KMK50 2024
The KMK50 course has been designed in 2011 by Serge Henkens and has been used 7 times for the CTM from 2011-2015. It has also been used in 2018 – 2023 for the KMK50 trail event. This is truly the home of trail running in Thailand.
This course has been now updated to be a one loop of 50km full course.
Mostly covered in forested area, the course offers magnificent hilly trails with many single tracks. Only 2 hours from Bangkok and 15’ from Pattaya city.
- 1 loop of 50km 1270+/1269- elevation (2 ITRA points)
- 1 loop of 25km 672+/674 elevation
- 1 loop of 10km 219+/220- elevation
- 3km charity fun run for the entire family
Get ready for a festive, sporty, and adventurous Weekend on 29 September, 2024
Location
Kao Mai Keaw Location on Google
INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
- 50KM: Souvenir Goodie bag, Souvenir t-shirt, race bib, timing chip, insurance, Finisher T-shirt for those who complete the course within the cutoff time
- 25KM: Souvenir Goodie bag, Souvenir t-shirt, race bib, timing chip, insurance, Finisher buff for those who complete the course within the cutoff time
- 10KM: Souvenir Goodie bag, Souvenir t-shirt, race bib, timing chip, insurance
- 3KM: Race bib, insurance, Souvenir t-shirt
FOOD
- Delicious Food buffet at finish line
- Electrolyte drinks, Snacks and Fruits at all water stations
RACE PACK COLLECTION
Time: 11.00 – 18.00 hr
STEPS TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACK
- Present your photo-form of identification at the registered distance table.
- Identification card, driving license, or passport.
- If you pick up the race pack for your friend, please show a copy of your friend’s ID or a photo ID.
- Scan the timing chip (only 10, 25, and 50 km) to verify your information at the timing chip table.
- Please note that if you’d like to change or correct the registered name, birthdate, age, and gender please contact the staff at timing chip table.
- The change of race category, distance and t-shirt size is not allowed.
- There’s no new BIB given if you change the above information.
Please note that if you’d like to change or correct the registered name, birthdate, age, and gender please contact the staff at tim-ing chip table.
The change of race category, distance and t-shirt size is not allowed.
There’s no new BIB given if you change the above information.
RACE SCHEDULE
Trophy & Medal:
3 first winners of each category will get trophy and medal for all runners.
Categories & Age Groups
EXPO AND MERCHANDISE
Date: Saturday 28 September 2024
Time: 11.00 – 18.00 hr
Venue: Kao Mai Keaw Reservation Park
Athletes, family and friends are encouraged to visit the expo area to check out the last-minute trail gears, foods and drinks from our exhibitors:
List of exhibitors and expo map coming soon
RACE DAY PARKING-DIRECTION & MAP
For everyone travelling to the venue of the KMK50 please find instructions & information enclosed
Recommendations on Parking:
Please try to ‘car pool’ instead of arriving one person per car – and you help save the environment too!
Special groups in large Van will access parking directly at venue.
Try to arrive early for parking – 1:00 hour before your start is recommended, for each distance 50km from 05:15 hr / 25km from 05:45 hr / 10 km from 06:15 hr / 4km from 06:30 hr
For roadside parking, please ONLY use the LEFT side of road, so not to block through traffic- Very important – please don’t ruin it for everyone!
MORE INFORMATION ON PARKING PROCEDURES
Coming soon
We thank everyone for your attention and kind cooperation to ensure that parking runs smoothly for all participants.
Please follow the instructions from parking marshals
SHUTTLE BUS PARKING SERVICE
Information coming soon
On course, you will notice different kind of signs – these are described below:
ORANGE RIBBONS – The most noticeable are the thousands of orange ribbons that we used to mark the course every 30-50m – follow these and you know you are on track!
ARROWS – Direction arrows red on yellow, indicating any turns or junctions to continue, turn left, turn right.
WRONG WAY – Do not continue in this direction! If you missed a turn you will find a cross marking wrong direction and please turn back until you find the course.
YOUR RACE DISTANCE – Please follow your BIB colour / race distance – 50km Yellow, 25km Red, 10km Blue, 3km as indicated.
If our marshals spot your BIB colour they will point you in the right direction or please ask.
KILOMETRE MARKERS – If you prefer not to know, then look away! We will have kilometre markers placed every 2 km on the course, they are smaller and a good reference in case you need assistance to guide our rescue teams – and just to know what’s left!
SAFETY
This is a trail running event bringing you in mountains and remote areas. DO NOT expect to be picked up at any point on the course when tired. Only participants sustaining serious injuries will be rescued anywhere on course by our medical teams/medical vehicles.
For people who would like to stop/give up, please walk or trot to the next Water station or follow marshal instructions who may guide you to the pickup/evacuation areas.The safety issue is for us extremely important.
SKYWAVE/ADVANCED RESCUE SOLUTIONS rescue team on duty with:
- 2 ATV’S with stretchers
- 1 UTV
- 1 Medical post in middle of course
- 1 Medical post in the course
ProRace-Q team on duty with:
- 6 nurses on motocross browsing the course
- 2 4WD ambulances in remote and mountainous areas
- 1 Medical post in the course
On top of that, 2 ambulances, one doctor and 6 nurses will be on duty that day at selected location and finish line. The race has been specially designed to allow medical staff on the scene in a matter of minutes in case of an emergency. Trail running is a challenging sport, but sportsmanship is integral parts of making it a safe event. Pay attention to the needs of other competitors. If someone needs help, help them. Also, please come well prepared: mentally, physically, and logistically.
Mandatory equipment and equipment checks
- Mobile phone
- Whistle
- Race Bib
- 1.5l of water from start (50km and 25km runners)-Hydration pack such a camelback is recommended
Recommended equipment
- Cap, bandana or hat
- Extra pair of socks
- Sunglasses
- Sun block or Sun Screen
- Trekking poles
- Adhesive elastic band for making a bandage or a strapping
- Some cash
- Electrolyte powers sachets
- At least 500 calories worth of energy bars /gels/ food portions at start point
HYDRATION Thailand
is a tropical and warm country. It is essential to stay hydrated at all times.
Safety of our athletes is a priority and we do not want anybody to suffer dehydration.
We encourage participants to refill their hydration system and drink/refresh at all water stations.
We also encourage all runners to cool down when and where it is possible (Immerse your body in a lake or in a river for instance. Use the buckets with ice and sponges offered a selected water stations etc.)
For 50 & 25km trail run, it is mandatory that EVERY runner must carry a camelback or any other hydration system of minimum 1.5 liters of water on their person – failure to do so by any runners and demonstrate such to organizers will be refused access to start.
- 50km: 8 water stations in total + one at finish line
- 25km: 5 water stations in total + one at finish line
- 10km: 1 water station + one at finish line
- 3km: Water station at finish line
COURSE DETAILS
Drinks Hydration:
8 water stations at this mark:
- Water Station 1 at KM 6.2
- Water Station 2 at KM 11.3
- Water Station 3 at KM 17.7
- Water Station 4 at KM 23.7
- Water Station 5 at KM 32.4
- Water Station 6 at KM 38
- Water Station 7 at KM 42.4
- Water Station 2 (2) at KM 47.2
Time Limit: 11:30 hours
Cut off times at each location
Cutoff 1: Water station 4 at km 23.7 cut off time at 11:45
Athletes arriving at the cutoff station after the cutoff time will be prevented to continue the race and will automatically be ranked as DNF in the race results. Athletes will board shuttle car and go back to the venue.
Cutoff 2: Water station 6 at km 38 cutoff time at 14:55
Cutoff 3: Water station 8 at km 47 cutoff time at 16:45
Athletes arriving at the cutoff station after the cutoff time will be prevented to continue the race and will automatically be ranked as DNF in the race results. Athletes will board shuttle car and go back to the venue.
Finish Line cut off time at 11.20 hrs (or Time of Day at 17:45)
Runners need to reach at each water station before the cut-off times. Runners who reach the water station after the designated time will have to go follow the cut-off rules
Would the start time been delayed, the cutoff time will be adjusted accordingly
If you arrive at the cutoff location after the cutoff time, the cutoff staff will :
- Inform you that you have been cut off
- Perforate your race bib in the DNF box
- Help and guide you to the cutoff vehicles
Please note that all athletes who are DNF or Cutoff will NOT receive a finisher T-Shirt at the finish line
50 km is compulsory to carry at least 1.5 litre of water on your person; failure to do so may result in inability to compete in 50 km trail run distance.
Use of a camelback or any hydration system is mandatory for the 50km distance, please note.
One loop of 50 km course
Drinks Hydration:
5 water stations at this mark:
- Water Station 1 at KM 3.8
- Water Station 2 at KM 9.8
- Water Station 3 at KM 13.5
- Water Station 4 at KM17.3
- Water Station 5 at KM 22
Time Limit : You have 6:30 hrs to finish the course
Cut off times at the finish Line (or Time of Day at 13.00)
Runners need to reach at each water station before the cut-off times. Runners who reach the water station after the designated time will not be allowed to continue, and then return the timing chip and bib number immediately.
25 km is compulsory to carry at least 1.5 liter of water on your person, failure to do so may result in inability to compete in 25 km trail run distance.
Use of a camelback or any hydration system during the race for all distances is highly recommended.
One loop of 25 km course
Drinks Hydration: 1 water stations at KM 6.2
Time Limit : 3:10 hrs to finish the course
Cut off times at the finish Line (or Time of Day at 10.00)
Use of a camelback or any hydration system during the race for all distances is highly recommended.
One loop of 10 km course
3KM Trail Course: coming soon
The Course map of 3 km will be provided later on.
Drinks Hydration: 1 water stations for 3 km
No cut-off time
Drink & Aid Stations
Please check the distance map.
RULES & PENALTIES
Rules:
- 1Participants must be at least
- 18 years old on race day: Sunday 29 September 2024 (50km distance)
- 12 years old on race day: Sunday 29 September 2024 (25km distance)
- 10 years old on race day: Sunday 29 September 2024 (10km distance)
A minor waiver must be signed by parents for all participants below 18 years of age.
- 2. Race participants may run walk or crawl, but may not make use of any motorized or wheeled vehicles during the race. Doing so could be grounds for disqualification.
- Race participants must make forward progress exclusively under their own power. Carrying, pulling or pushing by other racers or members of the public is prohibited and is grounds for disqualification.
- Racers must follow the marked course route the entire way and register at each aid station and timing checkpoint. Tak-ing short cuts is grounds for disqualification.
- Racers wishing to make a protest must notify the race command centre within 60 minutes of finishing the race. Protests will be considered by a three person committee consisting of the race director, a representative from KMK50 and {an in-dependent third party}. Decisions of the committee are final.
- Any littering on the course is strictly prohibited. Race participants are responsible for making sure that anything they throw out goes into a trash barrel/bags. Littering on the course is grounds for disqualification.
- Your race number must be visible at all times on the outside of your clothing and on the front of your body. Do not cover over your race number with any backpack strap or article of clothing.
- If you withdraw from the event, you must sign the withdrawal form at the closest checkpoint (unless assisted from the course by First Aid crews).
- You must carry the Mandatory Gear at all times during the event. Random gear checks will be performed during the event. Any participant without the mandatory gear will not be able to proceed until they arrange for the missing item to be replaced. For the sake of fairness to other runners there will also be a penalty ranging from a time penalty to disqual-ification based on the severity of the breach.
- You must obey directions of marshals AND BE RESPECTUL if you miss any time cut-offs. The organization reserves the right to change the cut off time rules due to unexpected circumstances (Weather)
- Use of trekking poles is permitted after checkpoint 1 only. During the first section of the race, those wishing to use poles must carry them in a backpack or waste pack with the points facing down.
- Race participants may not receive outside support from the general public anywhere along the course other than at check points/aid stations.
- There will be some food and snacks provided at selected stations. However, participants should not rely on this only and make sure they carry some nutrition with them as well (Bars, gels, dried fruits, bananas etc.)
- The organization reserves the right to shorten/change the course or amend the rules due to unexpected circumstances that may put the safety of the participants at stake (Weather, wild animals on course etc…)
- DNF participants who missed cut off times may be allowed to short cut and therefore cross the finish line. A DNF sign will be stamped on their race BIB at the cut off station. In this case, the DNF participants will not receive a finisher T-shirt and will not be ranked. They will be marked as DNF.
- It is strictly forbidden to exchange race number with another competitor during the event. This is grounds for disqualifi-cation.
- The timing of the competition begins at the start of the race and officially ends when the competitor crosses the finish line.
- The competitor to cross the finish line in the shortest time minus any penalties is declared the winner in that category.
- The organizer reserves the right to refuse an application from any participant. All athletes must be in good physical con-dition. The race is not advised for people that have any medical conditions or disabilities.
- All competitors must also inform the medical team of any illness or injury that occurs during or in conjunction with the event.
Penalties
Reasons for Penalties:
- Disobeying instructions from a race official
- Being rude and show no respect to a race official
- Non-assistance to a person in danger
- Sabotage (of another competitor or the course)
- Use of an unauthorized means of transport
- Violation over the identity of a competitor or change of a race number during the race
- Intervention or assistance from an unauthorized person
