INTRODUCTION

Gear up for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Gombak with our epic beginner-friendly Gombak Adventure Race (GAR), a multisport race on 22nd June, 2024. Located in Gombak, this 6-hour event is designed to introduce thrill-seekers to the excitement of adventure racing against the backdrop of stunning near to city green landscapes.

Prepare for an exhilarating adventure weekend in one of the most stunning parts of Gombak. The event features a basic navigation course, ensuring that every twist and turn is an opportunity for adventure and fun. We are confident that the challenges and scenic beauty will leave you hooked on the thrill of adventure racing.

Teams of two will bike, run or trek, paddle, abseil, and seek out checkpoints, welcoming participants of all fitness levels. A sense of adventure is all you need. Gombak Adventure Race (GAR) is a multisport race event that combines the disciplines of cycling, trekking, orienteering, lake tubing, and water abseiling. Gombak Adventure Race 2024 will run concurrently with Trail Des Gombak 2024 and is supported by KBS and JAKOA.

Winners will stand a chance to win cash prizes and a FREE ENTRY to GEOPARK ADVENTURE CHALLENGE (GAC).

Race Information

 REPC & MEI  21 June 2024, 10.00am – 10.00pm
 Flag Off  22 June 2024, 7.30am
 Venue  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak
 Team Format  Team of 2
 Category  Men's Team, Mixed Team
 Distance  40KM (approximate)
 Duration  6 hours
 Event Page  https://www.facebook.com/gombakadvrace/
 Website  https://projekhijo.com/gombakadvrace/
 Email Address  gombakadventurerace@gmail.com

Registration Period / Fees

 DESCRIPTION TEAM OF 2
 Early Bird
 10/5 - 31/5
RM300
 Normal
 1/6 - 7/6
RM400

Event Schedule

DESCRIPTION TIME  REMARK
21 JUNE 2024 (FRIDAY)  
Race Entry Pack Collection (REPC) & Mandatory Equipment Inspection (MEI) Opens 10.00am-10.00pm  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (All Categories)
22 JUNE 2024 (SATURDAY)
 Bike Check-In 6.45am  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (All Categories)
 Race Briefing 7.15am  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (All Categories)
 Race Start (Flag Off) 7.30am  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (All Categories)
 Cut Off Time (COD) 1.30am  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (All Categories)
 Prize Giving Ceremony 1.30am  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (All Categories)

Note:

  • Each team member must attend the Mandatory Equipment Inspection. Representatives are strictly not allowed.
  • Mandatory Equipment Inspection is an important process for ensuring that all required equipment is safe and reliable, and to identify potential safety or performance problems before they become major concerns. It helps to protect individuals who use the equipment, as well as others who may be affected by its operation.
  • Schedule is subjected to change when deemed necessary by organiser.
  • All baggage must be retrieved with race bib at the respective counters by 2.00pm (22 JUNE 2024) either by racer themselves or a representative. Any drop bags not collected after 2.00pm may be disposed of. The organiser will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any item in the drop bag.

Race Format & Disciplines

GOMBAK ADVENTURE RACE (GAR) is a multisport race event that combines the disciplines of cycling, trekking, orienteering, lake tubing, and water abseiling. Racers are to compete in a team of 2, to seek out checkpoints and complete all disciplines together.

Disciplines Percentage:
Cycling = 72%
Trekking + Orienteering = 25%
Lake Tubing + Orienteering = 2%
Abseiling = 1%

Total Race Distance:
40km (approximate)

Race Duration:
6 Hours

Average Temperature:
32°C

Categories

Category Age Group  Distance Duration  Disciplines
Men's Team of 2 18 & above 40km
(approximate)
6 Hours  Cycling + Trekking + Lake Tubing + Water Abseiling
Mixed Team of 2 18 & above 40km
(approximate)
6 Hours  Cycling + Trekking + Lake Tubing + Water Abseiling

Racer's Entitlements

 DESCRIPTION
 Race Bib (Vest)
 Timing Chip
 Bike Plate & Helmet Sticker
 Event Tee
 Finisher Medal
 Finisher e-Certificate
 Food & Refreshments
 Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance

Winner's Prizes

Category Champion 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place
Men's Team of 2 RM700 + Trophy + FREE ENTRY to Geopark Adventure Challenge RM500 + Trophy RM300 + Trophy Trophy Trophy
Mixed Team of 2  RM700 + Trophy + FREE ENTRY to Geopark Adventure Challenge RM500 + Trophy RM300 + Trophy Trophy Trophy

Event T-Shirt

All participants will receive an event tee.

Participants are advised to refer to the size chart and select their sizes carefully to avoid any sizing issues.

No exchange will be allowed after confirmation of registration.

Finisher Medals

Finisher Medals will only be awarded to runners upon completion of race within cut off time.

Registered participants who do not turn up in person on Race Day will be disqualified and will not be entitled to a finisher medal.

T-Shirt Size Chart

Mandatory Items

  • Mandatory Equipment Inspection will be conducted prior to Race Entry Pack Collection and randomly during the race. Additional items may be added by the organizer where they are specific to their location, and conditions.
  • Any racers who fail to adhere to the list below will incur penalty, where time will be added to their finishing time based on the severity of the omission, and in some cases will give the organiser the right to penalize the said racer. Any decision made is at the organiser’s discretion and it will be final.
NO ITEMS QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
All Times - All Disciplines
1 Official Race Bib 1 x per participant
(no sharing)
Provided by The Organiser The official race bib must be always worn by each participant throughout the race. Vests/packs that cover the front of the bib are not permitted.
2 Passport, Map, Course Information 1 x per team Provided by The Organiser Racecourse overview, route planner, and control card, appropriate for the section of the race teams are completing. Waterproof map case required
3 Whistle 1 x per participant
(no sharing)
Each participant must always carry a whistle that is pea-less and functional in wet conditions. It must be always easily accessible to sound an alert if required
4 Magnetic Compass 2 x per team Quality compasses for accurate navigation. Compass must have a needle balanced to the magnetic zone of the race. Sports watches compasses do not meet these requirements
5 Emergency Blanket 1 x per participant
(no sharing)
Used in emergencies to reflect heat. Can be used to counter hypothermia, but also provide shade or aid in visibility
6 First Aid Kit 1 x per team First Aid Kit contents are specified separately. Must be contained in a waterproof bag
7 Fire Starting Device 1 x per team Waterproof matches, gas lighter, and steel are all acceptable fire-starting devices
8 Pocket Knife or Multi-Tools Knife 1 x per team Minimum blade length of 50mm and sharp enough to cut rope or webbing in an emergency. Folding blade for safety. Must be easily accessible while lake tubing
9 Mobile Phone 1 x per team Mobile phone with a fully charged battery turned off and sealed in a non-transparent and waterproof bag/container for emergency use only
10 Map Case 1 x per team A waterproof, transparent container used to protect maps, navigation tools, and other important documents from damage in wet and rough conditions
11 Permanent Marker Pen 1 x per team Used to mark the control card and map
All Times - Mountain Bike Disciplines
1 Mountain Bike 1 x per participant
(no sharing)
Mountain bike in good condition (no e-bike, road bike, cyclocross or gravel bike), appropriate for adventure racing
2 Helmet 1 x per participant
(no sharing)
Cycle helmet with an approved safety standard certification. (e.g. CE, UIAA or country equivalent)
3 Front Light 1 x per participant
(no sharing)
Front facing white light. May be head or handlebar mounted
4 Rear Light 1 x per participant
(no sharing)
Rear facing red light. Must be mounted on the bicycle
All Times - Lake Tubing Disciplines
1 Personal Flotation Device
(PFD/Life Jacket)
1 x per participant
(no share)
Correctly sized for the competitor and must meet safety standards. Always worn while lake tubing. Inflatable type vests not acceptable. Foam deteriorates over time and loses buoyancy
2 Rubber Inner Tube (Float) 1 x per participant
(no share)
Classic black inner tube tire. Used to allow the rider to sit comfortably on their back across the top of the tube with buttocks in the centre
3 Bike Pump or CO2 1 x per team Used to pump the tube
4 Whistle 1 x per participant
(no sharing)
Must be attached to the PFD/Life Jacket
5 2 Liter (2L) Dry Bag 1 per team Used to protect valuable items from water
First Aid Kit - All Times - All Disciplines
1 Pressure Bandage (Elastic/Crepe) 1 per team Total length of bandage is minimum of 2 metres and minimum width is 7.5cm un-stretched. Multiple bandages are permitted. Used to create localised pressure to site of injury or wound
2 Triangular Bandage 1 per team This bandage in shape of right-angle triangle can be used to make a sling, as normal bandage and other applications
3 Wound Dressing
(Sterile)
2 per team Dressing minimum dimensions 7.5cm x 7.5cm each. Applied to the wound to prevent further harm and promote healing. Self-adhesive or used in conjunction with a bandage. Gauze dressing with nonstick film recommended
4 Strapping Tape
(Adhesive/Surgical
Tape)
1 per team One roll of strapping tape. Can be used to secure bandages or dressings and in improvised splints
5 Alcohol Swab 4 per team Used to clean and sterilize the skin before apply wound plaster
6 Wound Plaster 4 per team Used to cover and protect small cuts, scrapes, and wounds on the skin

Personal Responsibility and Assumptions

You and your team together are responsible entirely for carrying suitable and appropriate equipment, clothing and sustenance for the climate, conditions, and activities in the event. This Mandatory Equipment List is NOT a list of the only items you should take. It contains the mandatory items that you and your team must carry with you, at specified times, to meet minimum safety requirements by law, prevent and/or treat SOME potential injuries, and short-term survival purposes (for example a seriously injured team member, in a stationary position, overnight in bad weather). It assumes your team members will NOT separate during the race and that you may share between members the mandatory equipment that must be carried. You will certainly need additional equipment, clothing, food, and drink for your participation in the event. Recommended: One team member should have basic first aid knowledge.

 

RULES
As a competitor in the GAR event using this list, you and your team are required to carry the mandatory equipment items with you at the specified times. Checks of mandatory equipment may occur during the race and missing equipment may result in penalties or disqualification as per the race rules. If any items are used/ consumed/lost during a leg, they must be replaced at the next transition point. The mandatory equipment is divided into two categories, equipment you and your team must always carry, and equipment you and your team must carry during a specific DISCIPLINE.

 

RECOMMENDED ITEMS

Mountain Bike Discipline:

  • Bike Repair Tool
  • Spare Tube
  • Bike Pump or CO2
  • Cycling Gloves

Trekking Discipline:

  • Trekking Poles

Paddling Discipline:

  • Hand Paddle

 

PROVIDED BY THE ORGANISER

Ropework Discipline:

  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Descending Device
  • Safety Sling & Carabiner

Questions & Answers

Q. Can I leave my ‘All Times – All disciplines’ gear at any point?
    NO.You must always have the ‘All Times’ mandatory gear with you and your team.

Q. Can I leave my bike or tube during a section?
    YES. Bike mandatory gear can be left with the bike or carried with the team. Tubing mandatory gear can be left with the float or carried with the team. (for instance, to get a CP that is more convenient on foot). ‘All Time-All Discipline’ gear must be taken with you.

Q. Can a team mate carry my backpack?
    YES, however each competitor must always wear their race bib and carry a whistle.

Q. Can I use a device to measure distance on a race map?
    YES

Q. Can I use a powered device to inflate my tube?
    NO

Q. Can I use a headlamp (light mounted on a person’s head) as a bicycle front light?
    YES

Start / Finish

The start and finish of the race is at Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak

Refunds & Transfer

If you can no longer participate in the race, please refer to ‘Refund Policy’ and ‘Entry Transfers’ below to check your available options.

 

Refund Policy
Once payment has been made and registration confirmed, there will be no refunds unless the event is cancelled by the organiser for reasons other than those stated below.

*Do note that there will be a 8% gateway charge on the total amount, or min. RM2.00, whichever is higher to be paid.

If the event course is, in the opinion of the event organiser, unsafe (for example by reason of heavy rain, high winds, bushfires, “acts of god” or advised/instruction by authorities), organiser may, in their sole discretion, attempts to re-route the course, find an alternative shortened course, or cancel the event. Organiser also reserves the right to cancel the event for any other reason which may include but is not limited to terrorism and war. If the event is cancelled, re-routed, or shortened, no refund or transfer to another event will be made. Due to the scale of the event and travel & commitment involved by competitors, it is not practical to re-schedule the event to any other weekend.

 

Entry Transfers

TRANSFER OF ENTRY BEFORE 7 JUNE 2024 (EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER)

You can transfer your entry online to an acquaintance up to 31 May 2024, 11:59pm. You need to find the person yourself to transfer your entry to. You need to sort out payment between yourself and the person taking your entry. The person who is taking your entry will also need to pay a RM20.00 transfer fee and 8% gateway charge (or min RM2.00), whichever is higher to complete their new entry.

For EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER, kindly email with Subject – EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER / Name/ Category to gombakadventurerace@gmail.com

TRANSFER OF ENTRY BETWEEN 8 to 20 JUNE 2024 (LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER)

You are also able to transfer your entry online to an acquaintance between 8 to 20 JUNE 2024, 11.59pm. You need to find the person yourself to transfer your entry to. You need to sort out payment between yourself and the person taking your entry. Change of tee size is NOT allowed. The person who is taking your entry will also need to pay a RM70.00 transfer fee and 8% gateway charge (or min RM2.00), whichever is higher.

For LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER, kindly email with Subject – LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER / Name/ Category to gombakadventurerace@gmail.com

Race Entry Pack Collection (REPC)

Date: 21 JUNE 2024, Friday
Venue: Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak
Time: 10.00am-10.00pm

Document Required For REPC

  1. Indemnity and release form to be signed by participant (only if you did not email to the organiser by 7 June 2024, 11.59pm).
  2. Confirmation slips - we encourage a paperless environment. Hence, a confirmation slip displayed through mobile/smartphone at the REPC counter will suffice.
  3. Participant can also produce NR Identity Card (Malaysian) or Passport.

 

Please note that race entry packs will not be issued on event day unless the organiser are informed in advance. This is to ensure that there is no disruption to the preparation of the race.

Kindly note that the registered participant is required to collect his / her own Race Entry Pack. You are not allowed to collect Race Entry Pack on behalf of other racers.

Insurance Coverage

All racers are covered by Personal Accident Insurance.

Class of Insurance: Personal Accident Insurance
Period of Insurance: 21-22 JUNE 2024

Accidental Death: RM10,000.00 or
Personal Disability: RM10,000.00

Lodging

You can either reserve a location close to the starting line or book a place around KL Sentral and take a Grab or taxi to the race venue.

Reservations close to the start line:

Alang Manja Resort (6018-2523736)
IIUM Homestay (603-61424784)
Anjung Villa Homestay (6019-3241487)
Sejengkalsehasta (6019-2634566)

Direction to Venue

If you are using Google Maps, please search DEWAN SERBAGUNA JAKOA BT 12 GOMBAK
If you are using Waze, please search DEWAN SERBAGUNA ORANG ASLI GOMBAK

Terms & Conditions

Click link to read and understand the Terms & Conditions of the event.

Event Organizer

 Organiser  Projek Hijo
 Website  projekhijo.com
 Facebook  Projek Hijo / Gombak Adventure Race
 Instagram  @projekhijo / @gombakadvrace
 WhatsApp  +6018-310 1771
 Email  gombakadventurerace@gmail.com