Perhentian Challenge 250m|500m  kids & adults| 1500m


Registration will be open on Jun 1

Registration period : Jun 1  to Jul 31    ;  Scroll to the bottom to register.


About the swim:  The challenge is to swim about 1.5km along the shore of Pulau Besar of Perhentian Islands and 500m kids and relay inside Teluk Pauh.  This course is considered the most calm or protected area. With super clear water, you will enjoy the sight of corals and schools of fishes along this amazing course.

 

 

Distance Options of 250m & 500m Sea Angel | 500m & 1500m Adults

 

Registration period: June 1 to July 31.

Event Date:   oct 4,   2025

Water temperature: It will be around 28-31 ° C

Location: In front of Perhentian Island Resort

 

 Fee:

Event Fee
500m Sea Angel RM150
500m adult RM150*
1500m Solo RM180

 

Minimum Age:

Event min age  
500m* Sea Angel 10
500m Solo 13
1500m Solo 13

*Distance for age group of 7-8 is 250m

 

Age Group:

Event Age Range
500m* Sea Angel 7-8 | 9-10 | 11-12
500m  Solo 13-20 | 21-40 | 41+
1500m Solo 13-20 | 21-40 | 41+

 

 

Entitlements:  Champion trophies, Event T-shirt, Finisher Medals, lunch pack & evening award high-tea

 

Awards:

Champion Trophies :

     Overall Top 3 Sea Angels males and females

     Overall Top 3 for 1500m males and females

     Overall Top 3 for  500m males and females

Top 3  winners' medal (gold, silver, bronze for every age group and gender) for Sea Angel , 500m ,1500m events 

 

Safety: The course is patrolled by safety crafts and life guards. Swimming Safety buoy is compulsory for visibility and other safety measures

 

Tentative Itinerary

Oct-3

6:00pm    – Racepack collection at the Barat Chalet/PIR.

8:00pm  – Collection End

Oct-4 

7:00am   – Site registration , RP collection ,  body Marking at the Perhentian Island Resort

8:00am   – Technical & safety briefing

8:45am   – 1500m flag off

11:00am   – 500m Sea Angel flag off 

11:30am - 500m (+13) flag off

12:30pm – Cut off

5:00pm   – Hi Tea & Award Ceremony  at Perhentian Island Resort

 

Recommended Accommodations:  The Coral View,  The Reef, The Barats,  The Mama's , Perhentian Island Resort . All walking distance to the starting/ending 

 

Any further question please email to us:  info@malaysiaopenwaterswimming.com 

Travel Recommendations:
Flight: A flight from KLIA/Subang Airport will reach Kota Bharu airport in about 45 minutes. Then another 45 minutes from the airport to Kuala Besut Jetty by land transport. 
If you wish to come by bus, you can take a bus that stop at Kuala Besut Jetty or Jerteh. If you are at Jerteh, you need more 10 to 15 minutes to reach the Kuala Besut Jetty.
Highly recommended to book an early flight to Kota Bharu as the first trip from Jetty to the Island is at 11am. More importantly to book a return flight no later than 3PM to avoid unnecessary rush.
about boat transfer:  Boats leave Kuala Besut (Jetty)  for Perhentian from 8 am to 4.30 pm and return at 8am, 12pm and 4 pm. The boat trip takes half an hour but allow for one hour for planning travel times.
You can book our panel boat ride via this link please click here

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