runner are participating in this race at their own risk.
  2. Medical aid will be available at a few designated water station or checkpoint.
  3. The official race medical assistant are authorized to withdraw any runner deemed unfit to continue the competition. The runner bib will be removed as a part of the DNF (Did Not Finish) procedures.
  4. In case of emergency, if you are unable to reach the race headquarters, you can also call the public emergency number “999” directly for assistant.
  5. The race organizer reserve the right to implement any additional measures at any time to enhance and protect the race and the runner safety before the race and during the race.

Runners Entitlement

 ITEM 5 KM 15 KM 44 KM
 Event T-Shirt / / /
 Finisher T-Shirt   / /
 Finisher Medal / / /
 Bib Number /    
 Bib Number & Timing Chip   / /
 Food and Refreshment / / /
 Insurance / / /
 E-cert / / /
 Result   / /
 Product Winner 1st – 3rd   / /
 Winner Plaque 1st – 10th   / /
 Lucky Draw / / /

Event T-Shirt & Finisher T-Shirt

Event T-Shirt


44KM Finisher T-Shirt


15KM Finisher T-Shirt


Size Chart


Race Kit Collection Date and Time

Date and Time
To Be Update

Venue
To Be Update

What you need to bring?
• Your original NRIC / passport.
• Printout of your Confirmation Slip and signed by you.
• Printout your Indemnity Form and signed by you. Download and print your Indemnity Form here.
• Participants who are under the age of eighteen(18) on race day are required to submit a parental consents letter. Download and print your Parental Consents Letter here.

What if you can't collect the Race Kit by yourself?
You may appoint a representative to collect your Race Kit on your behalf. The representative must present the following:
• Representative's NRIC / passport.
• Photocopy of your NRIC / passport.
• Printout of your Confirmation Slip and signed by you.
• Letter of authorisation signed by you. Download and print your Authorisation Form here.

For any out-of-state competitors arriving later and unable to make the registration within the stipulated time, we offer two options:
• Participant can pick up at office after the race
• Race pack will be post in a month after event

Important Notes
• Strictly no changes in event tee sizes will be allowed.
• No late collection will be entertained.
• Strictly participants 44KM are required to collect their individual race pack in person, NOT allow for representative.
• Race Kit not collected after the last collection date will be deemed as unwanted and the Organiser may dispose or re-distribute them accordingly.
• The participant for 5KM, 15KM and 44KM must bring the mandatory item that was listed.

DNF (Did Not Finish) Procedures

  1. Runners may DNF voluntarily or by missing the stipulated cut-off times at various checkpoints along the race course. (If any)
  2. Runners who decide to pull out voluntarily must proceed to the nearest checkpoint, inform and register with the race marshal and their bib will be marked to indicate their DNF status.
  3. Runners who fail to arrive at the checkpoints within the stipulated cut-off times (if any) will not be allowed to continue running in the race. His/her bib will be specially marked, and a DNF Form will need to be signed.
  4. Runners who fail to notify the organizers immediately of their voluntary DNF, thereby setting in motion a search and rescue operations by the rescue staff, will be liable to pay for any costs incurred.
  5. Runners who have DNF status from the race are not allowed to continue their run. If they insist on continuing running, they are NO LONGER in this event, and will be running entirely on their own accord and at their own risk.
  6. The DNF runners should rest at a bright, safe place with sufficient phone coverage while waiting for a non-scheduled assistance to assist them back to event village.
  7. If a runner is unable to move on their own, please contact the emergency number ‘999’ or the race headquarters to seek for assistance

Checkpoints / Water Stations

  1. Timing may be recorded at the checkpoints/water station points by the organizers.
  2. Only runners with bib number will have access to the water station.
  3. Drinking cups and utensils will not be provided. Rules states it is mandatory for runners to carry along their own cup and utensil during the race.
  4. The downloaded route map will contain accurate indications of the water station points.
  5. The organizers reserve the rights to carry out mandatory item checks at any of the checkpoints and other unspecified points along the route during the race.

Mandatory Item

  1. By entering the race, each runner undertakes to takes with their all-mandatories item as listed below through the race category.
  2. Failure to bring mandatory item will result in disqualification (DQ).
  3. Mandatory item (gear check will carried out on all runner before the race starts, and spot check may be carried out along the route during the race and the finish time)
  5 KM 15 KM 44 KM
 Personal Cup / / /
 Handphone / / /
 Headlamp X X /
 Hydration System (1000ml) RC RC /
 Blinking Light X RC /
 Spoon and Bowl X RC /
 Safety Vest X RC RC
 Basic First Aid X RC RC
 Smartwatch RC RC RC
 Energy Food / Gel X RC RC
 Whistle X RC RC


Mandatory item (/)
Recommendation (RC)
Not Mandatory item (X)


Route, Datelines Changes and Race Cancellation

  1. The organizers reserve the right with rightful responsibility to:
    • Postpone the race date or
    • Providing refund option or
    • Scheduling a new date with automatic entry slot transfer.
  2. In the event of poor weather conditions and/or for safety reasons, the organizers reserve the rights without prior notice to suspend the race or to make changes to the cut-off times.
  3. In the event of adverse weather conditions, the starting time may be postponed for 5 hours at most, after which time the race will be cancel;
  4. Where necessary, the organizers reserve the right to make changes to or eliminate certain stretches of the route.

Road Surface

Trail 60%
Road 15%
Tarmac 15%
Gravel 10%

Organizer Information

Organizer : PUTRA Trail Club and MEP21
Co-organizer : Jabatan Pertanian Negeri Perlis and Komuniti Dusun Wang Gunung
Contact : +6019- 474 0729
Website : https://www.mep21-online.com
Facebook page : Wang Angin Trail Run
Instagram : wg_trailrun