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Terms & Conditions / Waiver

By registering for the Santubong International Nature Trail Run 2026, participants acknowledge, accept, and agree to abide by all the rules, terms, and conditions outlined below.

1. Age Qualifications & Requirements

  1. 1.1 21KM & 10KM categories are open to participants aged 18 years old and above as of event day.
  2. 1.2 The 5KM category is open to participants aged 12 years old and above. Participants under 18 must obtain signed consent from a parent or legal guardian prior to registration.

2. Registration & Slot Policy

  1. 2.1 All registrations are final upon successful payment confirmation.
  2. 2.2 Registration slots and official race bibs are non-transferable to other individuals under any circumstances.
  3. 2.3 Upgrading or downgrading of race categories is not permitted once registration is confirmed.
  4. 2.4 Unofficial bib swapping or selling of slots will result in immediate disqualification for all involved parties and a potential ban from future events organised by Grit Event Management.

3. Environmental Protection & Trail Etiquette (“Leave No Trace”)

  1. 3.1 Santubong National Park is a sensitive, legally protected conservation area. Littering is strictly prohibited. Any runner caught dropping trash (including gel wrappers, bottles, or tape) along the trail will face immediate disqualification.
  2. 3.2 Runners must stay on designated, marked trails at all times. Shortcuting, straying off course, or damaging natural flora/fauna is forbidden.

4. Safety, Mandatory Gear & Medical Authority

  1. 4.1 Participants must carry all required mandatory equipment for their registered distance throughout the entire race. Spot checks will be conducted prior to start-line entry and at designated checkpoints. Failure to present mandatory items will result in time penalties or denial of entry.
  2. 4.2 Event marshals, safety personnel, and medical crew have absolute authority to pull any participant from the course if deemed physically unfit, dehydrated, or unable to continue safely.

5. Air Quality, Haze & Extreme Environmental Conditions

  1. 5.1 The organiser actively monitors official Air Pollutant Index (API) levels reported by the Department of Environment (DOE).
  2. 5.2 If hazardous API levels persist leading up to the event, a final announcement regarding whether the race will proceed, be modified, postponed, or cancelled will be released four (4) days prior to event day (by 11 November 2026).
  3. 5.3 In the event of race postponement or cancellation due to unsafe haze levels, natural disasters, severe weather, or government safety mandates, registration fees are strictly non-refundable.

6. Weather & General Force Majeure

  1. 6.1 The event will proceed under light to moderate rainfall.
  2. 6.2 In the case of severe weather posing safety risks (for example localised lightning, extreme torrential rain, or flash flooding on technical trail sections), the organiser reserves the right to delay start times, modify or shorten routes, or stop the race in progress. Fees remain non-refundable.

7. Media, Photo & Personal Data Release

By participating, runners grant the organiser full permission to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other media record of the event for legitimate promotional purposes across print, digital, and social platforms.

Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, and Indemnity Agreement

Please read carefully before agreeing. This is a release of liability and waiver of certain legal rights.

By checking the agreement box and proceeding to payment, I (the “Participant”, or Parent/Legal Guardian if under 18 years of age) acknowledge, understand, and agree to the terms below.

Acknowledgment of Risks

I fully understand that participating in the Santubong International Nature Trail Run 2026 involves inherent and significant risks, including:

  • Terrain and environmental hazards: extreme weather, flash floods, heat, humidity, poor air quality/haze, dense rainforest, steep/slippery trail surfaces, mud, falling branches, and natural obstacles.
  • Wildlife encounters: insects, dangerous flora, and wild animals within Santubong National Park.
  • Physical and medical exertion: dehydration, heatstroke, fatigue, heart attacks, muscle injuries, falls, collisions, and other physical traumas.
  • Remoteness: trail locations where emergency medical access, evacuation, and communications may be delayed.

I voluntarily assume all risks, known and unknown, associated with my participation in this Event, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees or others.

Waiver and Release of Liability

I, for myself, my personal representatives, heirs, next of kin, and assigns, hereby forever release, waive, and discharge:

  • Grit Event Management, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, marshals, and agents;
  • The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts Sarawak;
  • Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) and Santubong National Park management;
  • All official event sponsors, collaborative partners, suppliers, contractors, and medical support staff;
  • All land owners, local authorities, and government agencies associated with the Event venue;

(collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, costs, or expenses arising out of any loss, damage, illness (including respiratory conditions related to air quality/haze), personal injury, disability, or death that I may suffer during, before, or after the Event, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.

Indemnification, Medical Consent & Organiser Authority

  1. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Releasees from liabilities, losses, damages, or costs they may incur as a result of my participation, my breach of Event rules, or claims brought by third parties as a result of my actions.
  2. I certify that I am physically fit, sufficiently trained, and medically capable of participating. I authorise the Organiser and its medical crew to render first aid, emergency medical treatment, or arrange transport to a medical facility. All medical, hospitalisation, and emergency evacuation costs are solely my responsibility.
  3. I agree to comply with all safety instructions, mandatory gear rules, trail etiquette, environmental regulations, and cut-off times. Race officials have absolute authority to pull me off the course if I am deemed physically unfit or fail to present required mandatory gear.
  4. I acknowledge that if the Event is modified, shortened, postponed, or cancelled due to hazardous API levels, severe weather, natural disasters, or official government directives, all registration fees are strictly non-refundable, and the Releasees carry no financial liability for travel or accommodation losses.

By ticking the agreement checkbox during checkout, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these terms, conditions, and waiver.