SAS International Eco Challenge 2009
SAS International Eco Challenge 2009 is a perfect opportunity for the running and adventure sports enthusiasts to head on down to two of Pahang’s most treasured eco tourism spots to participate in this years adventure race. We have planned a demanding yet fun filled eco adventure race by traversing the race routes that will take you through some of the most scenic and breathtaking sights and sounds of Tasik Bera and Pulau Tioman.
Sultan Ahmad Shah International Eco Challenge 2009 is basically a half marathon race with the participants having to run the eco jungle trails of Tasik Bera and Pulau Tioman. The challenge is divided into the following categories:-
International Category (Men/Women) – Participants must participate in both legs of the event ie the 1st leg – Tasik Bera and the 2nd leg Pulau Tioman. The participant with the best combined score from both these legs will be declared the overall champion of SAS Eco Challenge 2009. The Iron Lady award of SAS Eco Challenge 2009 will be awarded to the highest score lady participant of the two legs.
Local Category (Men/Women) – Participants may also sign up for only 1 leg of the eco challenge ie they may sign up to run either the Tasik Bera or Pulau Tioman Leg of the Eco Challenge. The winner of each leg will be declared the “Juara Tasik Bera” or “Juara Pulau Tioman” respectively.
The Race Dates are as follows:
1st Leg Tasik Bera May 2, 2009 24km
2nd Leg Pulau Tioman May 9, 2009 21km
For Tasik Bera, the race route is the same for both the Men and Woman category while at Pulau Tioman a slightly different race route is planned. The race routes will take participants through kampong roads, secondary roads and off to the beaten jungle track and trails.
For more info log on to :http://www.eco-challenge.com.my/
