WELCOME TO
MELAKA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2023
A RUN-THROUGH TIME
Melaka International Marathon 2023 is presented to you by Jojo Events, Blitz One, MMTF Consultant. Melaka International Marathon 2023 will be held between 17 – 20 August 2023 at Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka.
Melaka International Marathon 2023 will be organized at the highest standard following guidelines provided by IAAF and Malaysia Athletic Federation (MAF).
Melaka International Marathon 2023 will showcase Melaka’s unique, rich culture and history to the world as runners will be taken to the heart of Melaka via Dataran Sejarah, Dataran Pahlawan, and Dataran 1Malaysia. Runners will be taken on a journey through the old and modern Melaka in an attempt to make Melaka a new running destination in Malaysia.
RACE INFORMATION
Venue : Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka
DATE
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17 August 2023
Expo Opens/ Race Kit Collection/ REPC/ 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
All Race Categories (Hotel Mudzaffar, Ayer Keroh, Melaka) -
18 August 2023
Expo Opens/ Race Kit Collection/ REPC/ 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
All Race Categories (Hotel Mudzaffar, Ayer Keroh, Melaka) -
19 August 2023
Expo Opens/ Race Kit Collection/ REPC/ 10:00 am – 06:00 pm - 21KM/ 42KM ONLY (Hotel Mudzaffar, Ayer Keroh, Melaka)
Bag Deposit Counter/ 05:00 am – 11:00 am
Prize Giving/ 10:00 am – 11:00 am -
20 August 2023
Bag Deposit Counter/ 12:00 am – 11:00 am
Prize Giving/ 09:00 am – 10:00 am
START TIME
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2.5KM
07:30 am/ 19 August 2023 -
5 KM
07:15 am/ 19 August 2023 -
10 KM
07:00 am/ 19 August 2023 -
21 KM
Half Marathon (04:00 am/ 20 August 2023) -
42 KM
Full Marathon (02:00 am/ 20 August 2023)
DISTANCES
- 2.5KM Fun Run / Kids Run / Costume Run, 5KM, 10KM, 21KM Half Marathon, 42KM Full Marathon
ENTRY PRICE
- Early Bird : 15.03.2023 – 15.04.2023 (or first 5000 runners, whichever comes first)
- Normal Entry : 16.04.2023 – 07.07.2023
2.5 KM
RM 40
Early Bird
RM 60
Normal Entry
5 KM
(Junior / Senior)
RM 50
Early Bird
RM 70
Normal Entry
5 KM
(Open / Veteran)
RM 60
Early Bird
RM 80
Normal Entry
10 KM
(Open / Veteran)
RM 70
Early Bird
RM 90
Normal Entry
Half Marathon
(Open/Veteran/Senior Veteran)
RM 95
Early Bird
RM 115
Normal Entry
Full Marathon
(Open/Veteran/Senior Veteran)
RM 110
Early Bird
RM 130
Normal Entry
- Early Bird : 15.03.2023 – 15.04.2023 (or first 1000 runners, whichever comes first)
- Normal Entry : 16.04.2023 – 07.07.2023
2.5 KM
20 USD
Early Bird
30 USD
Normal Entry
5 KM
(Junior / Senior)
25 USD
Early Bird
35 USD
Normal Entry
5 KM
(Open / Veteran)
30 USD
Early Bird
40 USD
Normal Entry
10 KM
(Open / Veteran)
35 USD
Early Bird
45 USD
Normal Entry
Half Marathon
(Open/Veteran/Senior Veteran)
40 USD
Early Bird
50 USD
Normal Entry
Full Marathon
(Open/Veteran/Senior Veteran)
50 USD
Early Bird
60 USD
Normal Entry
- Early Bird : 01.02.2024 – 29.02.2024 | Normal Entry : 01.03.2024 – 30.06.2024
2.5 KM
20 SGD
Early Bird
30 SGD
Normal Entry
5 KM
(Junior / Senior)
25 SGD
Early Bird
35 SGD
Normal Entry
5 KM
(Open / Veteran)
30 SGD
Early Bird
40 SGD
Normal Entry
10 KM
(Open / Veteran)
35 SGD
Early Bird
45 SGD
Normal Entry
Half Marathon
(Open/Veteran/Senior Veteran)
40 SGD
Early Bird
50 SGD
Normal Entry
Full Marathon
(Open/Veteran/Senior Veteran)
50 SGD
Early Bird
60 SGD
Normal Entry
ACCOMODATION
- Official hotel is Mudzaffar Hotel. You may also alternatively stay at one of the supporting hotels provided by the organizer as mentioned here in below :-
Name | Mudzaffar Hotel | AMES Hotel | Kobemas Hotel | MITC Hotel | Kings Hotel | Bayou Lagoon Park Resort |
Address | Lot 5509, Jalan Wisma Persekutuan, MITC, Ayer Keroh | Jalan Pkak 2, Pusat Komersial, Ayer Keroh | 1, Jalan MITC Prima, Hang Tuah Jaya | Lot 15232, Jalan Food City, MITC, Ayer Keroh | 30, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Ayer Keroh | Jalan Wakaf Utama, Bukit Katil |
Contact No | 06-2347733 | 012 328 1814 | 016 3844115 | 017 696 8367 | 012 275 3652 | 016 238 8765 |
018 388 4563 | 06-2330 888 | |||||
PIC | Mr Johaimi Atin | Mr Rahmat | Ms Nur Alina | Ms Aida Karim | Mr Khairul | Ms Irene Tan |
Code | MIMH | MIM23 | MIM23 | MITC001 | MIM2023 | MIM2023 |
EVENT SCHEDULE
17 AUGUST 2023 (THURSDAY) | ||
DESCRIPTION | TIME | REMARK |
Race Entitlement Pack Collection (REPC) – For All Categories | 10:00am – 06:00pm | At Hotel Muzaffar, Ayer Keroh, Melaka |
18 AUGUST 2023 (FRIDAY) | ||
DESCRIPTION | TIME | REMARK |
Race Entitlement Pack Collection (REPC) – For All Categories | 10:00 am – 06:00 pm | At Hotel Muzaffar, Ayer Keroh, Melaka |
19 AUGUST 2023 (SATURDAY) | ||
DESCRIPTION | TIME | REMARK |
Race Entitlement Pack Collection (REPC) – 21KM and 42KM | 10:00 am – 06:00 pm | At Hotel Muzaffar, Ayer Keroh, Melaka |
Baggage Deposit Counter | 05:00 am – 11:00 am | Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka |
Race Start | 07:00 am | Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka (10KM) |
07:15 am | Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka (5KM) | |
07:30 am | Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka (2.5KM) | |
Cut Off Time (COT) | 10:00 am | 2.5KM, 5KM, 10KM |
Prize Giving Ceremony | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka |
20 AUGUST 2023 (SUNDAY) | ||
Baggage Deposit Counter | 12:00 am – 11:00 am | Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka |
Race Start | 02:00 am | Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka (42KM) |
04:00 am | Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka (21KM) | |
Cut Off Time (COT) | 07:30 am | 21 KM |
09:00 am | 42 KM | |
Prize Giving Ceremony | 09:00 am – 10:00 am | Dataran Sejarah, Ayer Keroh, Melaka |
NOTE:
- Schedule is subject to change when deemed necessary by the organizer.
- Please follow the instructions of signages and event crews at all times.
- No Vaccine No Race Rule
- No Race Bib No Race Rule
- All baggage bags must be retrieved with RUNNER’S BIB at the respective baggage counters by 11:00 am (19 and 20 August 2023) either by runners themselves or by a representative. Any baggage not collected after 11:00 am may be disposed of. The organizer will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any item in the drop bag.
RACE ENTRY PACK COLLECTION
(REPC)
Date: 17 – 19 August 2023
Venue: Hotel Mudzaffar, Ayer Keroh, Melaka
Time: 10:00am – 06:00pm
T-SHIRT
EVENT T-SHIRT
- All participants will receive an event tee.
- Participants are advised to refer to the size chart and select their sizes carefully to avoid any sizing issues. No exchange will be allowed after confirmation of registration.
FINISHER T-SHIRT
- Finisher T-shirt will only be awarded to 21KM HALF MARATHON and 42KM FULL MARATHON runners, who completed their race within cut off time.
- Participants are advised to refer to the size chart and select their sizes carefully to avoid any sizing issues. No exchange will be allowed after confirmation of registration.
- Finisher T-Shirt design is in progress.
ROUTE MAP
Code | Category | Nationality | Age | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
A | 42KM Men Open | Malaysian | 18yo – 39yo | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
B | 42KM Women Open | Malaysian | 18yo – 39yo | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
C | 42KM Men Veteran | Malaysian | 40yo – 49yo | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
D | 42KM Women Veteran | Malaysian | 40yo – 49yo | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
E | 42KM Men Senior Veteran | Malaysian | 50yo and above | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
F | 42KM Women Senior Veteran | Malaysian | 50yo and above | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
G | 42KM Men Open | International | 18yo – 39yo | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
H | 42KM Women Open | International | 18yo – 39yo | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
I | 42KM Men Veteran | International | 40yo – 49yo | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
J | 42KM Women Veteran | International | 40yo – 49yo | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
K | 42KM Men Senior Veteran | International | 50yo and above | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
L | 42KM Women Senior Veteran | International | 50yo and above | 2000 | 1200 | 800 | 600 | 400 |
M | 21KM Men Open | Malaysian | 18yo – 39yo | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
N | 21KM Women Open | Malaysian | 18yo – 39yo | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
O | 21KM Men Veteran | Malaysian | 40yo – 49yo | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
P | 21KM Women Veteran | Malaysian | 40yo – 49yo | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
Q | 21KM Men Senior Veteran | Malaysian | 50yo and above | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
R | 21KM Women Senior Veteran | Malaysian | 50yo and above | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
S | 21KM Men Open | International | 18yo – 39yo | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
T | 21KM Women Open | International | 18yo – 39yo | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
U | 21KM Men Veteran | International | 40yo – 49yo | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
V | 21KM Women Veteran | International | 40yo – 49yo | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
W | 21KM Men Senior Veteran | International | 50yo and above | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
X | 21KM Women Senior Veteran | International | 50yo and above | 1000 | 600 | 400 | 300 | 200 |
AA | 10KM Men Open | Malaysian | 18yo – 39yo | 400 | 300 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
BB | 10KM Women Open | Malaysian | 18yo – 39yo | 400 | 300 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
CC | 10KM Men Veteran | Malaysian | 40yo and above | 400 | 300 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
DD | 10KM Women Veteran | Malaysian | 40yo and above | 400 | 300 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
EE | 10KM Men Open | International | 18yo – 39yo | 400 | 300 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
FF | 10KM Women Open | International | 18yo – 39yo | 400 | 300 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
GG | 10KM Men Veteran | International | 40yo and above | 400 | 300 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
HH | 10KM Women Veteran | International | 40yo and above | 400 | 300 | 200 | 150 | 100 |
II | 5KM Men Open | OPEN | 18yo – 39yo | 200 | 150 | 100 | 70 | 50 |
JJ | 5KM Women Open | OPEN | 18yo – 39yo | 200 | 150 | 100 | 70 | 50 |
KK | 5KM Men Veteran | OPEN | 40yo and above | 200 | 150 | 100 | 70 | 50 |
LL | 5KM Women Veteran | OPEN | 40yo and above | 200 | 150 | 100 | 70 | 50 |
MM | 5KM Boys Junior | OPEN | 8yo – 12yo | 200 | 150 | 100 | 70 | 50 |
NN | 5KM Girls Junior | OPEN | 8yo – 12yo | 200 | 150 | 100 | 70 | 50 |
OO | 5KM Boys Senior | OPEN | 13yo – 17yo | 200 | 150 | 100 | 70 | 50 |
PP | 5KM Girls Senior | OPEN | 13yo – 17yo | 200 | 150 | 100 | 70 | 50 |
2.5KM Men Open | OPEN | No Age Limit | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | |
RR | 2.5KM Women Open | OPEN | No Age Limit | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper |
SS | 2.5KM Kids – Boys | OPEN | 7yo and below | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper |
TT | 2.5KM Kids – Girls | OPEN | 7yo and below | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper |
UU | 2.5KM Costume – Men | OPEN | No Age Limit | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper |
VV | 2.5KM Costume – Women | OPEN | No Age Limit | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper | Hamper |
* Cash Prizes are in Malaysian Ringgit
** Trophies will be presented to 1st to 10th position for all categories, except for 2.5KM (6th to 10th position)
Distance | Category | Age Group |
2.5 KM |
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5 KM |
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10 KM |
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21 KM |
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42 KM |
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** Runners below 5 years of age on the race day are to be accompanied by a guardian.
- 21KM HALF MARATHON/ 42KM FULL MARATHON
- Race Bib
- Timing Chip
- Event Tee
- Finisher Tee
- Finisher Medal
- E-Cert
- Refreshments on the course/ Finish Line
- Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
- 2.5KM/ 5KM/ 10KM
- Race Bib
- Timing Chip
- Event Tee
- Finisher Medal
- E-Cert
- Refreshments on the course/ Finish Line
- Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
The start and finish of the race is at DATARAN SEJARAH, AYER KEROH, MELAKA.
Support crews are not required for this race, as the respective water stations by the organizer are adequate for runners to successfully complete the race.
If you have support crews, kindly ensure that they only support you at the respective water stations only. Support crews are not allowed on the course, as they could be a hazard to other runners or to themselves. Anyone found to have breached this rule of law will be disqualified and evicted from the course.
Organizer is not responsible for the safety of support crews. The registered runner is responsible for the actions of his/ her support crews. Support crews must comply with all instructions from event officials. The runner may be penalized or disqualified for actions or breaches of the rules by their support crew.
Support crews must not consume refreshments at water stations along the route and at the finish line. Refreshment is for the competitors only.
CATEGORY UPGRADE/ DOWNGRADE BEFORE 30 JUNE 2023
If you would like to change the race category after registering, you are able to upgrade or downgrade your category before 30 June 2023 11:59pm.
For upgrade, you are required to pay the category price difference and a RM30.00 cash administration fee.
Kindly email with Subject – CATEGORY UPGRADE/ Name/ Category to mim@mmtf.my
For downgrade, you are required to pay a RM30.00 cash administration fee, however the difference in the category price will not be refunded.
Kindly email with Subject – CATEGORY DOWNGRADE/ Name/ Category to mim@mmtf.my
*Do note that there will be a 6% gateway charge on the total amount, or min. RM2.00, whichever is higher to be paid.
Free shuttle service will be provided for runners (to and back journey) between MITC and Dataran Sejarah. Meanwhile we are also looking into other areas according to the demand and feasibility.
We will provide the bus timing schedules to all runners nearer to date.
There is NO REFUND and TRANSFER option for this event.
Waiver Form for Runners below 18 years old
Please submit the Waiver Form upon registration if you are a runner below 18 years old.
** Note 1: All runners are covered by Personal Accident Insurance
Class of Insurance: Personal Accident Insurance
Period of Insurance: 19 – 20 August 2023
INSURANCE COVERAGE :
Accidental Death : RM5,000.00 or Personal Disability : RM5,000.00
Medical Expenses : RM200.00
- +6013-9766697 through whatsapp only
- mim@mmtf.my through email
2.5KM GPX File : MIM 2023 2.5KM
5KM GPX File : MIM 2023 5KM
10KM GPX File : MIM 2023 10KM
21KM GPX File : MIM 2023 21KM
42KM GPX File : MIM 2023 42KM
RULES & REGULATIONS
- By successfully signing up for the race, you are deemed to have read and agreed to the rules and regulations pertaining to the event and to the participant’s assumption of risks, waiver, release, and indemnity form.
- Melaka International Marathon (MIM) reserves the right to refuse entry to the Event at its sole discretion and without assigning any reason.
- The age for participation in each race category is as follows:
- 18 years of age and above on Race Day for Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10KM
- 8 years of age and above on Race Day for 5KM
- 7 years of age and below on Race Day for 2.5KM Kids Run
- No age limit for 2.5KM Fun Run and Costume Run
** Runners below 5 years of age on the race day are to be accompanied by a guardian.
- Athletes are strictly prohibited (not allowed) from transferring their assigned Bib Number illegally or unlawfully for the Event.
- Athletes must attach the assigned Bib Number on the front to be permitted entry to the Event. Athletes failing to wear/display the assigned Bib Number correctly may be asked to retire immediately from the race by an Event Official and/or Security Officer.
- All age-group athletes must participate and compete in the age-group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on Race Day.
- Any athlete asked to retire from the race by any member of the Official Medical Staff, Event Director, Referee, Event Official and/or Security Officer must do so immediately.
- Any athlete asked to retire from the race will be deemed disqualified and shall not be entitled to receive a Finisher Medal, Finisher T-Shirt (available for Full and Half Marathon only), Finisher e-Certificate and Official Finish Time.
- Any athlete who starts to race before the official start time of their race category shall be disqualified. Any athlete who fails to start the race within thirty (30) minutes of the official start time of their race category shall be disqualified and Melaka International Marathon (MIM) reserves the right not to allow them to start.
- The Event cut off times for completion of the race categories shall be:
- 7 hours for Full Marathon
- 3.5 hours for Half Marathon
- 3 hours for 10KM
- 2.45 hours for 5KM
- 2.30 hours for 2.5KM
- Athletes who are still on the race route after the cut off time and choose to continue racing do so at their own risk. Melaka International Marathon (MIM) reserves the right to re-open the race route to live traffic at any time without prior notice to athletes for operational reasons and/or to prevent operational hazards and/or risks to athletes and/or spectators and/or Event staff. Melaka International Marathon (MIM) shall not be liable for any loss and/or inconvenience caused by such actions. If an Event Official has reason to believe an athlete is unlikely to finish the race within the cut off time, they may request an athlete to retire from the race and board a safety vehicle.
- The followings are strictly prohibited (not allowed) on the race route: pets,
in-line skates, strollers, push carts, shoes with built-in or attached rollers, and any other wheel-run objects. The exception to this rule is Official Events and Official Medical vehicles. - Race results will be posted within 24 hours after the event. Race results are final. All results and rankings are based on gun time. Any non-prize winner disputes must be submitted in writing to the Organiser within 3 days of the results being published. Any prize winner disputes must be made within 30 minutes of the winner’s results being published at the event. The Organiser’s decision is final with regards to the handling of prize winner disputes. The Organiser reserves the right to request random doping tests from Potential Winners.
- Athletes who successfully complete the Event shall be awarded a Finisher Medal upon presentation of their Race Bib to the respective Event Officials. Only athletes who successfully complete the Full Marathon and Half Marathon races only shall be awarded a Finisher T-Shirt upon presentation of their Finisher Medal and Race Bib to the respective Event Officials. All Finisher Medals and Finisher T-Shirts must be collected on-site at the Event. Athletes who successfully complete the Event within the cut-off time shall be entitled to download a Finisher e-Certificate.
- Melaka International Marathon (MIM) reserves the right to amend the Race Rules at its sole discretion. If there is ambiguity in any of these provisions, Melaka International Marathon (MIM) shall be the authority to interpret and in doing so, will take into account the interests of all the affected parties.
- All participants must register online by providing their name, NRIC/Passport number, gender, contact number, email address, and emergency contact details.
- 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.
- Tampering with the race bib in any way (e.g. obscuring/removing the sponsor’s identification) will result in your disqualification. Melaka International Marathon (MIM) shall immediately disqualify any participants if this rule is not strictly observed.
- A runner is not allowed to be supported by any 3rd Party or participant in the race, other than at the Water Stations provided by Melaka International Marathon (MIM) along the course.
- If you withdraw from the race, you must report to the closest checkpoint. This will ensure that you will be safely removed from the race course and transported back to the race venue.
- Littering is prohibited.
- You must obey all instructions by race officials and any information signs and markers along the race course.
- Melaka International Marathon (MIM) reserves the right to discourage and/or penalize behaviour that is considered unsporting.
- Melaka International Marathon (MIM) reserves the right to postpone or cancel or suspend the race for any reason it deems fit to do so.