Registration Now Open for NBOS Run & Ride 2016 @ Putrajaya

Start training, start training, I'm going to start training for the upcoming NBOS Run & Ride 2016. NBOS actually stands for National Blue Ocean Strategy, aim to create niche markets in any industries for business growth to help boost the nation's economy. The run organized by MAKSAK Malaysia, will be held on Sunday 14th August 2016 at PICC, Presint 5, Putrajaya. This fun event is supported by Ministry of Youth & Sports, Perbadanan Putrajaya and Persatuan PerkhidmatanTadbir dan Diplomatik.

NBOS Run & Ride 2016 is an outdoor sporting event whereby it offers participants, 11km & 5km run or a 16km cycling option. There are a total of 8 categories which is as follows :

a. 11km Men Open International (Foreigners Only)

b. 11km Women Open International (Foreigners Only)

c. 11km Men Open Malaysian Only

d. 11km Women Open Malaysian Only

e. 11km Men Veteran Malaysian Only

f. 11km Women Veteran Malaysian Only

g. 16km Fun Ride

h. 5km Fun Run

Please note that the eligible age to participate for categories a – g is 16 years and above while participants aged 13 years and above are allowed to participate in the 5km fun run. Free admission for children aged 12 & below. However, parents must take full responsibility and care over their children’s safety.

Each and every participant will receive :

a. Race pack  - participants must collect their race pack from VIVA Home Shopping Mall, which will consist of a BROOKS T-shirt, a number bib, safety pins & race guide (in any).

b. A finisher medal, certificate and a snack pack will be given to the participants upon completion of their run or ride.

NBOS RUN & RIDE 2016

Event Details.

Date​​:​14TH AUGUST 2016

Time​​:​5.30 AM onwards

Venue​​: ​PICC, Presint 5, 62000 Putrajaya

Category Type​Distance​Flag Off Time

Competitive Run ​11KM​7.00AM

Fun Ride​16KM​7.10AM

Fun Run​5KM​​7.20AM

Code	Category	Age	Distance	Entry Fee		Gathering Time	Flag Off	Max No of Runners
A	Men Open (International)	16 yrs & above (2000 & before)	11km	RM50		5.30 AM	7.00 AM	2000
B	Women Open (International)	16 yrs & above (2000 & before)	11km	RM50		5.30 AM	7.00 AM
C	Men Open (Malaysian Only)	16 – 39 yrs (1977 - 2000)	11km	RM50		5.30 AM	7.00 AM
D	Women Open (Malaysian Only)	16 – 39 yrs (1977 - 2000)	11km	RM50		5.30 AM	7.00 AM
E	Men Veteran (Malaysian Only)	40 yrs & above (1976 & before)	11km	RM50		5.30 AM	7.00 AM
F	Women Veteran (Malaysian Only)	40 yrs & above (1976 & before)	11km	RM50		5.30 AM	7.00 AM
G	Fun Ride	16 yrs & above (2000 & before)	16km	RM35		5.30 AM	7.10 AM	500
H	Fun Run	13 yrs & above (2003 & before)	5km	RM35		5.30am	7.20AM	1500

Eligibility:

I. This competition is open to :

a. Foreigners aged 16 years and above are eligible to take part within Category A & B.

b. Malaysians aged 16 years and above are eligible to take part within Category C, D, E & F. Must possess a blue NRIC.

c. Everyone who are aged 16 years and above are eligible to take part within Category G - Fun Ride.

d. Everyone who are aged 13 years and above are eligible to take part within Category H – Fun Run.

II. NBOS Run & Ride 2016 shall be conducted under the rules of Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF) and also a set of competition rules. Age qualification will be taken as of 31st December 2016.

III. All Fun Ride participants must have a bicycle and helmet. If they do not have a bicycle, then you may arrange to rent a bicycle from the supplier below at your own risk. The organizer will not be responsible for any dispute on the bicycle rental arrangement between supplier and participants.

IIII. Please be informed that racing bicycles with thin tyres are strictly not allowed. All other types of bicycle (casual bicycles, mountain bikes & etc) are allowed.

Bicycle Rental Information.

Contact Person​: En.Azwan KLCC Bicycle Rental

Contact Number​: 017-2574563

Rental Price​: RM 30 – 60.

Anyone who wishes to participate within Fun Ride but doesn’t have a bicycle may opt to contact the person named above to make an arrangement to rent a bicycle or any other supplier deemed suitable. Please note the arrangement for bicycle rental is between the participant and the supplier. Therefore, the organizer will not be responsible for any dispute on the bicycle rental arrangement between the supplier and the participant.

Please ensure helmet is provided together with bicycle for participant’s safety during the fun ride.

Prizes.

Code	Categories	Finisher Medal	Certificate	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th
A	Men Open (International)	All	All	1500	1000	600	400	200
B	Women Open  (International)	All	All	1500	1000	600	400	200
C	Men Open (Malaysian Only)	All	All	1500	1000	600	400	200	200	200	100	100	100
D	Women Open(Malaysian Only)	All	All	1500	1000	600	400	200	200	200	100	100	100
E	Men Veteran(Malaysian Only)	All	All	1500	1000	600	400	200	200	200	100	100	100
F	Women Veteran(Malaysian Only)	All	All	1500	1000	600	400	200	200	200	100	100	100
G	Fun Ride	All	All
H	Fun Run	All	All

Prize Winners.

All prize winners must produce their identity card or passport for age verification.
Winners must ensure to collect their cash awards after the race and upon announcement of the results. 

All uncollected cash awards will be forfeited.

Registration.

Everyone needs to register via Online Registration at https:event.howei.com/event/nbos-run-ride-2016.

Note:

i. Any online registration that is not followed with online payment will become invalid registration. Therefore, please ensure to pay online when you register online.

ii. No refund will be made for wrongful or multiple registration.

iii. Substitution and changing of categories is NOT allowed, so please select the category you’re eligible to sign up according to the age qualification. Otherwise you will have to re-register.

iiii. Postal entries are not accepted.

v. The decision of the Competition Committee is final when accepting entries.  The organizers have the right to refuse an entry without having to disclose a reason.

Race Pack.

Race pack consists of Brooks Running Tee, a number bib attached with timing chip (timing chip only for 11km), safety pins and race guide (if any). Please be advised that the quantity of the Brooks Running Tees’ ordered according to sizes are limited, therefore the distribution shall be carried out on first-come, first-served basis.

Race Pack Collection.

Venue​:  LG, Viva Home Shopping Mall.

​   85, Jalan Loke Yew,

​   55200 Kuala Lumpur.

Date​: Sat 6th & Sun 7th August 2016

Time​: 10.00am – 6.00pm


Come join me in this fun-filled event. The registration will be closed upon reaching 4000 participants or 23rd July 2016. See you there!


Log on to www.msports.com.my for more information.