Closing of PBIM Courier Service on 27 August 2017

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Please take note that the courier service option to Malaysia, Sabah & Sarawak and Singapore for Penang Bridge International Marathon 2017 will be closed on 27 August 2017.

For those of you who wish to make final amendments on your registered information are advisable to send in your request to info@penangmarathon.gov.my within these few days. The administrations will not be able to amend your name, address, race category, contact number and running vest size after the closing date.

Please register with us now at https://system.penangmarathon.gov.my/register/?a=aaJVGk5NfqXG0SHqqNQKepRrtOAn6fJdcbsuA3Hg%2F3qKE%3D to secure a final slot and join us to run at the iconic Penang Bridge on 26 November 2017.

Thank you.

Closing of Full Marathon (42KM) Category

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Announcement to all PBIM 2017 runners,

After receiving such wonderful response, we only have about 200 slots left for Full Marathon Category. Therefore, the slots are filling up really fast and will be auto-closed once we hit 7,000 runners for Full Marathon Category.

Those who are still interested to participate, register with us now at the link below to secure a final slot and join us at the annual Penang Bride International Marathon on 26 November 2017.

Link: https://system.penangmarathon.gov.my/register/?a=aaJVGk5NfqXG0SHqqNQKepRrtOAn6fJdcbsuA3Hg%2F3qKE%3D

For those who are still pending for payment, kindly complete your payment within these few days if not you will be deleted from the system. If you are facing any problem, do not hesitate to drop your enquiries to rita@visitpenang.gov.my

Thank you.

Calling for Full Marathon Pacers!

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To those who are interested to become one of our marathon pacer for the upcoming Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) to be held on 26 November 2017, feel free to provide us your 10 history of running a marathon race as well as your best result.

Kindly send in your request to rita@visitpenang.gov.my at your soonest convenience.

Good Luck!

Official Design for Penang Bridge International Marathon 2017

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Announcing the official design for Penang Bridge International Marathon 2017.

Thank you and see you on 26 November 2017!

 

Complimentary Shuttle Service available for PBIM 2017 runners staying at the Vistana Penang Bukit Jambul

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 42KM, 21KM, 10 KM & FUN RUN – VISTANA PENANG TO MARATHON DROP OFF POINT
30 minutes frequency starting from Saturday, 25th November 2017 at 11:00pm until Sunday, 26th November 2017 at 5:00 am.

MARATHON PICK UP POINT TO VISTANA PENANG
40 minutes frequency starting from 8:00 am until 11:20 am.

NOTE:
*Only TWO shuttle service vehicle will be provided for the Marathon Shuttle Service, please take note that it will be based on first come first serve basis!
*For pick up transfer from marathon site to the hotel, chauffeur will only pick up guest with equipped HOTEL WRIST BAND.

Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) 2017 – Medical Forum I

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Date    : 13 August 2017 (Sunday)
Time    : 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue  : The Light Hotel Seberang Jaya
*FREE ENTRANCE but REGISTRATION is required

Programme:
2.00pm                : REGISTRATION
2.30pm                : “Health Issues and Injury Prevention in Marathon Training” by Dr Ng Cheok Man, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Penang Adventist Hospital
3.15pm                : “S.M.A.R.T. Running” by Ms Angie Ng, Senior Physiotherapist, Penang Adventist Hospital
4.00pm–4.15pm  : BREAK TIME
4.15pm                : “Powerfuel Your Body For The Run”
by Ms Mah Joh Ying, Dietitian, Penang Adventist Hospital
5.00pm                : END

Speakers’ Profile:

Dr Ng Cheok Man FRCS (Edinburgh)
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Dr Ng is a practicing neurosurgeon, a unique specialty dealing with diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system including the brain and spine. In his spare time, Dr Ng has special interest in endurance sports. He has participated in full and half marathons at the Penang Bridge International Marathon since 2011. Besides this, he has also competed in other memorable events like the Kapas Marang Open Sea Swimathon, Penang Aquathlon, 21 km Performance Series Penang and 26 Km King Of Bukit Larut. He was previously awarded the Malaysian Life Saving Society’s Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Instructor’s Certificate and also practices martial arts and self-defence.

Ms Angie Ng Chin Meng BPhty (Hons) (UKM)
Senior Physiotherapist
Ms Angie Ng is a senior physiotherapist based in Adventist Physiotherapy Centre in Bukit Mertajam. She graduated with Bachelor of Physiotherapy from UKM and has been working with Penang Adventist Hospital since 2009. She specializes in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Ms Ng is also an active person who likes to exercise and practises Pilates and mix martial arts training.

Ms Mah Joh Ying BHSc (Hons) Dietetics (USM)
Dietitian
Ms Mah Joh Ying is a clinical dietitian in Penang Adventist Hospital. She graduated from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in 2014 with Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dietetics (Hons). She joined Penang Adventist Hospital since qualifying as a Dietitian in 2014.
Ms Mah’s core expertise includes practical personalized dietary counselling for patients and clients from all walks of life in the area of disease prevention, weight management, diabetes mellitus (type 1 and 2), hypertension, heart diseases, high blood cholesterol, high blood uric acid, kidney impairment, gastrointestinal tract diseases, cancer prevention and management. Ms Mah is also actively involved in public and corporate health talks.

For those who are interested, kindly send in your full name and Identity Card number to rachel@visitpenang.gov.my for registration. Hurry up and secure a place NOW!

PBIM 2017 Official Fun Run T-Shirt

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Dear runners,
Introducing Fun Run category T-shirt by Brooks for Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) 2017.
Hope you like it!

Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) 2017 – Stage 3 Registration

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The PBIM committee is proud to announce that we had received 28,600 participants since the early bird registration started on 16 February 2017. Therefore, please take note that fees will be increased to Stage 3 automatically once we hit 30,000 participants.

Then, Stage 3 fees will be applicable as per below:

Full Marathon – RM110
Half Marathon – RM90
10km Run (Open) – RM80
10km Run (Junior) – RM45
Fun Run – RM35

The slots are filling up fast so do register at Stage 2 prices now! Those who yet to make payment kindly complete it as soon as possible as all payments must be cleared during registration to confirm your participation under the current Stage.

Do not miss out the opportunity to register with a cheaper price now!

Official Hotel for PBIM 2017

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Vistana Penang Bukit Jambul

Room rate starting from RM350++ per room night

Brisk, efficient service; be it at check-in or departure. Comfortable rooms with practical amenities suited to work or relaxation plus complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel. Pause at Barista, the coffee bar, and adjacent communications centre, Hub 24/7, for a quick business breakfast, or sit down to fresh hot meals at Cafe. Be it for work, rest or leisure, Vistana Hotels is always welcoming, always connected, Always Here

Book direct to enjoy a pre and during the marathon special room deal for all participants at http://www.vistanahotels.com/penang/ or via WhatsApp Booking at 018 688 0010.

LATEST PBIM 2017 Official Finisher Tee

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Dear runners,

After considering all your opinions and comments, the PBIM committee has decided to change the Finisher Tee colour.

Hope you guys will like it. Thank you.

NOTE: Is not black colour but Army Green with Yellow stripes.