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INDIVIDUAL
On-Ground Event
About
The 5km fun run, together with the disabled community, promises an enjoyable experience with five distinct checkpoints that are perfect for capturing Instagram-worthy selfies.
Registration Duration
28 Jul 2023 - 9 Aug 2023
Event Duration
Start: 19 Aug 2023 05:00 PM
End: 19 Aug 2023 12:00 AM
Event Venue
Padang MPK4, Kuantan, Pahang
Race Kit Collection
12 Aug 2023 - 12 Aug 2023
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
12 Aug 2023 - 12 Aug 2023
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
12 Aug 2023 - 12 Aug 2023
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
12 Aug 2023 - 12 Aug 2023
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
12 Aug 2023 - 12 Aug 2023
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Race Kit Collection Venue
WQ Park Kelana Jaya
WQ Park Kuala Lumpur
WQ Park Kuantan
WQ Park Bangi
WQ Park Johor Bahru
Category
| Category 1 | 5KM Fun Run |
Entitlements
Event Route
Event Layout
Run Rules and Guidelines
The following event rules and guidelines are intended to ensure the safety of all participants, to meet the requirements of local government permits and recommendations for participant records and event liability.
PARTICIPATION
- Each participant must sign an event waiver before participating in the event. Registrants under 18 years of age must have a statement signed by a parent or legal guardian permitting participation. In addition, parents with children under 10 years old must accompany them.
- Any participant seeking accommodations due to a disability must submit a written request to the Race Director. E-mail your request to aminul.hafiz@wqpark.com.my at least one (1) week prior to the event.
- The Neon Run maintains a no refund and no deferment policy on all race entries and other offers. Exceptions to the policy may be made only in the event of bereavement, or critical illness. In such cases, additional documentation may be required before a refund request is processed. All requests for exceptions must be made prior to the event.
- Registration closure is determined and announced when event participation reaches the established participant capacity.
REGISTRATION & RACE KITS PICK-UP
- Participants must pick up their Race Kits during regularly scheduled hours according to the running kit collection date.
- A Race Kit (Bib, Safety pins, neon gear and T-Shirt) will NOT be released without a valid registration email and/or valid Photo ID.
- Individuals will be able to pick up Race Kits on behalf of others, as long as the registrant provides the appropriate registration e-mail and/or permission letter.
PARTICIPANT CONDUCT AND SAFETY
- Participants must follow instructions as given from all event officials including race directors, course marshals, medical personnel, and fire & police officials, throughout the duration of the event.
- All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner towards the community and their fellow participants during their participation in the event. This means, for example, no alcohol consumption, urinating or defecating in public except in designated toilet facilities, participant obstruction anywhere on or near the course shall be strictly prohibited.
- Every participant shall be provided with an event bib number, which shall be visibly worn on the front of the participant’s outermost layer during the event. The event bib number is to be worn as issued. No participant shall be permitted to participate in the event without the appropriate bib number.
- The use of music devices (e.g. iPods), cell phones, cameras or similar devices by participants while in the event is for self responsibility. To enjoy all that our event has to offer and for the safety of all participants, the Neon Run encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of this event. Volunteers will be providing directions to help you to the finish line. The event officials reserve the right to disqualify any participant using such devices who poses a safety hazard on the course.
- For the safety and enjoyment of all event participants, the courses are restricted to registered runners/walkers, wheelchair division participants and official race personnel only.
- The use of wheeled devices by participants or any other person authorised to be on the course shall be strictly limited to (a) wheelchair division participants, (b) authorised course officials, and (c) authorised course marshals on bicycles. Skateboards, rollerblades, unauthorised bicycles or any other wheeled device will not be permitted on the course. Baby joggers and strollers are permitted on the 5K Fun Run course. However, participants who chose to use baby joggers and/or strollers in the 5K are asked to start towards the back of the pack at the start line, need to yield to faster runners and cannot impede other runners’ progress. The event officials reserve the right to disqualify any participant using such devices who poses a safety hazard on the course.
- No dogs/pets allowed at the Neon Run. Event organisers reserve the right to ask animal owners to be removed from event areas (exception with service animals), especially in the event’s common spaces (e.g., start/finish area, Runners’ Area).
- Participants must begin the event during the official recognized starting times. The course will remain secured until the Official End vehicle crosses the finish line. At that time, the event is officially concluded, there will be no traffic protection and course Aid Stations will cease operations.
- In order to avoid congestion, please try not to stop in front of a water station. Take your cup and keep moving forward or move to the side. Allow runners behind you to get their water.
- Please keep the line chute area clear by continuing to jog or walk after crossing the finish line; wait for friends after the chute area.
- Medical personnel authorised by the event may examine any participant who appears in distress. If, in the sole opinion of authorised medical personnel, it is in the best interest of the participant’s health and welfare, medical personnel may remove a participant from the event.
- Participants must retire at once from the race if ordered to do so by a member of the event staff, medical staff, or any governmental authority, including RELA and police officers.
- Event officials reserve the right to delay, cancel or suspend the race due to factors in accordance with Emergency Protocol on severe emergencies and/or weather.
- Participants are responsible for the recognition and understanding of event signage, symbols, and colours relating to participant warnings, maps facilities and directions.
THE START
- All participants are responsible for knowing the race’s start time. All participants must be present at the appointed time to receive instructions and to participate in the Official Start of the race.
- Participants shall assemble in MPK4 for the race no less than 30 minutes prior to the race start.
- All participants must be positioned behind the Official Start line prior to the race start.
- Line up according to your ability. If you are a slower runner, walking, with disability, then you should not be in the front, as you might interfere with faster runners and potentially cause an accident. Participants with baby joggers and strollers are asked to position themselves at the back of the pack and be mindful of safety when running.
COURSE MONITORING
- Any participants who refuses to follow the directions of event officials, including RELA and police officials, or course marshals, or who conduct themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner, or who is offensive by action or language to officials, volunteers, participants or spectators may be disqualified by the event and from future participation at the discretion of race officials.
- Each checkpoint is allowed for a selfie however, please be reminded of others to avoid congestion.
- No participant, after leaving the course, shall be allowed to rejoin the run after the Official End vehicle crossing. Any participant who has been found by a course marshal or event official leaving the course after the Official End vehicle crossing, the participant shall be advised to return to MPK4 using other routes that are safe. Shall be reminded that other routes might not be guarded by the event officials, RELA or police officials.
- A hands-on medical examination during the progress of an event by officially designated medical personnel is only to be done by the trained medical officers.
FINISHING LINE
- The course will remain secured until the Official End vehicle crosses the finish line. At that time, the event is officially concluded, there will be no traffic protection and course Aid Stations will cease operations.
- In order to avoid congestion, please try not to stop in front of a finish line. Proceed to the shower tunnel and keep moving forward to the registration for medal pick-up. Then, proceed to the main area at MPK4. Allow runners behind you to get their medal.
- Please keep the line chute area clear by continuing to jog or walk to the registration booth for medal pick-up and the main area for launching and lucky draw.
LUCKY DRAW AWARDS
- Lucky draw awards will be done after the launching and speech by the officiate. The lucky draw will be drawn by the officiate inside a box.
- The winner is required to present with their Bib number to the event officials at the official tent before proceeding to the stage for award collection. The Bib number must be clean and clear.
EXCEPTIONS
- Any individual requesting a waiver of any of these rules from the event shall submit a written request before the registration closing date that is prior to the event date specifying the nature of and the reasons for the request.
CONTIGENCY PLAN
- The Risk Management Advisory Team from the event officials have the right to modify, supplement or waive all or part of the event rules without notice.
- Event officials reserve the right to delay, cancel or suspend the race due to factors in accordance with Emergency Protocol on severe emergencies and/or weather.
- The event will provide a stall for selling plastic raincoats. Participants are advised to provide themselves with raincoats if the weather is rainy.
- Participants shall be bound by any modification or supplement of the event rules published prior to the event.
- Failure to follow these event rules, as may be amended, will result in immediate disqualification from the Neon Run.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A) How to register?
- Visit WQ Park Malaysia official website - https://www.wqpark.com.my/lightupthetown
- Register with PIC.
- You can also contact the person in charge below for more details.
- https://bit.ly/RegisterNeonRunKuantan1 (Cik Nadhi)
- https://bit.ly/RegisterNeonRunKuantan2 (Cik Hazi)
- You can also contact the person in charge below for more details.
B) When is the date and operation hours for the collection race kit?
The date for race kit collection is 12 August 2023 (Saturday) from 9am until 5pm. However, if you are unable to collect it on that date, you also can collect it on event day at the registration counter.
C) Where can I collect the race kit?
Participants can collect the race kit at any WQ Park branch as stated below:
- WQ PARK KELANA JAYA: Lot 2D, Jalan SS5D/6, Kelana Jaya 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 03-7804 4171, 019-2010 195.
- WQ PARK KUALA LUMPUR: Sentul Village No.10, Jalan Sentul Perdana 51000 Kuala Lumpur. 019-300 0195.
- WQ PARK KUANTAN: No. A3, Lorong IM 9/1, Mahkota Valley, Bandar Indera Mahkota 9, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang. 019-2010 245.
- WQ PARK BANGI: No. 21, Jalan Puteri 2A/1, Bandar Puteri Bangi, 43300 Kajang, Selangor. 03-8922 1346, 011-5908 3417.
- WQ PARK JOHOR BAHRU: No. 11, Jalan Permas 9/17, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Masai, Johor. 07-386 9010, 019-2010 720.
E) How much is the postage fee, if I can't pick up the race kit?
The postage fee is RM10 for Peninsular Malaysia and RM15 for East Malaysia
F) What do I get when I join the run?
You are entitled to receive these runners kits after registration and to be collected at respective places.
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- Finisher Metal Medal
- Dry-fit Finisher Shirt
- Drawstring bag
- E-bib
- E-certificate (upon submission of completed run)
F)When is the flag off time?
The flag of time will be at 8.45pm.
G) Who can join this run?
Participants are welcome from the age range of 7 years old until 65 years old. Normal and disabled participants.
H) If cannot join physically, how can we join?
We are also welcoming you to join our virtual run, where you can run at any time from anywhere.
I) Can wheelchair-bound person join the run?
Yes, we also provide facilities for disabled participants such as wheelchair.
Organiser's Contact
- Telephone Number: 019-643 6101
- Email: stanley@wqpark.com.my
- Official Instagram Link: Light Up The Town - Neon Run 2023