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Welcome to Jerai Eco X-Country Challenge 2008
19 - 20 December 2008

Feel the adventure and enjoy the mesmerize nature of Gunung Jerai in Jerai Eco X-Country Challenge 2008. It is a sport tourism activity involves participation from adventurous tourists and the general publics.

Participants in groups of four will race over a required distance i.e. from 10 to 40km trail from Pantai Murni to the summit of Gunung Jerai. The ultimate objective of the event is to promote Kedah particularly Gunung Jerai and Kampung Raga Homestay besides connecting contestants with natural splendour.

THE COURSE

We have established a stunning course where participants start at sea level and then traverse asphalt roads, dirt roads and jungle trails to scale up the peak of Gunung Jerai at 1,800 meters and then run down again back to the starting point at sea level.

More about the course

VOLUNTEERING

Want to be part of the excitement of the day but don’t want to run? Why not volunteer to help out?

Email us today for signup details!

WEATHER FORECAST

The more you know abut the weather condition, the higher chance for you to sustain longer in the run.

GETTING THERE

By road:
On the North-South Expressway, take the Gurun exit. From Gurun town, turn towards Alor Star.

Access to Gunung Jerai is two km from town and five from exit. From foot of Mount Jerai to Peranginan Gunung Jerai resort. Vans drive the 13 km route to the resort. Van service can also be used by those not staying at the resort.

By air to Alor Star:
Malaysia Airlines flies daily to the Kedah capital. Airport transfers available from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to Peranginan Gunung Jerai. Other nearest airport is the Penang International Airport.