Newton Challenge 2016

Date : 24 July 2016, Sunday
Start Time : 5.30am (30km) | 6.30am (15km)
Race Venue : Giant Hypermarket Bandar Kinrara, Puchong, Selangor
Race Distance : 30km Run and 15km Run

Registration fees: RM95 and RM70

Medal: Finisher medal

Contact: 012 225 3243

Closing date: 18 Jun or 3000 runners

Details here

2015 winners photos here

Newton Challenge 2015 - Winners Photo

  Date: 20 Dec 2015

Distance: 15km and 30km 

Check 30km result here
Check 15km result here

Photos courtesy by Kenny Wong, medal photo by Chan Kah Yen, thanks

Newton Challenge 2014 - Check Your Result

Date: 28 Dec 2014

Check your result here

Medal photo courtesy by Leong Ann Lok, thanks

Newton Challenge 2014

Date : 28 Dec 2014 (Sunday)
Start Time : 5.30am (25km) 6.30am (15km)
Start & End Point : Giant Bandar Kinrara, Puchong, Selangor

Distance: 15km and 25km

Registration fees: 15km - RM50, 25km - RM60 (Type A), RM299 - with Netwon Energy Special Edition (Type B)

Medal: Finisher medal

Contact: 012 295 9892

Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

Details here

2013 Top 10 result here

The Nite Owl vs Ammah Hill

After our recent review of the Skechers Nite Owl , I have using them for my longer runs. As they were my racing shoes for the Newton 25km Challenge, here is my experience on how I did my longest distance hilly race with the Nite Owl.

Initially I wanted to do the 15km race. But due to my procrastination on the registration, the 15km category was unavailable when I tried to register. Finally, Uncle Chan and Samantha was nice enough to let me sign up at last minute for the 25km distance, reluctantly I accepted the challenge.

Photo credit: snailpace-ziff71

According to my research this is what Ammah Hill looks like in the day!! But since my buddies are doing it, I will just join in for fun, because the longest I have ever ran is 15km and that was a long time ago.

Photo credit: John Yew

On race day, I have decided to use my the Skechers Nite Owl. I am used to race with the Skechers GORun Speed but the Skechers Nite Owl seems to be a suitable shoe for this event because of the plush cushioning and besides...the race starts at 5:30 am so it will be really dark. I can now run around like a Christmas tree.

So I ran up and down Ammah Hill surprisingly I enjoyed myself at a pace that I am comfortable with, and I am so glad that I had my MP3 player with me.  Despite the hills and the distance, I did not scream ''Ammah!".

By the time I reach 20km I realized there was a blister developing between the toes. Bummer. I forgot to apply Vaseline and since this is my first long distance race, I forgive myself.

After I crossed the finish line, I found my dad and chit chat with his buddies. I later reunite with my buddies, and we wasted no time monkeying around with our medals while waiting for the results.

Me with my Dad and my running seniors, posing with our prizes!

Photo credits to Leon You

The Ammah Hills was fun to run in, and 25km is not that bad after all, but I have learned a few things that we must prepare when we are running the longer distance.  And  I find the Skechers Nite Owl which is really the GORun2 are really great shoes suitable for longer runs. Ample cushioning and very light. And they work really well double up as a visibility tool when running in darker environment.

Newton Challenge Run 2013 - Top 10 Results

Date: 29 Dec 2013

The last time I ran the 25km Newton Challenge was in 2010. I attempted the shorter distance in 2011, and this year I was happy that I had the privilege to run the 25km again.

And indeed the name 'challenge' is worthy because of the endless hills, and the fact that it is a race of 25km,  we have to run in faster pace. Another elements that add on to the challenge was that the race starts at 5:30am, and almost 1.5 hours are spent running in the dark, and with the absence of streetlight in many of the areas has made it even more difficult to go faster especially during the downhill cycle.

Generally speaking the event organization is good; 2 years ago I remember the toilet area was pretty dark. Plenty of water stations along the way, and many familiar faces (or voices) manning these aid stations with bike marshals patrolling the route.  And also a big thanks to the traffic policeman whom had provided lighting as we ran the darker site of the routes. In terms of safety, the route location was fantastic, and there was plenty of cones to guide the runners.

Competitive runners are also very happy because this year there are prizes including a beautiful trophy were given out to the top ten participants of each category.

More photos here

Check your result here

Pacers

 15km women veteran

 15km men veteran

 15km women open

 15km men open

 25km women veteran

 25km men veteran

 25km women open

 25km men open