Activity 33/2011 - 4 Dec - NTCRC Across-3-State Half Marathon Run (Penang-Perak-Kedah)

N.T.C.R.C. ACROSS-3-STATE HALF MARATHON RUN (PENANG-PERAK-KEDAH)

This was the first exclusively half-marathon race ever held in the state of Penang made possible by the N.T.C.R.C. (Nibong Tebal Chinese Recreation Club) who initiated this pioneer race with route uniquely covering the the delta of 3 state boundaries viz Penang, Perak and Kedah.

The 21km event was very successfully held last Sunday, 4 December at 6:00am with START/FINISH at the N.T.C.R.C. in Nibong Tebal.


An excerpt from the organiser, Mr BK Khoo :

A NEW EXPERIENCE IN HALF MARATHON RUN !
非一般的半马拉松 ！

How many of you has ever run across 3 states in a single road race? Never?
Now, this is your chance.

NTCRC is organizing a “Across-3-State Half Marathon Run 2011” on 4 Dis 2011. Runners will run across the states of Penang, Perak & Kedah. You will pass through the old town of Nibong Tebal, Parit Buntar & pass by Bandar Bahru. At one stretch, you will run along the Kerian River, famous for its Udang Galah. You will also pass through USM’s Engineering Campus at Transkrian & also Institut Latihan Perindustrian Nibong Tebal (ILP). In Bandar Bahru, you will run along the padi field.

Guarantee a new experience for every one!

Beside trophies, we are offering cash prizes for the top ten runners in each category:1st RM500, 2nd RM300, 3rd RM200, 4th & 5th RM100 each, 6th to 10th RM50 each, totaling RM1450 for each category.

There are two categories for men and one for women. All participants will receive a running vest. Those who complete the run in 3½ hours will receive a certificate and finisher medal, and will be entitled to participate in the lucky draw where attractive prizes are up for grabs. Refreshments will also be served.

All these are for a mere entrance fee of RM20!

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Below is the list of results courtesy of Mr BK Khoo:

Men Open
1) 1:18:38 - DAVID MUTAI
2) 1:21:04 - OW YONG JIN KUANG
3) 1:21:33 - MOHD FAIZUL B MUHAIEDDIN
4) 1:32:21 - CHUAH SOON HAW
5) 1:34:53 - ANDREW CHAN YEE YING
6) 1:36:35 - KU CHU BONG
7) 1:36:50 - ANDREW LOH LEAN HOCK
8) 1:36:56 - KHO KO KING / ERIC LIM
9) 1:37:12 - SAM CHEE WANG
10) 1:37:42 - USRI B MOHDWAHI
11) 1:38:31 - NG BAK KIONG
12) 1:39:08 - WONG KOK WAI
13) 1:39:21 - LIM CHOO HOOI
14) 1:41:42 - ANG SEY YOKE
15) 1:41:47 - MUHD HAFIDZ B MA'SUM

Men Veteran
1) 1:25:28 - KHIR BIN SALLEH
2) 1:32:58 - TAN ENG HUAT
3) 1:32:59 - KHOR KIM EN
4) 1:35:21 - ZULKIFLY BIN MAN
5) 1:39:18 - TAN SEANG SIEW
6) 1:39:43 - ALEX ONG POH BENG
7) 1:44:08 - KEVIN OOI
8) 1:44:09 - LIN TAI SAN
9) 1:44:18 - LIEW CHIEW SIOEN
10) 1:44:19 - LOH MENG CHOON
11) 1:44:21 - CHUAH SEIH SENG
12) 1:44:31 - LIEW THO FATT
13) 1:44:44 - ANG KEAT LAM
14) 1:45:46 - LOK CHAN CHUEN
15) 1:46:19 - GUNALAN A/L KOOTHIAL

Women Open
1) 1:31:20 - SARAH CH'NG
2) 1:46:34 - SUNNY NG SUN NEE
3) 1:49:04 - CHNG LAY KHIM
4) 1:54:22 - SIVARANJANI A/P VIKNESVAREN
5) 1:54:55 - CHEE OI LENG
6) 1:59:52 - JENNY WONG HOOI CHEOW
7) 1:59:57 - YAP WAI MUN
8) 2:00:36 - TAN LEE PENG
9) 2:01:00 - CHEE AH YEN
10) 2:01:19 - NUR HAZIMAH BT IDRIS
11) 2:01:32 - ADELINE TAN MAN HUA
12) 2:01:40 - LEE MEI LAN
13) 2:04:37 - CH'NG LAY HOOI
14) 2:05:35 - GOH LAI YING
15) 2:06:20 - CHENG MEE KOON

Post-event high praises and positive feedback were heard about this inaugural event which was successfully run.
We extend our heartiest congratulations and thanks to the organisers and look forward to joining the 2nd edition of N.T.C.R.C. Across-3-State Half Marathon Run 2012.
Cheers....


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