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KL City Day Run (Dataran Merdeka, KL)
Download the entry form here

Date: 5th April 2009
Zon 1
Location: Gunung Nuang,Pangsun,Hulu Langat, Selangor.

Date: 5th July 2009
Zon 2
Location: Gunung Besar Hantu,Kuala Kelawang, Negeri Sembilan.

Date: 8th November 2009
Zon 3
Location: Gunung Bujang Melaka,Kampar, Perak.

Organized by: Persatuan Kembara Negara (NAA)

Website: www.kembaranegara.net

Contact persons:
En. Dindera Billah (013-376 3698)
En. Ahmad Reduan (019-250 0022)

Bidor Half Marathon (Dewan Muhibbah Bidor, Perak)
Organized by the Bidor Runners Sports and Recreation Club (formerly known as Bidor Kaki Runners) targeting 1,500. For details and entry forms call 019-5105832 (Leng Ka Nyam, President) or download here: Page 1 | Page 2

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT : BIDOR HALF MARATHON 2009 (26TH April, 2009 Sunday)

RUNNING ENTHUSIASTS are encouraged to join the Bidor Half Marathon 2009 organised by Bidor Runners Sports And Recreation Club Perak at Dewan Muhibbah Bidor on 29th April 2009.

The event will start at 7.00 am and is divided in to 13 categories – Men/Women Open 21km (16years and above), Men Veteran 21km (40years and above), Men/Women Open 10km (18 years and above), Men/Women Veteran 10km (50 years and above), Men/Women Junior 10 km (under 18),Team Event, Adults 3km and Children 3km Run . The first three winners in the eight categories will receive a two day/one night trip for two, sponsored by My Gopeng Resort whom is the main sponsor for this running event. “We are expecting more than 1,500 participants from Malaysia, Singapore, and expatriates from Hong Kong, Japan and Britain.” said, club president Leng Ka Nyam.

Entry fee is RM35 for adults and RM20 (students and those aged below 18). Closing date for registration is April 10. Finisher’s medals and certificates are awarded to all finishers within the qualifying time as specified.

Participants an collect their T-shirts, numbers and goodie bags from Tukang Jahit Mexico at Jalan Panggung Wayang, Bidor, from April 18-25.

Entry Form can be obtained from: www.pacesetters.com.my, www.runnersmalaysia.com.my, and bidor half marathon blogs. Email: bidorrunnersclub@gmail.com

For details call 016-5268832/012-5027218/019-4329119/017-5721721.

Relay For Life KL 2009 - Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back (MSN Training Stadium, Bukit Jalil). Organised by the National Cancer Society Malaysia. Get the info and registration form here. Page 1 | Page 2

PRESS RELEASE
Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 Set To Take Off In June With The Aim Of Being Sustainable
RM 350,000 biggest ever cash prize for a marathon in Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur, 20 January 2009 – The inaugural Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 is set to place Malaysia on the global map of marathons by being a sustainable event. Following in the footsteps of eight successful Standard Chartered Marathons spanning four continents, the Race offers the biggest prize money ever for a marathon in Malaysia (RM 350,000) with a guaranteed prize pool for Malaysian runners.

Octagon, a division of CMGRP (M) Sdn. Bhd and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad officially launched Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009, today. The launch was officiated by the Minister of Youth and Sports, YB Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob. Endorsed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 is also sanctioned by the Malaysia Amateur Athletic Union (MAAU), International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

YB Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri said in his speech, "Our vision at the Ministry of Youth and Sports is to develop an active, healthy and energetic community. Specifically, we aspire to realise this by making running an accessible sport for all to enjoy. A world-class, international race such as the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 lends support to this goal by fostering the spirit of excellence not just among professional athletes but among all Malaysians, from the youngest to the oldest of them."

Octagon who are specialists in sporting events worldwide, aims to attract 12,500 participants for what is expected to be the marathon of the year. Ivan Brixi, Managing Director for Octagon in Asia, elaborated, "We aspire for this race to become a race for everyone – professional athletes, amateurs, families with children, corporate and NGO bodies and anyone who wants to be a part of something fun and inspirational. We have every intention to make this Marathon a sustainable one – both by "greening" it and through the charity element. This means we will do our best to use recyclable materials where possible for the runners' giveaways and encourage KL to become a car-free zone for the day. Indeed we will do everything in our power to reduce the carbon footprint of this event.

The Race will start from Merdeka Square on 28 June 2009. The route for the marathon will showcase some of the capital's most famous landmarks, making it an ideal attraction for tourists and out-of-towners."

Julian Wynter, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad said,"We are very excited to add KL to the Standard Chartered series of marathons. In all eight countries where we sponsor Marathons, each has created a real buzz amongst the marathon-running community globally and we know that Standard Chartered KL Marathon will be no exception."

"Standard Chartered Marathons characterise the values and attitudes we believe in and live by every day – having a can-do attitude, the courage to try, and the stamina and determination to go the extra mile, no matter what. They also embody our Right Partner promise to our governments, our communities, and our people – to help our communities grow and prosper."

Octagon's goal is to establish the Standard Chartered KL Marathon as the best in the region and to ultimately achieve the Silver and Gold recognition from IAAF within the next 5 years.

Octagon proudly welcomes Standard Chartered Malaysia as the Title Sponsor and MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd as a Gold Sponsor in the Insurance category. More sponsors will be announced in the coming months.

Mountain to Mountain Challenge 2009

Date: 5th July 2009
Zon 2
Location: Gunung Besar Hantu,Kuala Kelawang, Negeri Sembilan.

Date: 8th November 2009
Zon 3
Location: Gunung Bujang Melaka,Kampar, Perak.

Organized by: Persatuan Kembara Negara (NAA)

Website: www.kembaranegara.net

Contact persons:
En. Dindera Billah (013-376 3698)
En. Ahmad Reduan (019-250 0022)

NR Padawan Nature Challenge [Duathlon & Running] (Borneo Highlands Resort, Sarawak)

BHR Padawan Nature Challenge 2009 is a cycling and trekking adventure with competition categories for experts and amateurs. It is jointly organized by Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) & Borneo Highlands Resort (BHR) for the 2nd year. The Challenge gives an opportunity for nature lovers and adventurous individuals to be close to Nature and to experience the environmental and adventure tourism aspects of Padawan (Including Borneo Highlands Resort).

Competition Categories include:

1. MPP Chairman Challenge Trophy (Open)
   10KM Cycling (Kampung Annah Rais to Borneo Highlands Resort Plateau) & 15KM Trekking (within the Resort)
2. Trekking Group I (Age Group: 18-40 yrs old)
   10KM Trekking (within Borneo Highlands Resort)
3. Trekking Group II (Age Group: 41 yrs old and above)
   10KM Trekking (within Borneo Highlands Resort)

For more info, please contact Malcolm Chen of MMVC Network at +65 97613417 or email: malchen@singnet.com.sg

RunnersMalaysia Beginners' Running Program (Lembah Kiara Park, TTDI) Free of charge session on running basics catering to newcomers. Get great tips on running, stretching, weight management, nutrition, shoes and more! Directional map to where we meet | More info.

World Wide Festival of Races (incorporating the 4th Phedippidations World Wide Half Marathon, “Kick the Couch 5K”, and the “Zen Run 10K” ) (Taman Tasik Perdana Car Park, Taman Tasik Perdana KL). This is a free worldwide event
where runners from all over the world run together at the same time.
More info and registration at the official website.

Press Release
October 10th and 11th in the year 2009 will mark the fourth running of the “Kick the Couch 5K”, the “Zen Run 10K” and the “Phedippidations World Wide Half Marathon Challenge”.

Registration opens on the first day of Spring, Friday March 20th in what will be the largest gathering of fellow runners from all over the good planet Earth.

Every podcast here on RunningPodcasts.org has a part to play in this event, as we use the power of new media to promote the sport of running, invite non-runners to rise off the “Couch of DOOM” and to inspire all runners to “step it up a notch” to take part in this global event with a local twist.

In the months that follow, there will be a lot written and recorded about the World Wide Festival of Races. Together we can change the world in a positive way, by using this event as a tool to show the world that the running life style is one that promises health, happiness, camaraderie and friendly support as we celebrate living our lives to the top!

Think Global, Run Local!

- Steve Runner, event co-founder

RunnersMalaysia Beginners' Running Program (Taman Tasik Perdana Car Park) Free of charge session on running basics catering to newcomers. Get great tips on running, stretching, weight management, nutrition, shoes and more! Directional map to where we meet | More info.

Mountain to Mountain Challenge 2009

Date: 8th November 2009
Zon 3
Location: Gunung Bujang Melaka,Kampar, Perak.

Organized by: Persatuan Kembara Negara (NAA)

Website: www.kembaranegara.net

Contact persons:
En. Dindera Billah (013-376 3698)
En. Ahmad Reduan (019-250 0022)