Hashers expect huge challenge with a number of hills on trail

pix 1: Fun and enjoyable run: Members of Saberkas Unit Borneo Eco Trek led by advisor, Jason Tai (fourth from right) showing why hash run is a good activity.

SIBU: Saberkas Unit Borneo Eco Trek 5th anniversary run like the previous one is expected to be an adrenalin charged event involving more than 300 hashers who are ready to strug it out to complete the gruelling race.

This year’s run will take place at 1pm on Oct 18 at Sibintek, Mile 24 Jalan Oya.

The run is divided into three categories of Long Run which will take the hashers about two hours to complete, medium run (1 hour) and short run (30 minutes).

Secretary of the unit, Nicholas Lau when asked how many hills the participants have to go through, said there would be a reasonable number.

Hash enthusiasts taking their time to complete the run.

“We will lay the trails soon. As in every anniversary run, we will not disclose how many hills that the hashers will have to go through. It is for the participants to find out on that day,” he added.

He however, said most participants are expecting that it would not be a stroll in the park sort of run as they needed to pack their stamina to face the tough challenge going up and down the hills and walking through bushes.

At the end of the run, there will be refreshment for every participants where they could take the opportunity to socialise with each other.

Nicholas said the event was still open to those interested before the closing date on Sept 30.

Resting after a tiring run.

Every registered participant would be given a T-shirt at the site.

The registration fee is RM30 each. Nicholas said the organising chairman for this year’s run is Lau Chu Tung with Raymond Tiong as his assistant.

For further enquiries, the following persons could be contacted: Robert Tang (019-887 7622), Wong Tung Yii (019-887 4722), Nicholas Lau (016-889 9318), and Raymond Tiong (019-887 1480).