WAIVER: I know that running is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am physically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by the rules laid out and will not claim any damages from Timpohon Run LOC in the event of an accident, injury or death which arises before, during or after my participation in the Timpohon Run. I hereby indemnify the Timpohon Run LOC and keep the indemnified and waived against all claims that may arise in consequences of the above Timpohon Run. I hereby agree to be filmed, videotaped and photograph, and to have my image and voice otherwise recorded, in any media, during my participation in Timpohon Run by the LOC official photographer(s), film crew(s) and video crew(s), and by any other entity authorised by the Timpohon Run LOC or under the condition specified by the Timpohon Run LOC. I hereby grant full permission to the Timpohon Run LOC the irrevocable, perpetual, worldwide right and licence to use, and to authorise third parties to use, in all media, my name, picture, likeness, voice biographical information for (1) news and information purposes, (2) promotion of the run in which I compete in and (3) commercial marketing purposes.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
These rules may be cited as the Timpohon Run 2024 Rules.
In these Rules:-
"TIMPOHON RUN" means the Timpohon Run event. "COMMITTEE", means the Organising Committee for the Timpohon Run.
"PARTICIPANT" means the participant of the Timpohon Run duly registered with the Committee.
CATEGORY
The Timpohon Run is open to local and international participants who are in good health and able to complete the race.
Men & Women Open Category:
All male and female participants must be a minimum of 18 years as of 05 October 2024, i.e. born before 05 October 2006.
ATTIRE
Each participant shall be free to choose his or own attire for the Timpohon Run. However, the usage of transparent attire is strictly prohibited.
ALL RUNNERS WILL GET THE FOLLOWINGS
Running T-shirt (*Running t-shirt sizes are given on a first-come-first-served basis.)
Finisher's Medal (finish within cut off time)
E-Cert (will be send to email)
BIB NUMBERS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Each participant shall be given an official bib number, which must be affixed with safety pins on the front and back of the participant's attire. Race Bib swapping is illegal. This is especially important as emergency contacts are registered with the bib. This will also ensure that there is no cheating. If this should happen the runner will be immediately disqualified and the identity will be posted to all running events.
CUT-OFF TIME
The time limit allocated to each participant shall be as follows:
Men & Women Open (age 18 years above)
The time limit for the loop route from the starting point to the finishing shall be within 4 hours.
Note: Runners who exceed the cut-off time(s) will be "swept" back to the ending point.
OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE
Each participant shall complete the Timpohon Run without any outside assistance. If this should happen, the runner will be immediately disqualified.
DRINKING WATER SUPPLY
Runners are required to be self-sufficient on the run course with water/aid stations (W) set up to cater for refilling of hydration packs or water bottles at intervals of about 2 kilometres to 3 kilometres along the marked race course. Please remember to bring your hydration pack. While water bottles will be provided at the event, we strongly recommend that runners also bring their own hydration packs.
CHECK STATION JUDGES
Check station judges with official name tags will be based at various check station(s) along the route. Each participant is required to pass through all check stations; failing which shall result in his or her automatic disqualification.
Any participant decided to drop out during the race must notify the race staff and proceed to walk back to the starting/finishing line.
TRANSPORTATION
Shuttle services will be provided on 5 October 2024. Kindly refer the schedule below:
04:00 am - From Various Hotel in Kundasang (along the nearby main road Kundasang to Kinabalu Park)
01:00 pm – From Kinabalu Park to various hotels in Kundasang (along the nearby main road Kundasang to Kinabalu Park).
APPEAL JURY
Any participant may appeal to the Jury which shall consist of three members headed by a Technical Race Official. Any decision made by the appeal Jury shall be final.
INDEMNITY
The Committee shall not be liable for any injury or death, which occurs to any participant before, during or after the Timpohon Run.
AMENDMENT TO RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Committee reserves the right to amend the Rules of the Timpohon Run at any time as it may deem fit.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RULES
You must stay on the trail at all times. Shortcutting is strictly prohibited. Picking up plants, animals, fungi, and rocks along the race course as well as within the overall race area is prohibited.
No littering along the course.
CLOSING DATE OF REGISTRATION:
Online registration will close on 3 October 2024, but walk-in registration will still be available on 4 October 2024.
RACE PACK COLLECTION DATE:
4th October 2024 (Venue: Kinabalu Hall, Kinabalu Park)
OTHERS
Due to the strict rules inside the Park area, the Timpohon Run will not accept any entry from runners participating for charitable reasons.
RACE SCHEDULE
04 OCTOBER 2024, FRIDAY (VENUE: KINABALU HALL, KINABALU PARK)
10:00am - 6:00pm: Collection of race kit.
05 OCTOBER 2024, SATURDAY
04:00 am : Bus transfer for participants from various hotel around Kundasang (nearby to main road Kundasang to Kinabalu Park)
05:30 am : Arrival of participants at Kinabalu Hall, Kinabalu Park.
07:00 am : Race Flag-off.
08:30 am : Expected the first runner to arrive at the finishing line, Kinabalu Hall.
10:30 am : Prize Presentation.
11:30 am : Cut-off time for Men & Women Category at the finishing line.
12:30 pm : Race ends.
01:00 pm : Bus transfer for participants back to various Hotel in Kundasang.
PRIZES MONEY (MEN & WOMEN)
1st Place - RM500.00
2nd Place - RM400.00
3rd Place - RM300.00
4th Place - RM200.00
5th Place - RM150.00