Genting Trailblazer 2009
Up to RM50, 000 worth of prizes to be grabbed!
 

Genting Highlands, 10 August 2009 – The Genting Trailblazer is back! Test your tenacity and team spirit by joining Genting Trailblazer 2009, an exciting race concept that combines the adrenalin rush of adventure racing with the popularity of trail running across rugged jungle trails at the scenic Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort on 1 November 2009 (Sunday).

The participants will be challenging by the 14km run through the million-year-old rainforest. To further strengthen the importance of preserving our treasured rainforest, the event was pledged to step up with a "Zero Waste" concept, in order to encourage the public to reuse the resources in nature.

The Genting Trailblazer 2009 was launched today by YB Tan Sri Mohd Amin bin Osman - Executive Director of Genting Berhad at the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve Information Centre. Also present at the launching ceremony were Dr Loh Chi Leong - Malaysian Nature Society Executive Director, Mr. Nithi Nesadurai - President of Environment Protection Society Malaysia, representative from the event’s sponsors namely Milo, Sony, Brooks, Spritzer, ING and Waltex Biotec (Orchids).

During the launch, YB Tan Sri Mohd Amin bin Osman - Executive Director of Genting Berhad, said, "For this eco-friendly event, we recognise that natural cycles function without producing waste. Hence, our Zero-Waste pledge is to encourage no plastic bottles, recycle all non-organic waste like paper and boxes, produce compost from organic waste and also implement a post-event clean up. This eco-friendly approach is important because there is a need to develop a sustainable mindset in order to preserve our natural environment, especially our precious rainforests."

Genting Trailblazer 2009 will be working hand-in-hand with Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) again to ensure that Genting Trailblazer 2009 had minimal negative impact on the environment while allowing the run to showcase the great diversity and beauty of the precious rainforest surrounding Genting Highlands. Several ‘green measures’ will be implemented such as encouraging participants to bring their own reusable water bottles, using sustainable methods for the preparation and implementation of the race and conducting green forums and talks during the event.

Supported and assisted by FTAAA (Federal Territory Amateur Athletics Association), Genting – City of Entertainment is the main organizer of this thrilling event. Genting Trailblazer 2009 is sponsored by Milo, Sony, Brooks, ING and Waltex Biotec (Orchids).

Participants can sign up, two to a team for two categories, "Championship" or "Adventure." Both two-person teams will run through the same challenging 14km track and face the same grueling obstacles – all in the pursuit of the ultimate glory. A total of RM50, 000 worth of prizes will be given away to the winners of both categories.

Interested to go against the elements and run wild through a million-year-old rainforest while discovering the beauties of nature? Registration for the Championship and Adventure category is now open till 4th October and can be done online at www.gentingtrailblazer.com. Take advantage of the Rush Hour (registration before 31 August 2009) period for better prices.

Run Packages start from RM152 per team during the early bird period, now until end August.

For those interested in the Adventure category, the Run + Light Breakfast package cost RM152 per team during the Rush Hour and RM160 then after. The Run + Room + Light Breakfast package cost RM361 during the Rush Hour and RM380then after. There is a choice of Men, Women, Mixed or Veteran (two of any gender with a combined age not exceeding 90 years) team.

Cash prizes will be awarded only for the Championship category. Those who wish to participate in the Championship category can choose the Run with Light Breakfast package which cost RM257 per team for during the Early Bird Promotion and RM270 per team then after. There is also the attractive Run + Room + Light Breakfast package which cost RM466 per team during the Rush Hour and RM490 per team then after. There is a choice of Men, Women or Mixed team.


Be at one with nature and get ready to rough it out on 1 November 2009 at Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Club! For more information on the event and/or registration, log on to www.gentingtrailblazer.com, or call (603) 2333 6650, or email to trailblazer@genting.com.