A test of stamina and determination Merapoh Forest Run takes participants over steep slopes and nice views

(From left) Champions in the 15km male category Rosnizam Rosli, Muhaizar, Tahira and15km female category winner Noor Amelia Musa with their trophies.

LIPIS: About 600 runners took part in the inaugural Merapoh Forest Run and their determination and spirit helped them cross the finish line.

Those in the 15km category had to reach the 7.5km point at Sungai Relau Wildlife Department Centre and return to the starting point while the 30km runners had to reach the Kuala Juram Kelah Sanctuary to run back to the finish line.