MYVK

The first and only VK race in Malaysia will start the party at the Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB. Entries open 6 June.

Distance

5.6 KM

Elevation Gain

1000 M+

Start Date

Friday 15th November 2024

Race Start

Maxwell Hill / Bukit Larut - 08:00

Max Allowed Race Time

2 Hours 30 Minutes

Price

MYR 170

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

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.

DROP BAGS

MYVK Challengers are only allowed to drop a finishing drop bag which allows you to have your own personal supplies (gels, food, change of socks, shoes, shorts, lubricant, etc.) available at the finish.
Read the rules on drop bags

MANDATORY GEAR

Every runner at Malaysia Ultra-Trail will have to carry mandatory gear. The mandatory gear list contains what we believe is the absolute minimum to keep you safe during the event and in the region’s unpredictable weather systems. For MYVK runners, your gear will need to be checked pre-race.
Read Mandatory Gear rules

TRAINING ON COURSE

The MYVK course is on privately owned land which is not accessible to public throughout the year. No Training on Course is allowed.
Read about Training & Nutrition