HSN21KM: Hari Sukan Negara 2016

Hey lace up your shoes and start training because Hari Sukan Negara 2016, HSN21KM run set to take place on 8^th October 2016. It will be held in the heart of Kuala Lumpur with three recognizable flag-off points - Dataran Merdeka for 21km, Jalan Raja Laut for 10km and Padang Merbok for 5km fun run. HSN21KM aims to bring together runners from all walks of life – inculcating the spirit of running in the young ones, challenging the elite and inspiring others to beat their personal bests or make their maiden attempt in a running event.

HSN21KM for Hari Sukan Negara 2016

The event will feature three distances - 21km, 10km and 5km. The 5km fun run is designed as an obstacle race, and unlike the more gruelling, mud-slinging variety, there will be fun-filled obstacles for the whole family instead this time. It is also unique in that participation is open to persons with disabilities, wheelchair-bound or otherwise.

HSN21KM for Hari Sukan Negara 2016

HSN21KM for Hari Sukan Negara 2016

Date: 8^th October 2016

Time: 6am

Venue: Dataran Merdeka

Flag Off: 21km Dataran Merdeka | 10km Jalan Raja Laut | 5km Padang Merbok

Registration: www.hsn21km.com

Registration for HSN21KM ends on 15^th September 2016. Registration will close after this date, or if the maximum capacity is reached before the closing date, whichever comes first. 

Race Kit Collection for HSN21KM for Hari Sukan Negara 2016

Date: 1^st and 2^nd October 2016

Time: 10am to 6pm

Venue: Dewan Dato’ Mokhtar Dahari, Olympic Sports Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Race Kit Collection for HSN21KM for Hari Sukan Negara 2016

HSN21KM has much to offer participants. First off, the prize purses being offered for the various categories are large, with up to RM36,000 to be won. The winner of the 21km Open Men’s and Women’s categories can look forward to a RM 7,000 cash prize with various purses offered up to 6th place in the 21km Open and Veterans’ categories for both men and women. Cash prizes are also offered to the top five finishers in the 10km race – for the Open and Veterans, and Men and Women’s categories.

Running Tees & Finisher Tees for HSN21KM for Hari Sukan Negara 2016

Beat Your Record is a special feature of HSN21KM, where Malaysian participants will have the opportunity to surpass the National Record for 21km and take home a whopping RM 20,000 incentive. Arul Thevar Muniandy, who recorded a time of 1 hour 7 minutes 59 seconds in Ipoh on 4 July 2004, currently holds the men’s National record for the half marathon, while in the women’s category, record holder Norlida Ismail set the best time of 1 hour 27 minutes 15 seconds on 21 May 2005 at the Arafura Games, Australia.

For runners who are capable of bringing their family and friends together, the Race Captain is just what they need. Individuals who can get 10 other people to sign up for HSN21KM in any category can run for free and will be called Race Captains.

Several companies have come on board as official partners and sponsors for HSN21KM. PROTON is the Presenter Sponsor and is offering a car up for grabs as the lucky draw prize, which will be held at Dataran Merdeka in conjunction with the race as well as Hari Sukan Negara. Both HSN21KM runners and visitors to the Hari Sukan Negara celebration at Dataran Merdeka are eligible for this coupon-based lucky draw.

With Brooks Malaysia signing up as the Official Apparel Sponsor for HSN21KM, all participants can expect running T-shirts courtesy of Brooks. HSN21KM has also signed up Lucozade as the Official Beverage for the run and Swiss-Inn as the Official Hotel.

HSN21KM for Hari Sukan Negara 2016

There will be much to occupy members of the public at Dataran Merdeka in conjunction with Hari Sukan Negara. Activities to expect include popular sports and games like netball, futsal, arm-wrestling, tug-of-war and an eSports competition, among others. There wlll be a OneSilat National Series competition for a touch of the traditional, while visitors young and old can also occupy themselves with kids’ activities, a sports bazaar and much more.

For more information on HSN21KM: Hari Sukan Negarea 2016, please visit www.hsn21km.com