Say hello to HIJO Trail Series 2024. This year, Trail des Gombak enters its third episode. Besides Trail des Gombak, Trail des Fraser and Trail des Pangkor will be part of the HIJO Trail Series 2024, scheduled on March 9-10 and August 30-31, 2024. Points will be awarded for all series. The Exploring Begins.

The third edition of Trail des Gombak will be held at Dewan Serbaguna Orang Asli, Gombak. The route of this race consists of jungle trails, river creek, waterfall, asphalt, rolling hills and much more that Gombak can offer. You will love the Kuala Lumpur view from Bukit Permata.

Finishers of 100km, 50km, 30km, and 15km will get UTMB Performance Index, ITRA Points and HTS Points, respectively. MULC points are for 100km & 50km only.

Here is where Exploring Possibilities begins. We welcome you to Gombak.

Race Information

 Date  22 June 2024 (Race Entry Pack Collection / 8.00am – 7.00pm)
   23 June 2024 (Prize Giving Ceremony / 1.00pm-3.00pm)
 Flag Off  100KM (22 June 2024, 11.00am)
   50KM (23 June 2024, 3.00am)
   30KM (23 June 2024, 7.00am)
   15KM (23 June 2024, 7.15am)
 Venue  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak
 Distance  100KM (EG 3674m+/-)
   50KM (EG 1837m+/-)
   30KM (EG 1232m+/-)
   15KM (EG 540m+/-)
 Event Page  https://www.facebook.com/traildesgombak/
 Website  https://projekhijo.com/traildesgombak/
 Email Address  traildesgombak@gmail.com

Registration Period / Fees

DESCRIPTION 15KM 30KM 50KM 100KM 100KM DUO
 Early Bird
 1/1-29/2
RM144 RM198 RM270 RM405 RM720
 Normal
 1/3-30/4
RM160 RM220 RM300 RM450 RM800
 Late
 1/5-31/5
RM176 RM242 RM330 RM495 RM880

 

*Early bird rate is 10% discount from Normal Fee
*5% discount for 2023 returning participants. Our system will detect your IC/Passport number during registration and provide the discount at checkout
*Group of 5 get additional 5% discount
*Group of 10 and above get additional 10% discount
*Register all 3 series to get a special memento
*Finish all 3 series to get special finisher memento

Event Schedule

DESCRIPTION TIME  REMARK
22 JUNE 2024 (SATURDAY)  
 Race Entry Pack Collection (REPC) Opens 8.00am-6.00pm  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (All Categories)
 Race Start (Flag Off) 11.00am  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (100KM/100KM DUO)
23 JUNE 2024 (SUNDAY)
 Race Start (Flag Off) 3.00am  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (50KM)
7.00am  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (30KM)
7.15am  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (15KM)
 Cut Off Time (COT) 5.00pm  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (100KM/100KM DUO)
5.00pm  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (50KM)
3.00pm  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (30KM)
12.15am  Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak (15KM)

 

Note:

Schedule is subjected to change when deemed necessary by organiser.
Please collect your race kit during REPC hours. Uncollected race kit will be disposed of.
Mandatory gears check will be conducted during REPC and randomly along the race course.
Please always follow the instructions from event crew.
All baggage must be retrieved with race bib at the respective counters by 6.00pm (23 JUNE 2024) either by runner themselves or a representative. Any drop bags not collected after 6.00pm may be disposed of. The organiser will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any item in the drop bag.

Online Registration/Rules & Regulations

All participants must register online by providing their name, NRIC/Passport number, gender, contact number, email address, and emergency contact details.

Upon successful registration, each participant will receive a confirmation slip via email. The confirmation slip serves as the only valid evidence of registration. All participants are required to present their respective confirmation slips and, or identity card and; or passport during Race Entry Pack Collection Day.

The Event is open to participants who are 18 years of age and above. Age is calculated based on 22 JUNE 2024.

Participants must place their race bibs facing forward, prominently as high as possible on the front of your Running Tee. Do not place your race bib on the side of your hips, on your back or tucked away in your jacket. Runners found without their race bib numbers may be penalized or disqualified. Please ensure that the race bib number is visible.

Tampering with the race bib in any way (e.g., obscuring/removing sponsor’s identification) will result in your disqualification. The organiser shall immediately disqualify any participants, if this rule is not strictly observed.

No pets or animals allowed on the course.

A runner is not allowed to be supported by any 3rd Party or participant to the race, other than at the Checkpoints/ Aid Stations provided by the organiser along the course.

If you withdraw from the race, you must report to the closest checkpoint. This will ensure that you will be safety remove from the race course and transported back to the race venue.

If you need First Aid assistance on the course, you must contact the emergency number which will be provided to you during the REPC 22 JUNE 2024 / as stipulated in the EVENT GUIDE to be shared prior to race weekend.

You must always carry your own mandatory gear during the race. Random gear checks will be conducted during the race. Runners without mandatory items will not be able to proceed, until they arrange for the missing items to be replaced.

You must obey the instructions given by checkpoint officials, or course officials and withdraw from the race if you miss any cut-off time at checkpoint or on the course.

Littering is prohibited. Kindly dispose all litter at the nearest checkpoint.

Do not leave any human faeces on the track. If you need to poo, use a toilet, a wag bag or get off track and “Leave No Trace.”

You must obey any information signs and markers along the race course.

Leave the gates as you find them. If closed, you may open the gate to pass through but please ensure that you close them back after you.

The organiser reserves the right to discourage and/or penalize behaviour that is considered unsporting.

The organiser reserves the right to postponed or cancelled the race due to unforeseen circumstances (advised/instructed by authorities, bad weather, natural disasters etc)

Categories

Distance  Category  Age Group
100KM Men & Women Open
Men & Women Veteran
 18 – 39
 40 & above
100KM DUO Mixed Open  18 & above
50KM Men & Women Open
Men & Women Veteran
 18 – 39
 40 & above
30KM Men & Women Open
Men & Women Veteran
 18 – 39
 40 & above
15KM Men & Women Open
Men & Women Veteran
 18 – 39
 40 & above

Cut Off Time (COT)

The event will be flagged-off in accordance with the following start time:

100KM/100KM DUO – Start: 11.00am, 22 June 2024 / Finish: 5.00pm, 23 June 2024
50KM – Start: 3.00am, 23 June 2024 / Finish Time: 5.00pm, 23 June 2024
30KM – Start: 7.00am, 23 June 2024 / Finish Time: 3.00pm, 23 June 2024
15KM – Start: 7.15am, 23 June 2024 / Finish Time: 12.15pm, 23 June 2024

Runner's Entitlements

DESCRIPTION 15KM 30KM 50KM 100KM/100KM DUO
 Race Bib Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Timing Chip Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Event Tee Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Finisher Tee Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Finisher Medal Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Finisher e-Certificate Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Drinks and Food at AS & Finish Line Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance Yes Yes Yes Yes
 HIJO Trail Series Points Yes Yes Yes Yes
 UTMB Performance Index 20K 20K 50K 100K
 ITRA Points 0 1 2 4
 MULC Points No No Yes Yes
 HTS Points Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Trophy / Plaque Top 5 Top 5 Top 5 Top 5

HIJO TRAIL SERIES AWARDS (The Exploring Begins)

 DESCRIPTION 5KM 15KM 30KM 50KM 100KM/100KM DUO
 Trail des Fraser – Exploring Pinnacles No Yes Yes Yes No
 Trail des Gombak – Exploring Possibilites No Yes Yes Yes Yes
 Trail des Pangkor – Exploring Potentials No Yes Yes Yes No

 

*Points will be calculated based on position, distance, time & elevation gain.
*For Gombak100, the points will be divided by 2 (= Gombak50).
*Winners will be divided into Open & Veteran (Men & Women) category.
*Pool prize is RM10,000 (Top 5 each category + Overall Winner Men & Women).

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.

We will release the design at Trail des Fraser Facebook / Instagram page soon.

Complete all 3 series to receive a special memento.

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.

We will release the design at Trail des Fraser Facebook / Instagram page soon.

Complete and finish all 3 series to combine the medals.

Finisher T-Shirt

Finisher T-shirt will only be awarded to 15KM, 30KM and 50KM and 100KM/100KM DUO finishers who completed their race within cut off time.

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.

We will release the design at Trail des Fraser Facebook / Instagram page soon.

Complete and finish all 3 series to receive a special finisher memento.

T-Shirt Size Chart

Race Bib

Participants must wear their bib numbers at the front.

Tampering with the race bib in any way (e.g., obscuring/removing sponsor’s identification) will result in your disqualification. The organiser shall immediately disqualify any participants, if this rule is not strictly observed.

Participants without race bibs on event day will not be allowed to start the race.

Whosoever found to be running with another person’s race bib other than his / her own will be subjected to disqualification, and possible banned from the event for a period.

The organiser is against the unlawful transfer of bib. Any transfer must be made known and be authorized by the organiser. This is to ensure that should there be any incidents, the right person is contacted and the right treatment to be administered in some cases.

Mandatory Items

Mandatory gear check will be conducted prior to Race Entry Pack Collection and randomly during the race.
Any runners 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 runner. Any decision made is at the organiser’s discretion and it will be final.

DESRIPTION 15KM 30KM 50KM 100KM/100KM DUO  PENALTY  REMARKS
 Hydration bag/bottle/flask No 250 ml 250 ml 250 ml DQ Automatic Dismissal
 Energy Gel/Bar 1 pack 2 packs 4 packs 6 packs 30 minutes  
 Headlamp No No Yes Yes DQ Automatic Dismissal
 Emergency Blanket No No Yes Yes 30 minutes  
 Whistle Yes Yes Yes Yes 30 minutes  
 Mobile Phone (GPX & Emergency) Yes Yes Yes Yes DQ Automatic Dismissal
 Basic First Aid Kit Yes Yes Yes Yes 30 minutes  
 Shoe Yes Yes Yes Yes DQ Automatic Dismissal
 Cup Yes Yes Yes Yes 15 minutes  
 Ziplock Bag Yes Yes Yes Yes 15 minutes  

 

*No cups will be provided at aid stations. Please bring your own cup.

Start / Finish / Route Map and Checkpoints

The start and finish of the race is at Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak
Race Guide & GPX to be released ONE WEEK before event.



GOMBAK100: Actual Distance = 99.4 km, Elevation Gain = 3674m+/-, Aid Stations = 9, (COT 30 hours), 2 loops of 50 km (2nd loop reverse)


GOMBAK50: Actual Distance = 49.7km, Elevation Gain = 1837m+/-, Aid Stations = 4, (COT 14 hours)


GOMBAK30: Actual Distance = 30.5 km, Elevation Gain = 1232m+/-, Aid Stations = 3, (COT 8 hours)


GOMBAK15: Actual Distance = 16.1 km, Elevation Gain = 540m+/-, Aid Stations = 2, (COT 5 hours)

Bag Drop For 100KM

Since the 100KM distance is 2 loops of 50KM (second loop reverse), 100KM participant’s BAG DROP will be at start finish line.

Support Crew

Support crews are not required for this race, as the respective checkpoints by the organiser are adequate for runners to successfully complete the race.

If you have support crews, kindly ensure that they only support you at the respective checkpoints. Support crews are not allowed on the course, as they could be a hazard to other runners or to themselves. Anyone found to have breached this rule of law will be disqualified and evicted from the course.

Organiser is not responsible for the safety of support crews. The registered runner is responsible for the actions of his / her support crews. Support crews must comply with all instructions from event officials. The runner may be penalized or disqualified for actions or breaches of the rules by their support crew.

Support crews must not eat the provided food at checkpoints. The food is for the competitors only.

Only runners are allowed to gain possession of their drop bags at the designated checkpoints.

Kindly check with organiser for admission of support crew into the welcoming-party, as only limited number of tickets are available.

Refunds and Transfers

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 6% 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 31 MAY 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 6% 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 traildesgombak@gmail.com

 

TRANSFER OF ENTRY BETWEEN 1 to 15 JUNE 2024 (LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER)

You are also able to transfer your entry online to an acquaintance between 1 to 15 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 6% 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 traildesgombak@gmail.com

Category Upgrade / Downgrade

CATEGORY UPGRADE/ DOWNGRADE BEFORE 31 MAY 2024

If you would like to change the race category after registered, you are able to upgrade or downgrade your category before 31 May 2024, 11:59pm.

 

For upgrade, you are required to pay the category price difference (from normal fee) and a RM20.00 cash administration fee.

Kindly email with Subject – CATEGORY UPGRADE/ Name/ Category to traildesgombak@gmail.com

 

For downgrade, you are required to pay a RM20.00 cash administration fee, however the difference in the category price will not be refunded.

Kindly email with Subject – CATEGORY DOWNGRADE/ Name/ Category to traildesgombak@gmail.com

 

*Do note that there will be a 6% gateway charge on the total amount, or min. RM2.00, whichever is higher to be paid.

Race Entry Pack Collection (REPC)

Date: 22 JUNE 2024, Saturday
Venue: Dewan Serbaguna JAKOA Bt 12, Gombak
Time: 8.00am-6.00pm

Document Required For REPC

  1. Indemnity and release form to be signed by participant (only if you did not email to the organiser by 1 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 runners.

Indemnity & Waiver Form

Please Sign a Copy of The Indemnity and email it to traildesgombak@gmail.com by 1 June 2024, 11.59pm.

After this date, you need to Print and Bring a Copy of The Indemnity and Waiver Form to REPC.

Failure of Which You Will Be Charged RM2.00/Copy for Printing Charges.

 

Indemnity Form - Download here

Insurance Coverage

All runners are covered by Personal Accident Insurance.

Class of Insurance: Personal Accident Insurance
Period of Insurance: 22-23 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

Event Organizer

 Organiser  Projek Hijo
 Website  projekhijo.com
 Facebook  Projek Hijo / Trail des Gombak
 Instagram  @projekhijo / @traildesgombak
 WhatsApp  +6018-310 1771
 Email  traildesgombak@gmail.com