, formerly known as the Malaysian Mountain Trail Festival, has joined the UTMB World Series and is set to welcome runners from around the world to Taiping and the incredible jungles of northwest Malaysia. , with entries opening for UTMB Index holders on 4 June while general registration opens to all runners on 6 June. The event was , who remains the Race Director for Malaysia Ultra Trail by UTMB.
From 15-17 November, it oYers trail runners heading to Malaysia a choice of five races, with a . Ewegene Tan looks forward to welcoming runners from around the world to Malaysia for what promises to be an event to remember. “Prior to our first event in 2018 we spent three years scouting the region for the best possible trails and we can’t wait to welcome the world to Malaysia as a part of the UTMB World Series this November,” explains Tan.
“Malaysia Ultra-Trail by UTMB® will take runners into jungle reserves and in the Forest Reserve for which access is limited.” “Runners will traverse a wide variety of unique trails, from old railroad beds to plantation trails, four-by four tracks and rugged jungles, all based out of the historical town of Taiping which is steeped in history,” he continues. “At our heart we are a community event, trail running is all about bringing people together and we look forward to expanding our community as we join the UTMB World Series.
” The event begins with the Vertical Kilometre, or MYVK, on Friday 15 November Kicking the UTMB World Seri.
