Elite Athlete Programme

Terms & Conditions

1)    General

1. All the Rules and Regulations of the Kuala Lumpur Standrad Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2024 and Privacy Policy as stipulated on the Official Website apply.
2. Elite time entry standards are sub 2:15 for the male athletes and sub 2:40 for the female athletes.
3. Daily per diem allowance will only be provided from 4 October 2024 – 7 October 2024 or from date of arrival, whichever is the later.
4. Accommodation will only be provided from  4 October 2024 – 7 October 2024 or from the date of arrival, whichever is later, on a twin-sharing basis with other athletes as determined by the Organiser. Athlete managers, coaches, agents and accompanying persons are not included.
5. Only athletes who are invited and listed with the Organiser are eligible for the Elite Athlete Programme.   

2)    Travel and Visa

1. Athletes/ athlete representatives are responsible for their own Visa and necessary travel documents. The Organiser will provide the athletes who are selected for the Elite Athlete Programme, an invitation letter from the Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF). Athletes/ athlete representatives are required to adhere to all the requirements as set by the authorities in obtaining the travel documents.
2. Athletes/ athlete representatives are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from Kuala Lumpur at their own cost.
3. Airport transfers will be arranged for the athletes from 29 September 2023 – 2 October 2023 only.
4. Original flight itinerary for athletes must reach the Organiser by 29 August 2023.
5. Athete's passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Malaysia. Please email a copy of athlete's passport to [email protected] within 1 hour upon submission of the application form.

3)    International Certificate of Vaccination

1. Athletes/ athlete representatives are responsible to produce upon request, the COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate, International Certificate of Vaccination or Revaccination against Yellow Fever and other infectious diseases.

4)    Accommodation

1. Accommodation for athletes are provided only within the period stated above in point 1.3.
2. Standard check-in time is at 3pm, and check-out time is by 12pm.
3. Room with breakfast will be provided for athletes (twin sharing basis – 2 persons in a room).
4. Each athlete will get an allowance of RM75.00 per day, however, athletes are advised to bring some cash in USD, so athletes will be able to manage in case of emergency.

5)    Transport and Training

1. The Organiser will provide transport for training of the athletes during their stay. Athletes will have a coordinator to liaise with and will get details upon their arrival.
2. The Organiser will provide a route familiarisation tour for the race route the day before the race.
3. Athletes arriving before Saturday must be present at the elite athlete press conference, if any.
4. Athletes are required to follow the schedules as set by the Organiser including but not limited to route familiarisation tour, press conference and others.

6)    Anti-Doping

1. The process of collecting urine and blood samples in order to detect prohibited substances or methods by an athlete is part of the doping control.
2. There are substances that are prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and therefore the athletes need to follow these rules and regulations.
3. Review all medications, treatments and supplements against the 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods.
4. Winners and/or potential winners will be asked to provide a urine and/or a blood sample and may get tested multiple times.

7)   Prize Money and Reimbursement

1. The flight ticket expenses for the Top 5 Men and Top 5 Women will be reimbursed after the Event, upon submission of the original confirmed flight bookings and tickets.
2. All submissions must be accompanied with a proof of receipt from the travel agent or airline.
3. The prize money and reimbursement of flight ticket expenses (when applicable) will be remitted to the bank account details as provided in the winners’ letter provided to all verified winners on race day. The amount will be paid through telegraphic transfer within 30 to 60 days or after the Organiser has received the results of doping control tests.
4. Prize money (in USD):

8)    Application Form

Interested athletes/ athlete representatives are required to fill in the online application form and submit the completed form by 26 June 2023. Only completed application forms along with the passport copies will be processed and only selected applicants will be notified.

9)   Further Information

Website: www.kl-marathon.com / email: [email protected]