Welcome to the KAILAS Mount Ophir Trail (MOT) 2024, organized by Mountain Goat Events! This thrilling trail running event is set to take place on 20th - 21st July 2024, with the starting line located at the Kompleks MSN Saujana Asahan, Asahan, Melaka, Malaysia.

Our race offers five different distances to choose from: 5km, 12km, 25km, 50km and 84km. Each course will challenge you with the stunning terrain and elevation of Mount Ophir, which is the highest mountain in Johor, Malaysia. This mountain is steeped in rich history and mythology, and is also known as Gunung Ledang. In fact, it is believed to be the home of a powerful spirit princess who is said to have made various demands of climbers over the years!

The KAILAS Mount Ophir Ultra Trail is not only a thrilling challenge, but it also offers valuable ITRA points, making it a must-attend event for any serious trail runner. Furthermore, it is participating in Malaysia Ultra League (MUL) and is a UTMB® World Series Qualifiers race, providing an opportunity for runners to qualify for one of the most prestigious trail running events in the world.

So come and join us for an unforgettable trail running experience, where you'll be challenged, inspired, and rewarded with stunning views of the beautiful Mount Ophir. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

• 19 July 2024 (Friday) - 12.00pm – 7:00pm - EXPO & REPC for all race categories.
• 20 July 2024 (Saturday) - 5:00am – 7:00am - EXPO & REPC for 50km ONLY.
• 20 July 2024 (Saturday) - 12.00pm – 7:00pm - EXPO & REPC for all race categories.
• 21 July2024 (Sunday) - 5:00am – 7:00am - EXPO & REPC for all race categories.

Documents required for REPC

1. Confirmation slip.
   • Note: We encourage a paperless environment. Hence, a confirmation slip displayed through mobile/smartphone at the REPC counter will suffice.
2. Participant can also produce National Registration Identity Card (Malaysian) or Passport for verification during REPC.                                

1. All participants must register online by providing their name, NRIC/Passport number, gender, contact number, email address, and emergency contact details.
2. 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 passports during Race Entry Pack Collection Day.
3. The Event is open to participants who are 18 years of age and above. Age is calculated based on 20th July 2024
4. Participants must place their race bibs facing forward, prominently as high as possible on the front of their 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.
5. Tampering with the race bib in any way (e.g. obscuring/removing the sponsor’s identification) will result in your disqualification. The organizer shall immediately disqualify any participants if this rule is not strictly observed.
6. If you need First Aid assistance on the course, you must contact the emergency number which will be provided to you during the Race Briefing on 20th July 2024 as stipulated in the EVENT GUIDE to be shared prior to race weekend.
7. You must carry your own mandatory gear at all times 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.
8. You must obey the instructions given by checkpoint officials and withdraw from the race if you miss any cut-off time at the checkpoint or on the course.
9. Littering is prohibited. Kindly dispose of all litter at the nearest checkpoint.
10. 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”.
11. You must obey any information signs and markers along the race course.
12. The organizer reserves the right to discourage and/or penalize behaviour that is considered unsporting.
13. The organizer reserves the right to postpone or cancel or suspend the race for any reason it deems fit to do so.

• Venue: Kompleks MSN Asahan, Jln Kolam Air, 77100 Pekan Asahan, Malacca.
• Office: +606-523 5849
• Email: saujanaasahan1@gmail.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/saujanaoudoorteam
• Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/3QUkZNf1vn2vG9Lz8
• Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hw22vwq1gf GPS
• Driving from Kuala Lumpur/Singapore
  1. Drive from Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur - Seremban/E37 and Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/E2 to Durian Tunggal.
  2. Follow ELITE/AH2/E6 and Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/E2 to Lebuh AMJ/Route 19 in Alor Gajah.
  3. Take exit 227-Simpang Ampat from Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/AH2/E2
  4. Continue on Lebuh AMJ to your destination in Asahan
• Driving from Singapore
  1. Take E3 and Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/AH2/E2 to Jln Muar - Tangkak/Route 23 in Kampung Tanjong Batu 15, Tangkak, Malaysia.
  2. Take exit 235-Tangkak from Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan/AH2/E2
  3. Take Jln Sialang/J21, M15 and M125 to your destination in Asahan.

• Organiser Name: Mountain Goat Events
• Organiser Contact: Vin
• WhatsApp Only: +6019-910 8028
• Email: mountaingoatmy@gmail.com