Open competition expected at Penang Sky Race

Season XI of the Asia Trail Master Championship continues this weekend with the Penang Sky Race in Malaysia. One of the absolute highlights of the season last year, we are again looking forward to a great battle on the steep and tough hills around Penang’s capital city Georgetown. Perhaps without the absolute top elites like Hau Ha and Priya Rai this time and without some of the country’s own stars like the Sabahans who just did BUTM, the event may instead put the spotlights on runners who seize the opportunity.

In the men’s 50km we look out for the performances of Wont Kudin from Sabah, Tuan Hafandi Tuan Ismail, Spain’s Jorge Vilanova, Jack Oh, Abdul Rahman and Singapore’s Dias Cao, but most arguably Alex Tilley will get top votes for a potential race win. Tilley is a Penang resident and ran the race also last year.

In the women’s race, let’s watch out for Canada’s Jennifer Lee, Philippines’ Avegail Depanay - who just became Grandmaster - and Golden Grandmaster Yvette Chong Mi Chin.

ATM will be reporting live from Penang Sky Race 50 as of 3 am on Saturday.