Mount Stong International Climbathon 2013

Mount Stong International Climbathon 2013 with Cash prizes worth of RM 39,000.00
Mount Stong International Climbathon 2013 is one of the rare adventure sports held at the state level. It can help promote and enliven the Mount Stong promotion of Kelantan.

Mount Stong Climbathon 2013 isorganized to promote Kelantan to the world as Stong Hill is one of places available in the State with the beauty of the highest cascading waterfall in Southeast Asia.

Stong Hill is located in Dabong's Forest, Kelantan. Stong Hill provide an interesting and compelling forest full of natural treasures and wildlife. Stong's height is 1433 meters. Stong's waterfall houses one of which is the fifth in the list of the 10 highest places of interest and eco-tourism in Malaysia. It was distinguished by high waterfall Jelawang a round 305 meters, the highest waterfall in Southeast Asia.

One of panorama around Mount Stong is Mount Ayam adjacent Mount Stong Forest Reserve Dabong. The atmosphere in this forest is so compelling to the chirping of birds-birds, but it is also a habitat for wild animals. Mount Ayam's height is 1504 meter which is 70 meters higher than Mount Stong. If the journey to conquer the summit of Mount Stong takes about 3-4 hours, Mount Ayam in turn, requires additional time of 4-5 hours to reach the summit. But to cope with a day trip it takes at least 9 hours.

The climb to the summit of Mount Ayam filled with challenges. It requires physical and mental health. The roads to be encountered, full of twists, but climbers will be served with a comfortable cool air and fresh. If you want to camp at the summit of Mount Ayam, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic view of the rising sun breaking through the blue sky filled with lumps of clouds. Encountered after a long climb, going up to Mount Stong waterfall to enjoy the cool water.

With this program indirectly it can introduce interesting places and unique culture of Kelantan to local and foreign tourists. Inbound tourism will help local people's economy in the tourism industry such as homestay and small businesses.

Mount Stong International Climbathon 2013 will be held on June 22, 2013 (Saturday) at Stong Hill, Jelawang, Dabong, Kelantan.

Mount Stong International Climbathon 2013

• Open to all individuals.
• Each participant must be fully responsible of their participation from start till the end of race. The organizer has absolute right and discretion to terminate any participant to start or continue the race, if the participant fails to follow the rules and regulation, or this race may cause harm and injury to participants. All decisions made by the organizer are final.
• Participant who has physical/mental health problem must consult and get the approval of doctor/family members before the race.
• Participants must ensure to have a good rest and drink a lot of water before the race.
• If there occurs any troubles regarding physical health problem during the race, participant is strongly advised to stop and immediately get helps/treatment from the race crews along the race route.
• Participant must use approriate tools/shoes for the race.
• The Organizer will held a race briefing one day before the race.
• The given bib number must be shown  in front of the shirt at all time during the race.
• Each participant must use the race route which has been decided by the organizer.
• The organizer has full right to modify or make changes any rules and regulations. Any participant who FAIL  to fulfill all rules and regulations decided by the organizer will cause his/her participation to be terminated or automatically Forfeit.
• The organizer will provide stage one medical/emergency aid/services during the race.
• Water station will be provided during the race.
• The organizer will always communicate with the technical crews who available along the race route.
• Any participant who unable to continue the race will be disqualified.
• The organizer has full absolute right in determining the termination of participation to any participant for safety and health reasons or to whom FAIL to fulfill rules and regulations.
• All decisions are final.

Prize Money

1. International Men's Open ( 19 years & above )
Winner : RM 1600
Second : RM 1300
Third : RM 1000
Forth : RM 800
Fifth : RM 600
Sixth - Tenth : RM 300

2. International Women's Open ( 19 years & above )
Winner : RM 1600
Second : RM 1300
Third : RM 1000
Forth : RM 800
Fifth : RM 600
Sixth - Tenth : RM 300


3. Malaysian Men's Open ( 19 years & above )
Winner : RM 1500
Second : RM 1300
Third : RM 1000
Forth : RM 800
Fifth : RM 600
Sixth : RM 500
Seventh : RM 400
Eighth : RM 300
Ninth : RM 200
Tenth : RM 200
Eleventh-Twentieth : RM 100

4. Malaysian Women's Open ( 19 years & above )
Winner : RM 1500
Second : RM 1300
Third : RM 1000
Forth : RM 800
Fifth : RM 600
Sixth : RM 500
Seventh : RM 400
Eighth : RM 300
Ninth : RM 200
Tenth : RM 200
Eleventh-Twentieth : RM 100

5. Malaysian Men's Veteran ( 40 years & above )
Winner : RM 1000
Second : RM 800
Third : RM 600
Forth : RM 500
Fifth : RM 400
Sixth-Tenth : RM 200
Eleventh-Fifteenth : RM 100

6. Malaysian Men's Teen ( 13 - 18 years )
Winner : RM 600
Second : RM 500
Third : RM 400
Forth : RM 300
Fifth : RM 200
Sixth-Tenth : RM 100

7. Malaysian Women's Teen ( 13 - 18 years )
Winner : RM 600
Second : RM 500
Third : RM 400
Forth : RM 300
Fifth : RM 200
Sixth-Tenth : RM 100

Direction

Previously access was only by train (completed in 1934) and riverboat, but by the early and mid-1980s, the completion of the East West Highway and the Kuala Lumpur - Gua Musang - Kota Bharu Highway greatly improved accessibility, making Stong Hill less isolated. Stong Hill can also be approached from Kuala Krai, where through the Kuala Krai - Gua Musang Highway, one makes a right turn after Laloh, and from there, proceed through Sungai Sam. The recently completed Dabong bridge has also made it possible for motorists to cross the Sungai Galas when previously, a boat ride was needed.

Stong Hill is accessible by local and express trains, from Kota Bharu (Wakaf Baru), Gua Musang, Gemas, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. The train is a popular mode of transport for hikers from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, and backpackers from Kota Bharu, who take the 10.30 am Wakaf Bharu - Dabong shuttle

More info at http://www.stongchallenge.kelantan.gov.my