RACE GUIDE

FGV TEKAM FOREST TRAIL 2018

RACE INFORMATION

FGV Tekam Forest Trail 2018 offer the latest trail running experiences in Jerantut, Pahang. The race start in the heart of Pusat Penyelidikan Pertanian Tun Razak (PPPTR) at Felda Residence Tekam. It will take runners along palm oil plantation and the historical Taman Warisan Gua Kota Gelanggi Caves, which includes Tongkat Caves (Gua Tongkat), Balai Caves (Gua Balai) and Penyu Caves (Gua Penyu) inside the Taman Warisan Gua Kota Gelanggi. There are three categories; 50km, 25km and 10km (We are currently developing the 100km race for 2019 as one of UTMB Qualifying race). The race venue in Felda Residence Tekam is about 2 1/2 hours’ drive from Kuala Lumpur and easily accessible by road. For the runners that prefer not to drive, we offer shuttle bus service from Kuala Lumpur to the Felda Residence Tekam. Hotel rooms, chalets and camping site are the types of accommodation available. FGV Tekam Forest Trail offers a unique challenge for avid and fast runners as it will be a mixed of 70% trail and 30% road covering areas including palm oil plantations, replanting areas, a golf course and caves around Kota Gelanggi. The start and finish point of the race will be at Dataran KMK at Felda Residence Tekam. The cut-off time for each category (COT) is three hours, six hours, 10 hours for 10KM, 25KM, and 50KM, respectively. More info at www.fgvtekamtrail.com

1. DATE: 4 – 5 August 2018 (Sat -Sun).

2. START/FINISH: Pusat Penyelidikan Pertanian Tun Razak (PPPTR) at Felda Residence Tekam, Jerantut. Pahang.

3. USE WAZE TO THE RACE SITE.

4. START TIME & CUT OFF TIME. CATEGORIES START

TIME CUT OFF

TIME HOURS

50KM 7:00 AM

5:00 PM 10

25KM 7:30 AM

1:30 PM 6

10KM 8:00 AM

11:00 AM

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5. RACE PACK COLLECTION

4 August 2018 10 AM – 6 PM Pusat Penyelidikan Pertanian Tun Razak (PPPTR) at Felda Residence Tekam

• There will NO race pack collection on

race day (5 August 2018).

• If you cannot make it on 4th Aug to collect your race kit, please ask your friend to collect on your behalf provided that you sign the indemnity form attached with a copy your passport/IC.

• Please remember that you still need to do mandatory gear check (at race site) in order to collect your Timing bracelet on Sunday (5th Aug) before 7 am. If you failed to do mandatory race kit, you won’t be issued Timing Bracelet and thus there will be no timing for your race.

• Our t-shirt was ordered according to

estimation. We will do our best to offer your preferred size as indicated in registration details.

• We urge you to come early to race pack

collection and get your preferred t-shirt size.

6. PRIZES

7. BAG DEPOSIT DURING RACE • Bag deposit tent will be open on race day

morning starting from 6 AM. • Please tag your bag with your NAME and

BIB number. • Please do not store any valuables inside

your bag. We won’t be held responsible for missing bag or missing items in your bag.

8. MANDATORY GEARS

10km

• Mobile Phone • Water 500 ml • Personal Cup • Whistle

25km

• Mobile Phone • Hydration Bag / Bottles with at least

Water 1,000 ml • Personal Cup • Whistle • Food / Energy Gels / Energy Bar with at

least 300 calories at start line

50km

• Headlamp (use in Caves) • Mobile Phone • Hydration Bag / Bottles with at least

Water 1,000 ml • Personal Cup • Whistle • Food / Energy Gels / Energy Bar with at

least 300 calories at start line

9. OPTIONAL GEARS • Hat / Cap • Sunglasses • Gaiter

10. FOOD & DRINK STATION • Only registered runners with bib are

allowed to enter these food & drink stations.

• Supporters and race audience are NOT allowed to enter these stations.

11. TIMING BRACELET

• 10km / 25km & 50km participants will be issued timing bracelet prior to the race.

• Please make sure your timing chip bracelet is working properly, we are not responsible if your timing bracelet became faulty during the race.

• There will be crew with timing scanners at selected CP to record your time and splits.

12. RACE COURSE

12.1 50KM MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE

12.2 25KM MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE

12.3 10KM MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE