The world’s premier series of off-road extreme multisport competitions, XTERRA Malaysia Special Edition 2018 has announced its series’ first duathlon in Malaysia. Desaru coast will play host to this special edition which has two categories – duathlon and trail running.
What to look forward for
XTERRA Malaysia Special Edition 2018 is organised by Tough Gorilla, which provides extreme sports athletes from across the region and Malaysia an opportunity to compete at Desaru Coast. Participants can look forward to a run set against the scenic Desaru Coast backdrop. The event will also be carrying out training workshops by professional athletes and certified coaches. For athletes that are traveling with their families, the special edition offers a shorter 2.5km for a lighter challenge off-road.
Philip Whittaker, Chief Executive Officer – Integrated Theme Parks & Attractions (“ITPA”) and Chief Commercial Officer of Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn Bhd said,
We are very excited to be the venue host of XTERRA Malaysia Special Edition 2018. The natural landscape in Desaru Coast makes it a fitting venue for the series’ first duathlon and we look forward to welcome all extreme sportsmen and women in Malaysia and from all over the world,
The event will be held over a three-day period starting from 28 September to 30 September 2018 and the majority of the athletes will range between 25 to 45 years old.
YBhg Datuk Rashidi Hasbullah, secretary general of Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture said,
“We hope that visitors and participants will be able to experience Malaysia’s landscape through the unique ambiance and race routes. Malaysia has continuously proven itself to be a suitable destination for internationally renowned sporting events such as Ironman and Oceanman, which have attracted thousands of athletes and participants from all over the world. These extreme multisport competitions have cultivated strong sporting sentiments for the country over the years and we are honoured to be part of it once again.
This time it will be at Johor’s upcoming hidden gem, Desaru Coast. I would like to thank the event organiser of XTERRA Malaysia Special Edition 2018 for selecting Desaru Coast as Johor and Malaysia’s international sporting event host. International events such as XTERRA will help boost the local economy through tourism from participants and spectators. With that, Johor is no longer a mere transit point for travellers but an international tourist hub. In the recent years, Johor has seen a steady increase of tourist arrivals through an increasing effort from the state’s economic development body. We hope to see more of such events in the near future.
Managing director of Tough Gorilla, Azura Zainol Abidin said,
We are honoured to organise such an event and would like to thank all our partners for having the confidence and trust in us. Execution and planning for events of this scale require experience, hard work and dedication to effectively cater to everyone’s needs. It is of utmost importance that we ensure the event is carried out seamlessly and efficiently with success,
Things to know about Desaru Coast
XTERRA Malaysia Special Edition 2018 is supported by Ministry of Tourism, Art, and Culture, Malaysia Major Events, Johor Tourism, Johor Sports Council and Desaru Coast as the venue sponsor. Located in the southern region of Peninsular Malaysia. Desaru coast is a multi-phase development that includes one of the world’s largest waterparks – the Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark, two championship golf courses, world-renowned hotels and resorts, a retail village and a conference centre.
Desaru Coast hosts three international hotel brands under its wing, the Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast. Far from the saturated property and investment environments, the location is perfectly situated in the southern gateway to Malaysia which can be easily accessed by land, ferry and air for both domestic and international travellers.
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