Starts from the Esplanade, Jalan Padang Kota Lama and goes through the Unesco World Heritage Sites, Georgetown. Come and venture into the beautiful night view of the 1st Penang Bridge, and Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge, passing through the many charming landmarks of Penang Island.
Starting Line to Checkpoint 1 (9.7KM) Jalan Padang Kota Lama to Marine Batu Uban Jetty.Normal and flat tarmac road with the mixture of bicycle lane.
Checkpoint 1 to Checkpoint 2 (10.1KM) 1 st Penang Bridege to Entrance to SMK Batu Maung (Bus Stop) Continue the bicycle lane and inner road and follow by flat tarmac road, the view of Penang Bridge and Penang Second Bridge on you left. Will pass thru Penang Industrial Zone by your right and also pass under 2nd Penang Bridge until you reach the CP2.
Checkpoint 2 to Checkpoint 3 (9.9KM) Entrance to SMK Batu Maung(near bus stop) to Puspakom Teluk Kumbar. Previous CP at Lexis Hotel removed due to small space. Still flat and little bumpy road. You will get to see the Penang International Airport at your right. This route is the route before reach to climb of the Genting Hill
Checkpoint 3 to Checkpoint 4 (6KM) Puspakom Teluk Kumbar – Perpustakaan Cawangan Balik Pulau (Next to Masjid Masjid Daerah Barat Daya,Balik) Please load proper intake at this CP, you will climb the Genting Hill and then a downhill to Balik Pulau to reach the next IMPORTANT CP
Checkpoint 4 to Checkpoint 5 (13.2KM) Perpustakaan Cawangan Balik Pulau (Next to Masjid Masjid Daerah Barat Daya,Balik) – Boulder Valley Roundabout After changing baton for Relay category/Solo just move on, this part is the climax part. You will go for flat route before climbing to “Bukit 800”, the highest point of the race.
Checkpoint 5 to Checkpoint 6 (11.8KM) Boulder Valley Roundabout – Shagrila Sheraton Bt. Ferringhi After the nightmare, this section is a downhill section and you can relax and take a deep breath to continue the race. Flat route along the way until next cp. You can see the northern beach of Penang by your left.
Checkpoint 6 to Checkpoint 7 (10KM) Bayview Ferringhi – Tesco Tg Tokong Downhill and flat route along the way.
Checkpoint 7 to Finish Line (8KM) Lotus Tg.Tokong – Esplanade The last push! Flat route for you to shine in the race.
