Penang Eco (MAS)

Introduction

7th edition of the Penang Eco 100 including the first 100 miler in Malaysia on top of the standard 100k and 50k races. Organised by Endurance Nature, featuring one of Malaysia's pioneering trail runners Seow Kong Ng. On our ATM calendar since 2015, this is a challenging course for long distance athletes. Not necessarily because of the terrain but mainly because of the hot and humid climate.

Held in Bukit Mertajam (Penang, Malaysia), the 100 miles and 100 km race categories are relevant for ATM Championship ranking and Grandmaster Quest points.

This race showcases the typical Malaysian geographical, social and cultural heritage where the runners will meet and see ordinary Malaysian people and wild lives, flora and fauna in the rural settings with a distinct small town feel. During the race, the runners will be sampling the local cuisines in the food and drinks provided at the aid stations along the course of the race.

Since 2022, Penang Eco alternates with UToP on our ATM Championship calendar. Last year was UToP, this year it’s Penang Eco.

Event website

event website and race registration

International gateway

Fly into Penang International Airport for the quickest access to Bukit Mertajam, which is basically just across the famous Penang Bridge. Of course, Kuala Lumpur is another option but the bus ride will take you three hours to the race venue.

Hotels are plenty in Georgetown, main city on Penang, and busses are organised to the race venue. However, for extra convenience, you can also stay in Bukit Mertajam, where there’s a few nice and clean hotels in a street with lots of restaurants and bars as well.