Dear Runners,
Greetings from all of us at the Borneo International Marathon. October 12th is not that long away now and we’re pretty excited with the upcoming events. Just a few quick points, reminders and some general information :
1) RACE START TIMES
First off we would like to update and remind all runners of the reporting times and flag-off times.
| CATEGORY AGE GROUP TIME LIMIT REPORTING TIME RACE START | ||||
| Full – Open | 18yrs – 40yrs | 7 hours | 4:am | 4:30am |
| Full – Veteran | 40yrs and above | 7 hours | 4:am | 4:30am |
| Half - Junior | 10yrs – 18yrs | 3 hours 30 mins | 5:30am | 6am |
| Half – Open | 18yrs – 40 yrs | 3 hours 30 mins | 5:30am | 6am |
| Half – Veteran | 40yrs and above | 3 hours 30 mins | 5:30am | 6am |
| 10KM – Junior | 10yrs-18yrs | 2 hours | 6:30am | 7am |
| 10KM – Open | 18yrs-40yrs | 2 hours | 6:30am | 7am |
| 10KM – Veteran | 40 yrs and above | 2 hours | 6:30am | 7am |
| 400M Kids Run | 6yrs and under | | 9am | 9:30am |
| 800M Kids Run | 10yrs and under | | 9am | 9:30am |
| 1500M Kids Run | 10yrs-12yrs | | 9am | 9:30am |
Please be at the reporting station by the time stated for your respective runs. We have had to push back the Full Marathon starting time by 30 minutes due to a request from the police. All other race flag-off times remain the same.
For those of you who are arranging for shuttle transfers with Popular Express on the morning of the event, please double check your hotel pick-up times with them.
Parents, we have added on a 1500M Kids Run for the 10 to 12 year olds. The fees for all kids runs are RM5 (not inclusive of registration pack or shirt)
2) REGISTRATION PACK COLLECTION INFO :
Registration packs will be available for collection on
- Friday 10th October and Saturday 11th October
- From 12pm – 8pm
- At Likas Sports Complex Multipurpose Hall, the same venue for the Welcome Dinner Pasta Party.
- The adidas FootScan system will be made available to runners during this time. Mr. Krishnan Karrupan, the head of running for adidas Malaysia, will be on hand to advise runners on appropriate running footwear.
- We will require your Registration Number or official receipt number. Please have these with you when collecting your packs.
- We will not be able to provide collection for registration packs on Sunday. If you are unable to collect your pack by Saturday please appoint someone to collect it for you.
3) WELCOME DINNER PASTA PARTY
Many of you have indicated your attendance for this pasta party which is generously hosted by Sabah Tourism Board and is free of charge for registered runners. Should you wish to purchase a ticket for a spouse or friend the ticket prices are RM25 for adults and RM15 for children 10 years and below. The Pasta Party is not only necessary for Marathon runners to load up on their carbo intake, but a great opportunity for runners to interact with each other and to make new friends.
Please let me know should you wish to attend.
4) VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are an essential part of any event running smoothly and volunteering offers a great experience for those who do not wish to participate as runners but would still like to contribute in some way to the Borneo International Marathon. We have volunteer forms available for interested parties. Cheerleaders are also welcomed and encouraged so please do get your family and friends to come and cheer you on as you make your way along one of our three routes offered or as you cross the finish line.
If anyone would like volunteer forms please drop me a line and I will email or fax these forms to you.
5) SOMETHING INTERESTING
SabahAir Aviation Sdn. Bhd. will be offering 10 minute helicopter joyrides around Kota Kinabalu at RM115 per person based on 4 people per flight. This offers a fantastic vantage point and new perspective of viewing our beautiful city. Highly recommended for first time visitors to Kota Kinabalu. Helicopter joyrides will be available on Sunday morning at the car park area of Likas Stadium from 8am to 12pm.
6) DEADLINE EXTENTION
Due to last minute interest, we have extended our cut-off dates. We are open for registrations until Monday 6th October.
Should you require additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. We are looking forward to meeting all of you. See you in October!
With best wishes,
Shan Sandhu
Event Coordinator
Borneo International Marathon
B702, 7th Floor, Phase 2
Wisma Merdeka
Jalan Tun Razak
88000 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, Malaysia
M : +6-012-8022 077
T/F : +088-218 833
W : www.borneomarathon.com
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