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WATERMELON SANDGLASS ULTRA
INTRODUCTION
The Watermelon Sandglass Ultra is a Last Man Standing event with a twist. Every lap you lose a minute from the cutoff. On the first lap you have 60 minutes to complete the 6.3 km out and back. The following lap you will only have 59 minutes to do so. This will continue until there is only one person capable of completing the 6.3 km lap.
Race course is in Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve and areas around it, where this ecological haven was first established as a reserve in 1906, rendering it one of the nation’s oldest conservation areas. Set in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s bustling city centre, one can now discover the enchanting KL Forest Eco Park, a verdant oasis concealed amidst an urban sprawl. In addition to its strategic location and proximity to the city centre, KL Forest Eco Park also offers a variety of activities and attractions catering to visitors of all ages.
Each lap will have roughly 170m of elevation gain and loss. There will be one aid station at the start/finish area.
This is a not a closed course, meaning there will be traffic. When run outside KL Forest Eco Park, runners should always run on side of the road facing traffic, and will be required to have a headlamp and blinker on after sunset.
This event will run concurrently with KL Forest Eco Park Endurance (KLFEPE) with support of Jabatan Perhutanan Wilayah Persekutuan.
RACE INFORMATION
| Date | 20 July 2024 (Race Entry Pack Collection / 10.00am – 4.00pm) |
| 20 July 2024 (Race Briefing / 4.45pm) | |
| Flag Off | 20 July 2024, 5.00pm |
| Venue | Taman Eko Rimba Kuala Lumpur (KL Forest Eco Park) |
| Format | Looping (6.3 km/loop, 170 EG/loop), Last Man Standing |
| Event Page | https://www.facebook.com/wmsgultra |
| Website | https://projekhijo.com/wmsgultra/ |
| Email Address | wmsgultra@gmail.com |
EVENT SCHEDULE
| DESCRIPTION | DISTANCE | DURATION | TIME | REMARK |
| 20 JULY 2024 (SATURDAY) | ||||
| Expo & Race Entry Pack Collection (REPC) | WMSG Ultra | 10.00am-4.00pm | Taman Eko Rimba KL | |
| Race Briefing | WMSG Ultra | 4.45pm | Taman Eko Rimba KL | |
| Race Start (Flag Off) | WMSG Ultra | 5.00pm | Taman Eko Rimba KL | |
Note:
- Schedule is subjected to change when deemed necessary by organizer.
- Mandatory gears check will be conducted during REPC and randomly along the race course.
- Please always follow the instructions from event crew.
REGISTRATION PERIOD
| DESCRIPTION | AGE | DISTANCE | FEE | LIMIT |
| 13/5 – 30/6 | 18 & above | 6.3km/loop | RM240 | 50 |
*Registration fee is NOT included entry fee to Taman Eko Rimba Kuala Lumpur (RM10 Malaysian, RM40 International)
*If you drop out of Watermelon Sandglass Ultra at any point of the race, you may enter KL Forest Eco Park Endurance (KLFEPE) for FREE (as DNF souvenir).
*KLFEPE is a timed race format. If you choose 12 hours format, your distance covered during WMSG Ultra will be counted starting from 8.00 pm, 20th July 2024 (if you drop out of WMSG Ultra after 8.00 pm, 20th July 2024). If you drop out before 8.00 pm, 20th July 2024, your distance will start fresh and flag-off together with KLFEPE participants at 8.00 pm, 20th July 2024.
Choose your KLFEPE category:
- 12 hours (flag off 8.00 pm, 20th July 2024)
- 6 hours (flag off 2.00 am, 21st July 2024)
RULES
- Runners must stay on the course once the sandglass is turned upside down and cannot visit their crew, their tent, their vehicle or receive aid from anyone.
- The only reason for leaving the course once the sandglass is turned upside down is to use the restrooms.
- Once you finish your loop you may choose to do what you want, but must be back in the starting corral before the bell rings (from loop 2 and above).
- Runners can provide their own aid/support station. There will be a space next to the Start/Finish line to set up small personal items. A camp area will be close by where you may set up a tent.
- All participants are allowed to have their own support crews.
- Participants may carry their own food and drinks before the flag off, but no assistance will be allowed during loop.
- No pacer is allowed on the course.
- No trekking poles is permitted.
- No umbrella is permitted.
- Late start is not allowed.
- Participants need to carry all mandatory items.
- No participants are allowed to start without a working head lamp (in the dark).
- Switch off the head lamp in the dark will be disqualified.
- Participants will need to follow the designed directions.
Timing
- WMSG Ultra will be officially timed using timing chip per loop.
Winner/Results
- The winner is the last person to complete a loop.
- All other participants are technically DNF.
- If no runner can complete one more loop than anyone else, there is no winner.
EVENT TEE
ROUTEMAP
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