Update: the cut-off time for the full marathon is extended from 12 to 14 hours.



After long deliberations we have decided to introduce the DIE HARD SERIES©, which will push participants to the limit. The brutal and unforgiving terrain will test their skills, endurance and determination to reach the finishing line.



The series will cater for trail runners and hikers. Some events will favour the trail runners, while others, hikers.



For every event the participants will collect points based on their finishing position which then will be accumulated in an overall ranking.



The International Nuang Jungle Marathon is the first event in the Die Hard Series©.



The 1st edition of the International Nuang Jungle Marathon is an international endurance marathon for trail runners and hikers. Although it is a race with time registration, it is rather a fight against yourself instead of against the clock. Set within the tropical rainforest and dense jungles of Hulu Langat (Selangor), runners and hikers will have to endure harsh conditions before reaching the finish line.



In order to cater for all levels of trail runners and hikers, two categories have been created. Even less experienced hikers can participate for the 21km Half Marathon while the 42km Full Marathon is specifically designed for those who want to push the limits. Do you dare take the challenge?



The two events will take place on the same day, 9th November 2014.



The 42km event, which will have a category for men and one for women, is designed for the trail runners and hikers who really want to go beyond the usual and the normal. The treacherous climb of Gunung Nuang starts in Hulu Langat, followed by a descent towards Janda Baik to reach the half-way point. Next Gunung Nuang has to be climbed again, this time towards Hulu Langat. Participants will have to push themselves to the limit in order to finish the event within the given timeframe of 12 hours.



Also the 21km event will have a category for men and one for women and caters for trail runners and hikers who are not looking for the extreme but rather want to participate in an organised race. Of course the climb of Gunung Nuang from Hulu Langat will have its toll and remains challenging. This event is certainly suited for less experienced hikers as well. No doubt that there is lesser pressure to meet the cut-off time of 10 hours compared to the full marathon, as this event can be considered as an extended day hike or trail run.



What's included...?



•registration fee

•goodies bag

•race pack

•event T-shirt

•transport from and to the car park

•transfer drop bag

•water supply along the track

•isotonic drinks along the track

•fruit and energy gel along the track

•first aid stations and standby rescue team

•one cooked meal

•finisher’s medal

•finisher’s T-shirt

•certificate of completion or certificate of participation

•prize monies for the thirty top-ranked runners in each category



Registration is necessary and all the information you need can be found in this WEBSITE (http://www.nuangmarathon.com/)



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