Event: Angsi Challenge 2018
Date: Sunday, 16th September 2018
Flag off:
Competative 13KM, 7.30am
Non Competative 13KM, 7.45am
Venue: Taman Eko Rimba Ulu Bendul, Negeri Sembilan
KM Category: 13KM Competative Open Men
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The story;
Angsi Challenge is an opening of Sirkit Cabaran Mendaki Negeri Sembilan. The type of event is Climbathon or Trail running.
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The story;
Angsi Challenge is an opening of Sirkit Cabaran Mendaki Negeri Sembilan. The type of event is Climbathon or Trail running.
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Event Poster
Gunung Angsi is 1 of 4 challenges in the circuit
4 Challenge in the circuit
Event tees
Medal & Bip design
F/B Medal design
Race rules etc
Route, Elevation and Aid/ WS profile
Elevation profile
And, the official results are as follows:
Bib No: A022
Post: 43/140 (Men Open 13KM Competative Category)
60/237 Overall
60/237 Overall
Distance: 13+ KM
Duration: 2:13:39
Strava splits
Strava splits
Strava Elevation
Run course mapped
My take on the Event
General Race Comments:
Gunung Angsi Challenge is 1 of 4 Challenge circuit that was introduced/ organized by Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Sembilan backed by State of N9 Government. The challenge series involved of 4 most prestigious Gunung at N9 which is Gunung Angsi, Gunung Besar Hantu, Gunung Tampin and Gunung Datuk. Its target is to help promote the eco-tourism industry in N9.
I rated Gunung Angsi Challenge 2018 as an A-race. There is just none to dislike about the event. All are well managed. The volunteers, the crew, BOMBA and APM did wonderfully. The facilities, medics, drinks, markers and marshalls are just good. Gunung Angsi Challenge 2018 was organized by DRD International S/B and 30ascend services
Event info pre-race/ pre-registration:
Most information’s are ready when GAC2018 start promoting the event pre-reg.
How was the registration & REPC process:
There are 2 session for REPC. 1st session is 1 day bfr the event. Runners who came from afar could still collect their kit on early morning day of the event for the 2nd session. I was told there were breakfast served on the morning too
Specific mandatory pre-registration/prerequisite comments:
No pre-requisite so no mandatory gear check
Race site / accommodation facilities:
Race site - Spacious space for Start/ Finish. Big S/F arch area and lively emcee speaking Negeri 9 ‘slang’. The area was already full of public facilities such as toilets, surau, parking spaces, resting hut and camping site.
Flag-off process:
All participants had to walk from the entrance of Taman Eko Ulu Bendul for about 200-300meters to the Start line. Race Director promptly gave race briefing prior 15mins bfr the flag off. 1st flagoff at 7.30am sharp for competitive category followed by 2nd flagoff at about 7.45am for non-competative. The FO was smooth.
Was the course well-marked, marshaled, and accurate:
The course were very well marked with reflector marker. Trail that are not part of the course were crossed with red warning marker
There were marshals at critical junction and some at most very technical site. The organizer even put a ladder to ease the runner at very critical descent part. And some ascent/ descent part were secured with securing rope.
Theres no distance marker but imho its OK
Waterstation/ aid-station
There are 4 waterstation/ aid station/ check points including the starting point. 1st WS/CP at Bukit Putus Trailhead for the 1st 3.5KM, 2nd at Angsi Peak after 8KM and 3rd at Kem Tangga Batu at 11KM. The WS location imho is located nicely.
Course-Specific Comments:
Mostly runable with some nice elevation climb and descent.
We were presented with 3.5KM tarmac ascent from the Start line to Bukit Putus trailhead (1st WS/CP). The marshall here are to put a sticker to our bibs as a proof we ran the 1st segment. IMHO, it is a nice starting route segment in order to prevent bottle neck entering the trail. Then we would have to climb a set of stairs bfr finally entering the trail.
Starting entering the steep ascent. Pix by Official GAC2018
Still smiling aa?
There were ‘rapid ascent section’ warning upon entering the trail and it really serve its purpose. We have to climb for almost 4KM with more than 550m elevation gain here before reaching the Angsi Peak at 825m for 2nd WS/CP. FYI, the organizer put a COT for 3hrs from starting point to here.
WS/CP 2 Angsi Peak bfr the descent
We were given a plastic bracelet as a proof we reached the 2nd WS/CP. Then we start descent to Bukit Botak with very technical and very steep section. There were roots everywhere and you have to be more cautious with the steps. Even though the trail is big enough to fit 2-3 persons but it’s still very dangerous. After 2KM of 500m descent we need to cross 2 small stream then 3KM of runnable trail until finishing line.
Water crossing
Nice pix by official GAC2018
Near the finishing line. Pixs credit to Seven Days Photography
Please rate the finish line area and process:
Great atmosphere, timer by myrace, emcee and all, and great supporters. Finisher medal were straight fully given to finisher crossing the finish arch
Upon arriving the finishing line
Medals!!
Just after crossing the FL
With Mr Kasot who finished 15mins bfr me
My Bib and finisher medal. Note the CP Sticker
We stopped by in front of our college PTPL Sect 13, Shah Alam. LOL
Finisher Medal and plastic bracelet(item at CP2)
Event Tees with all the merch
How were the post-race refreshments:
I somehow missed this. I heard the next day that the organizer serve nasi ayam to the finisher
Rate the event/ finisher merchandise:
Nice medal, nice material. Simple and well designed.
Overall, how enjoyable was this event:
Enjoyed the trail tremendously. Crews and organizers throughout the race are warm and friendly. Ever helpful.
Will you attend this event next year:
Definitely!!
congrats to meself #gengseretkaki
Well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏
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