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Message by the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Mr. Lim Guan Eng 01 Message by the Chairman of APBIM, YB Danny Law Heng Kiang 02 Message by the CEO of Allianz Malaysia Berhad, Mr. Jens Reisch Cash Prizes Site Map Photography Competition D-Tag Instruction Marathon Routes Water Stations Event Schedule Penang Bridge International Marathon Committee Office Hotline General Information

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Level 53, Komtar, 10503 Penang, Malaysia. T : +604-650 5136 / 261 9012 F: +604-261 8744 W : www.penangmarathon.gov.my E : info@penangmarathon.gov.my info@visitpenang.gov.my

MESSAGE BY

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE CHIEF MINISTER OF PENANG

YAB MR. LIM GUAN ENG

Selamat datang and welcome to the widely anticipated and highly energetic sports event in Malaysia - the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon!

Every year, we welcome tens of thousands of marathon enthusiasts not only from Malaysia but also from all over the world to our beautiful state. Last year, 10% of the 24,000 participants were international runners from 69 different countries!

My advice to all the runners, do take this opportunity to enjoy Penang, as we have so much to offer from our white sandy beaches, beautiful heritage to our world famous delicacies. In fact, our mouth-watering Penang Laksa was recently listed as the seventh most delicious food in the world by CNN. On top of that, Yahoo.com named Penang as one of the Top 10 Islands to Visit Before You Die in January this year. This is the fourth time the marathon has been organised by the Penang State Tourism Development and Cultural Executive Committee. As we grow from strength to strength, we hope that the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon can match international standards and expectations. In our quest towards making Penang an international and intelligent city, we must also be a location of choice to investors; destination of choice to tourists; habitat of choice to those who desire a sustainable living and of course, a site of choice to premier sporting events.

The Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon is one step towards achieving these goals. Aside from bringing massive amounts of visitors to Penang annually, the marathon encourages people regardless of age, faith and background to pursue a healthy lifestyle and challenge their physical and emotional limits. Good luck to all the runners and hope you will have an unforgettable time at the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011. Thank you. Lim Guan Eng The Right Honourable Chief Minister of Penang

MESSAGE BY

STATE EXCO FOR PENANG TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE, CHAIRMAN OF APBIM

YB DANNY LAW HENG KIANG

After months of preparation, the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011 is finally here. This year, we welcome a few new sponsors, mainly our title sponsor Allianz from Germany who is the worlds largest insurance company and Titan Watches from India which is the fifth largest manufacturer of watches in the world. Without the support of these generous sponsors the marathon will be far from successful. The kind support from these international companies also establishes the fact that the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon is now recognised internationally as a significant marathon event in the world sports arena. For registered runners, congratulations for taking up this challenge to test your physical boundaries! You are now part of the largest running event in Malaysia. This is also your chance to run on the beautiful Penang Bridge and truly enjoy the beautiful scenery of Penang at the break of dawn. There are four main categories this year, which are the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km Run and Fun Run.

Last year, 24,000 runners participated in the marathon. We hope the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011 will attract more participants compared to last year. This year, we can also observe more improvements and positive progress especially in regards to the preparation of the marathon. Even the main design and logo of the marathon have received many commendations and praises. This has prompted us to organise a competition at the beginning of next year in search of the best design concept for Penang Bridge International Marathon 2012. Besides that, we are also looking forward to co-operate with more international cities for the future Penang marathon in order to attract more international runners. We believe that the Penang marathon is a great contributor to the Penang economy and tourism industry and we hope to increase the current contributions greatly in the future. Before I end my message, I would like to extend my gratitude to all who have been involved in making this event a success. To all the runners, I wish you the best of luck and for the international and outof-state participants; enjoy your stay in Penang! With that, thank you very much.

YB Danny Law Heng Kiang State Exco For Penang Tourism Development And Culture, Chairman of APBIM

MESSAGE BY
MR. JENS REISCH

CEO OF ALLIANZ MALAYSIA BERHAD

Welcome and thank you for participating in the Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011! Allianz is proud to be the first ever title sponsor for the largest marathon in Malaysia, the iconic Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011. As you know, the promotion of sports events is an integral part of the Allianz culture. Globally, we are involved in promoting sporting events, including the Womens FIFA World Cup, the Formula One Race and the Paralympics. As Germany is a major football nation, Allianz is a Premium Partner of the Bayern Munich Football team and a main sponsor of the Allianz Arena in Germany. Here in Malaysia, we are dedicated to promote healthy living via sports events such as running.

The Penang Bridge Marathon is one of the oldest and most established marathons in the country. This year, 30,000 runners are expected to participate, giving Allianz an ideal opportunity to reach out to as many Malaysians as possible in this fun-filled event promoting a healthy lifestyle. Sharing our passion and commitment are about 1,000 runners from Allianz Malaysia, comprising mainly our employees, agents, business partners and their families. They have committed to run with us in the marathon this time. The marathons atmosphere and location can be enjoyed by both competitive runners and those who want to run for fun. We hope to create a bigger running community not only in Allianz but in Malaysia as a whole in the coming years, as part of our aim to promote a healthier lifestyle. Last but not least, let me take this opportunity to thank and congratulate the Penang Tourism Board for its dedication and passion in organising this world-class marathon for the 27th time. I would also like to thank all Allianz staff who have contributed to this event, all participants as well as business partners, the people behind the marathon, volunteers, media and everyone who have supported us in making this years marathon a successful event. To all the participants of Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon 2011, I wish you all the best and I hope that we will see you again next year. As a leading insurer in Malaysia, Allianz believes that an event of this scale needs to be properly insured. Therefore, as part of our commitment to this event, this year we will be providing each runner with Personal Accident coverage, regardless of whether they are already insured.

Jens Reisch CEO of Allianz Malaysia Berhad

CASH PRIZES
Runners in all categories who complete the run within the prescribed time will be awarded a Certificate of Participation. Finisher medals will be awarded to runners in all categories who complete the run within the prescribed time EXCEPT for Fun Run category. Total cash prizes of RM124, 900 are to be given away. PRIZES FOR FULL MARATHON
FULL MARATHON Men Open Women Open Men Veteran 1st RM15,000 RM7,000 RM7,000 2nd RM8,000 RM5,000 RM5,000 3rd RM4,500 RM3,000 RM3,000 4th RM3,000 RM2,000 RM2,000 5th RM2,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 6th -10th RM600 RM600 RM600 11th -15th RM400 RM400 RM400

BEST MALAYSIAN FULL MARATHON RUNNERS

FULL MARATHON Men Open Women Open 1st RM3,000 RM3,000 2nd RM2,000 RM2,000 3rd RM1,000 RM1,000 4th RM800 RM800 5th RM500 RM500

PRIZES FOR HALF MARATHON

HALF MARATHON Men Open Women Open Men Veteran Women Veteran 1st RM3,000 RM3,000 RM1,500 RM1,500 2nd RM2,000 RM2,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 3rd RM1,000 RM1,000 RM800 RM800 4th RM800 RM800 RM600 RM600 5th RM600 RM600 RM400 RM400 6th -10th RM400 RM400 RM300 RM300 11th -15th RM300 RM300 RM200 RM200

PRIZES FOR 10KM RUN

10KM RUN Men Open Women Open Student (Boys) Student (Girls) 1st RM1,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 2nd RM600 RM600 RM600 RM600 3rd RM400 RM400 RM400 RM400 4th RM300 RM300 RM300 RM300 5th RM200 RM200 RM200 RM200 6th -10th RM100 RM100 RM100 RM100 11th -15th RM50 RM50 RM50 RM50

The receiving of cash prizes and medals for the Top 3 will be carried out on stage, cash prizes for 4th 15th place winners will be collected at the Winners Tent.
FULL MARATHON HALF MARATHON 10KM RUN Top 3 9:10am 9:10am 9:10am 4th -15th 6:30am 7:00am 8:00am

Top 3 schools with the most participants in the run will also win cash prizes as follow.
1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize RM1,000 RM800 RM600

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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

For the first time in Penang Marathons history, shutterbugs will have the opportunity to photograph the largest sports event in Malaysia and win exciting cash prizes! Photographs will be judged on composition, skills of the photographer and the uniqueness of the shot.

The competition aims to capture the excitement of this signature event and share it with the rest of the world. On top of that, the competition also gives a truly unique and challenging photo opportunity for photography enthusiasts everywhere. The first prize winner will receive a whopping amount of RM2,000.00. The second prize winner will receive RM 1,000.00 followed by RM500.00 for the third prize winner. Two consolation prizes of RM200.00 each will be given away. Pre-registered participants will be allowed to photograph the marathon on the Penang Bridge but transport will not be provided. Participants are not allowed at the finishing line.
1st Prize RM2,000 RM1,000 RM500 RM200 RM200
2nd Prize 3rd Prize

Consolation Prize Consolation Prize

All photographs must be submitted by 30th November 2011. Participants who have pre-registered can submit as many snapshots of marathon as they like to The State Tourism Development & Culture Office at Level 53, KOMTAR, 10503, Penang. Tel: +604-650 5136 / 261 9012

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D-TAG INSTRUCTION
Remove tag from bib

STEP 1

Separate D-Tag from directions by tearing at Tear Along Here

STEP 2

Form CIRCLE around lace where laces cross

STEP 3

Join ends of D-Tag using adhesive tab

STEP 4

IF PROVIDED, insert clip into hole and snap together

STEP 5

Rotate D-Tag correct side up

STEP 6

*All running bibs are for illustration purposes only.

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SITE MAP

GENERAL INFORMATION
The Penang Bridge will be closed from 1:00am to 10:00am on 20th November 2011. Parking is available at Queensbay Mall multi-storey car park and outdoor car park next to the roundabout. Runners who wish to access Queensbay Mall or park there may do so at anytime. Please note that there will be no access OUT of Queensbay Mall from 1:00am to 3:00am to the roads leading to Bayan Lepas Industrial Area.

ROAD CLOSURES & PARKING OF CARS

The Lucky Draw begins at 9:00am. Only runners who complete the run are entitled to the Lucky Draw coupon which will be allocated at the Finishing Line for the two Grand Prizes only.

LUCKY DRAW

Free shuttle buses by Rapid Penang are available for participants from the Penang Ferry Terminal towards Jerejak Jetty. The free shuttle is from 11:00pm on 19th November 2011 (Saturday) to 12:00pm on 20th November 2011 (Sunday). These buses will be displaying a APBIM FREE SHUTTLE banner.

FREE SHUTTLE

The final decision for any dispute is made by the Organising Committee. All disputes must be referred to the Organising Committee only within half an hour of the announcement of the official results.

RESULTS

(Please get the info from our website).

Cash Prizes (RM)

Toilets are available at the Start/ Finish area and along the running course of the APBIM. 10km Run and Fun Runs toilets are located behind Eastin Hotel.

TOILETS

Top 15 winners of the Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km Run categories are entitled to cash prizes. These winners will be required to present their running bib numbers upon which they will be given a winners tag. They will then have to wait at the Winners Tent to claim the prizes they have won.

Participants are required to run on the road as directed by the run marshals or police. Unauthorised vehicles are not allowed to accompany the runners. While on the Penang Bridge, runners are advised to be extra careful.

SAFETY OF RUNNERS

Only the first 3 winners in each of these categories will be called upon to receive their challenge trophy, mock cheque and other prizes on the main stage. The remaining winners are required to collect their cash prizes at the APBIM Secretariat immediately upon announcement of the official results and before 10:30am. All winners are to produce their original Identification Card (MyKad) or Passport for verification. Police and army personnel are required to produce a certified document verifying their date of birth.

Sweeper buses will be plying on the Penang Bridge to pick up the remaining runners. The bridge must be cleared off runners by 8:30am. Those who are still running on the coastal highway may continue until 9:00am.

SWEEPER BUS

Allianz General Insurance Malaysia Berhad will provide complimentary Personal Accident coverage to all runners participating in the APBIM 2011. The coverage would be valid for the duration of the race only.

PERSONAL ACCIDENT COVERAGE FOR ALL RUNNERS BY ALLIANZ

This coverage would be valid for all the registered runners regardless of whether they have any other personal accident coverage.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Finisher medals are given to runners who complete the running category within these stipulated times. ALL runners who complete their run will receive a certificate. Those who do not complete their run are NOT eligible to be given a certificate. The Certificate of Achievement will be mailed to the Full, Half and 10km Marathon category runners as according to their registered address. A personal time will be stated on the Certificate of Achievement for these running categories as according to the time captured by the D-Tag. Runners of the Fun Run category will receive their Certificate of Participation on the spot upon crossing the Finish Line. For each Full Marathon Finisher who finishes the race within 7 hours, you will receive a Finisher T-Shirt as a souvenir for a job well done!
FULL MARATHON HALF MARATHON 10KM RUN 7 hours 3 hours 30 mins 1 hour 30 mins

FINISHER MEDAL AND CERTIFICATE

The participant had read and understood the rules and regulations pertaining to his/ her participation in the APBIM. The participant agreed to abide by all the rules as laid down and will not claim any damage from the organiser in the event of an accident, injury, or death which may arise before, during or as a result of participation in the APBIM. ORGANISER
Penang State Government

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND DECLARATION

VENUE

Queensbay Mall, Penang

SANCTIONS
AIMS, PAAA

CATEGORIES
Full Marathon Half Marathon 10km Run Fun Run

EVENT BEGINS
2:00am, 20th Nov 2011 (Sunday)

EVENT ENDS
10:30am

Category Full Marathon Half Marathon (Men) Half Marathon (Women) 10km Run (Open) 10km Run (Junior) Fun Run

Starting time 2:00am 3:00am 3:15am 6:00am 6:15am 7:00am

Duration 7 hours 3 hours 30 mins 3 hours 30 mins 1 hour 30 mins 1 hour 30 mins 1 hour 30 mins

Local Participants Date: 12th and 13th November 2011 Time: 10:00am 9:00pm Outstation Participants Date: 17th and 18th November 2011 Time: 10:00am 9:00pm Date: 19th November 2011 Time: 10:00am 6:00pm

Collect at Queensbay Mall Outdoor Carpark

RACE PACK COLLECTION

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FULL MARATHON

Starting time: 2:00 am Qualifying time: 7 hours

42 .19 5 km

Running towards Penang Bridge

Running towards Queensbay Mall

HALF MARATHON

Starting time: Men 3:00 am Women 3:15 am Qualifying time: 3.5 hours

2 1 km

Running towards Penang Bridge

Running towards Queensbay Mall

10KM RUN

Starting time: Open category 6:00 am Junior category 6:15 am Qualifying time: 1.5 hours

1 0 km

Running towards Penang Bridge

Running towards Queensbay Mall

FUN RUN

Starting time: 7:00 am Qualifying time: 1.5 hours

1 0 km

Running towards Penang Bridge

Running towards Queensbay Mall

WATER STATIONS

EVENT SCHEDULE
20th November 2011 (Sunday)
Marathon Programme
1:15 am 2:00 am 3:00 am 3:15 am 4:07 am 4:17 am 6:00 am 6:15 am 6:30 am 8:00 am 6:47 am 7:00 am 7:30 am 7:45 am 8:30 am 9:30 am - Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, 24 Seasons Drum, Malay Drum & Bangra Drum Performances - Start of Full Marathon - Start of Half Marathon (Men) - Start of Half Marathon (Women) - Estimated Finishing Time of Top Half Marathon Runner (1:07 hours) - Estimated Finishing Time of Top Full Marathon Runner (2:17 hours) - Start of 10km Run (Open) - Start of 10km Run (Junior) - Collection of Winners Cash Prizes for Full & Half Marathon - Estimated Finishing Time of Top 10km Runner (47 minutes) - Start of Fun Run - Prize Presentation for Full Marathon 4th 15th place - Prize Giving for Top Schools with Highest Participants - Collection of Winners Cash Prizes for 10km Run 4th 15th place

Prize Presentation Ceremony Programme

8:00 am 8:20 am 8:30 am - Arrival of VIPs - Arrival of the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Mr. Lim Guan Eng - Arrival of the Governor of Penang, Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Dato Seri (Dr.) Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas - Cultural Dance Performance - Speech by Chairman of Allianz Penang Bridge International Marathon and State Exco of Tourism Development & Culture, YB Danny Law Heng Kiang - Speech by the Chief Minister of Penang, YAB Lim Guan Eng - Cultural Dance Performance - Prize Presentation Ceremony to Top 3 Winners of Every Category - Grand Lucky Draw - End

8:40 am

10:00 am

See You Next Year!

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