MYVK
The first and only VK race in Malaysia will start the party at the Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB. Entries open 6 June.
This time trial formatted vertical challenge will take runners to 1000m (asl) within 5.6 KM, through technical forest reserves and Virgin Jungle Reserves (VJR). This is a perfect race for elevation hunters and for those who intend to warm up for the other races planned for the race weekend. Runners will have a view of Taiping town to the Straits of Melaka upon crossing the finish line.
RACE DETAILS
| MYVK | FRIDAY 15 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 | N/A |
| MINIMUM AGE | 18 years of age on race day |
| TOTAL ALLOWABLE TIME | 2.5 hours |
| CUTOFF PACE REQUIRED | 26:78 mins/km |
| FIRST FINISHER | 50mins (8:50am) |
| FINAL FINISHER | 2hours 30mins (11:00am, Friday 15 November) |
| TIMING RESULTS | Time Trial Format (Rolling Start). 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 and above) |
| AWARDS & PRIZES | 10 Overall male and female will receive a trophy (prize presentation on 17 November 2024) |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The race will start at the foot of Maxwell Hill (Kaki Bukit Larut) and finish at 1036m asl at Angkasa.
The course will take runners up to 1036m asl within 5.6KM/1000m via forest reserves and Virgin Jungle Reserves surrounding Maxwell Hill.
A perfect example of the harder the climb the better the view.
KEY INFO FOR MYVK RUNNERS
All the information you need to know before starting an extraordinary adventure.
