{"id":2638,"date":"2023-11-15T03:23:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T03:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=2638"},"modified":"2023-11-15T03:24:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T03:24:04","slug":"tawaus-tropical-rainforest-run-on-nov-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=2638","title":{"rendered":"Tawau’s tropical rainforest run on Nov 26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The second edition of the Tropical Rainforest Run 2023 is scheduled for Nov 26 at Tawau Hills Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The run, featuring two routes: a challenging 21km tropical rainforest trail and a family-friendly 6km sulphurous springs fun run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 21km route follows the demanding Mount Lucia trail, ascending to 800m, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Categories include men and women in both open and veteran (ages 40 and above for men, 35 and above for women) divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 6km fun run explores the sulphurous hot spring route, known for its turquoise-coloured water due to minerals present  she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This trail provides a delightful experience amidst the wilderness of Tawau Hills Park, offering opportunities to spot diverse wildlife and plants, she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liew said the race’s focal point\u2014the chance to run amidst the towering Yellow Meranti trees, recognised as the world’s tallest tropical trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTawau Hills Park proudly hosts the second tallest Yellow Meranti tree, standing at an impressive 99.2m as of 2019,\u201d said Liew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apart from the diverse wildlife, she said the park features captivating waterfalls, including the Table Waterfall and Gelas Waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event aims to raise awareness about rainforest conservation and contribute 10 per cent of the running fees to support conservation projects in collaboration with Sabah Parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 250 participants already registered, including international entrants from Kenya, Australia, Canada, Japan, Indonesia, and Singapore, registration remains open at www.hellosabah.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants are entitled to receive a running T-shirt, a race bib, a finisher’s medal, and a digital e-certificate. Exciting cash prizes and vouchers worth over RM50,000 await participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The event is not exclusive to runners; locals are encouraged to visit the venue, explore exhibition booths at Tawau Hills Park, and participate in a lucky draw for a chance to win fantastic prizes sponsored by Malaysia Aviation Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event is made possible through the generous support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Sabah (KePKAS), the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC), Sabah Tourism Board (STB), and Tourism Malaysia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The run is co-organised by Sabah Parks, Tawau Municipal Council (MPT), and Tawau Runner Club, along with key partners Life Water Marketing Sdn Bhd, Borneo Royale Hotel, and PMG Pharmacy Tawau.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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