MY100
The MY100 is the ultimate challenge at the Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB. Entries open 6 June.
Race Category
Running Stones
3
Finals Access
Runners will be tested with a mixture of technical and non-technical trails whilst journeying through the pristine tropical rainforest, most notably the Virgin Jungle Reserves (VJR) surrounding Maxwell Hill, one of the oldest hill stations in Malaysia, and past historical relics like the pre-war railway tunnels in Taiping.
RACE DETAILS
| MY100 | SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2024 |
|---|---|
| ENTRY INCLUSIONS | Race entry, athlete t-shirt, finisher medal, finisher tee, finisher certificate, fully stocked aid stations, drop bag service, on-course medical support and assistance, insurance, drawstring bag, finishing refreshment-meal. |
| TRANSPORT | N/A |
| MANDATORY GEAR | All runners must carry mandatory gear during the race. Details are on the Mandatory Gear page. |
| MINIMUM AGE | 18 years of age on race day |
| TOTAL ALLOWABLE TIME | 32 hours |
| CUTOFF PACE REQUIRED | 19:51 mins/km |
| FIRST FINISHER | 11hr 15min (4:15pm) |
| FINAL FINISHER | 32 hours (11:00am, Sunday) |
| TIMING RESULTS | The following age divisions for both male and female will be used for race results (age on race day will be used determine your age division): Open (18-29yr), Veterans (30-39yr), Masters (40-49yr), Super Masters (50-59yr), Grand Masters (60-69yr), Supreme Masters (70+yr) |
| AWARDS & PRIZES | Overall Top 3 male and female in MY100. 10 Overall fastest male and female receive a trophy 5 Overall fastest male and female receive free entry to the following year’s event. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each division |
| UTMB World Series |  The MY100 is a UTMB World Series 100 Event. Finishers of MY100 will receive 3 running stones. |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The race will start at Esplanade Taiping and finish at Jalan Kota, Taiping. The course will take runners through the iconic Taiping Lake Garden where runners can expect to hear the call of the wilds. From the Taiping Lake Garden, runners will be taken deep into Burmese Pool enroute to AS1 (Tiger Temple). Upon exiting Speedy Hill at Sasanakkha Buddist Sanctuary, runners will catch the first aerial glimpse of Taiping town and the Straits of Melaka enroute to AS1.
Runners will cross the first river at Tiger Temple after Sasanakkha Buddist Sanctuary by running on cemented platforms so as not to get wet. From here, runners will be challenged with undulating uphills towards AS2 at Jalan Mat Kassim at Ayer Kuning. The course will take runners through palm estates, durian plantations besides malay reserves villages surrounding Ayer Kuning. Runners will be treated to a view of Taiping town and on a few occasions Mount Bubu (Gunung Bubu – 1657m asl).
From AS2, runners will be taken to AS3 via the durian hills at Bukit Cempedak and Bukit Melayu. For the majority of runners, this is where you will hear the forest waking up at the break of dawn. It’s a priceless experience to look forward to.
From AS3 to AS4, runners will have a once in a lifetime experience running through the pre-war railway tunnel and railway line. Runners will then head towards AS5 at U-Turn Ayer Kuning via a forest reserve compartment and a coconut plantation which will give runners an amazing aerial view of Ayer Kuning Village towards Taiping town and the Straits of Melaka.
The mid-way point is at AS5, where runners may retrieve their drop bags, change into fresh gear, and enjoy a hot meal. From AS5 runners will head toward AS6 at Bukit Limau via Bukit 500. As runners head towards the peak of Bukit 500, they can savour the moment and enjoy the view – taking in valley surroundings separating Ayer Kuning and Tar Mo.
From AS6, runners will head towards AS7 at Maxwell Hill via the Virgin Jungle Reserves. Runners will be taken on an unforgettable 8KM/ 1300m journey to the peak of Maxwell Hill at TM Tower (Menara TM) before a 3KM downhill to AS7 – Angkasa. Runners can expect to have an aerial view of Taiping town, Straits of Melaka and Penang Island at the peak. Besides that, runners will be able to witness the rich flora and fauna along the course.
From AS7, runners will wind 10KM/ 1000m downhill towards AS8 at Maxwell BaseCamp. The journey down will provide runners with aerial view “windows” of Taiping town and its surroundings. Runners will continue on to AS9-Angkasa on a 10KM/1200m journey via Murugan Temple, the Box Bungalow and the Nest Bungalow which are all pre-war buildings.
From AS9-Angkasa, runners will be challenged with a 10KM/1000m downhill towards AS10 where they will check in for the last time before heading towards the finish line at Jalan Kota(adjacent to Taiping Land Office/ Kwantung Association) via Taiping Lake Garden, Taiping Prison, and Taiping New Club.
KEY INFO FOR MY100 RUNNERS
All the information you need to know before starting an extraordinary adventure.
SUPPORT CREW
We love support crews almost as much as our runners at Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB – you are always the most colourful (and loudest!) and a huge part of the magical atmosphere of the whole weekend. However, to keep the event manageable as well as fair and safe for all athletes, we do not allow support crews to provide assistance.
But you have the very important job of getting your runners to the finish line, hence we welcome spectators to cheer on the runners at selected aid stations.
- Spectators are only allowed at :
a) AS2 Ayer Kuning b) AS4 Changkat Ibol c) AS8 Maxwell BaseCamp - Pacers are not allowed for the MY100
- Spectators cannot run alongside their runners at any point on the course outside of the aid stations and may only cheer on their runners on the above-mentioned AS.
For more helpful information please visit the Transport & Parking page and Spectators page.
DROP BAGS
A drop bag service will be available which allows you to have your own personal supplies (gels, food, change of socks, shoes, shorts, lubricant, etc.) available at certain checkpoints or at the finish.
Your bag needs to be closable and soft and a reasonable size. In short, it needs to be properly concealed. Bags that are not properly sealed will be rejected.
Cool bags from the big supermarkets are perfect! In line with our commitment to sustainability please don’t use plastic bags or plastic boxes – these will not be accepted. One drop bag per runner is allowed for finishing and at midway point at AS5.
Aid station drop bags can be delivered to the drop bag tents at race start area on Saturday 16 November 2024 from 01:00am. Please don't be early, as if not placed directly into the correct aid station trucks they may go missing!
Collect by showing your race number. Any drop bags not collected by 02:00pm on the Sunday 17 November 2024 will be disposed of.
- Please don’t use glass bottles/jars
- Clearly mark your drop bag using permanent marker pen with: Surname, Race number, aid station location
- At aid station and the finish line drop bags will be lined up numerical order. Any bags without or clearly written/visible with a name and race number, will place at the end of the number range.
- Only the runner can collect their drop bag at the drop bag locations. Once each aid station drop bag is finished with it must be taken to the used drop bag pile. Please produce your bib no and sign in and sign out when depositing and when retrieving your drop bags.
- There is a drop bag service for runners without a support crew. Runners may use a mixture of support crew at some aid stations and the drop bag service at other aid stations. Please don’t use the drop bag service for any aid stations where your support crew will be.
