KAB - My activities and everything: Gopeng Ultra Trail 2018 | Gua Tempurung, Gopeng, Perak

Event: Gopeng Ultra Trail 2018
Date: Sunday, 24th - 25th March 2018
Flag off: 100KM - 4.30am | 50KM - 5.30 AM | 25KM - 7.30 AM
Venue: Gua Tempurung, Gopeng, Perak
KM Category: 25KM Men Open

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The story;

Gopeng Ultra Trail is an ultra marathon event, created to give different experience to ultra runners in Malaysia to enjoy run in one of the magnificent Lembah Kinta Geo Park destination which is at Gua Tempurung, Perak.

Right after the first event, GUT was invited to join the Malaysian Ultra League (MUL) Championship. Those who participate in ultra categories will receive points according to their achievement, and this will be added to their total points in the league as they participate in other MUL-certified ultra marathon events.

The event was organized by Thirty Ascend Services. The event route challenger is designed by hiking enthusiasts who already bored with something very ordinary. Thus, a reminder; this event is for an exceptional individual who dare to challenge themself

100KM

Our 100km trail challenge is designed to be challenging from time to time. To enter this category, you MUST at least had join or successfully finished any Ultramarathon distance (ex. 45/50/60/80km). The challenge offered in this event might be different from what you have experienced before. This route consist of running on a tarmac, gravel road, logging trail and a single trail. Not forgetting the heat that you might faced nor the rain that might fall along the logging trail.

100KM-Duo

Since the route of this category is consist running in the middle of the jungle, some of the runner might not comfortable or have courage to run alone when entering remote area. The safety aspect is also the main concern to run in a long distance trail. This category is offered to those who can motivate and inspire each other during running.

The team of 2 people can consist 2 Men or mix Man & Woman. Both runner will have to complete the route and they will do it together. They must start and finish the race together to be officially declared as finisher in Duo category.

50KM

Take on this 50km trail challenge and push yourself to the next level of running experience, an Ultramarathon. The Ultramarathon is a race that is longer than a full marathon distance of 42.195km. To enter this category, you MUST at least had join or successfully finished any full marathon distance. The challenge offered in this event might be different from what you have experienced before. This route consist of running on a tarmac, gravel road, logging trail and a single trail. Not forgetting the heat that you might faced nor the rain that might fall along the logging trail.

25KM

Our 25km trail category is an ideal race for avid runners who are looking for different type of challenge and try to work their way up to completing a marathon. The distance in this category is slightly longer than a Half marathon. Runners participating in this category should have adequate training prior to race day. Especially combine training running on tarmac, gravel and single trail.

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