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The Calm Before the Climb: Apek Sets His Focus on the Tunggul Melati Trail 2025

The inaugural edition of Tunggul Melati Trail 2025 is set to test the mettle of Malaysia’s trail-running community, and among the athletes toeing the line for the 55KM category is a runner who has quietly become one of the sport’s…

City of Elmina Transforms Into a Life-Sized Monopoly Board: Join the Run That Brings the Game to Life!

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of flipping open a Monopoly board and claiming your first property. On 2 August 2025, that familiar sense of fun and excitement gets a mega-sized upgrade at Monopoly Run Malaysia 2025, where the streets…

TriFactor Run & RunSwim 2025 Attracts Nearly 1,000 Athletes – From Rising Stars to Seniors Above 60

Photo Caption 1 : Start Photo of the SGRC 21km Run Category The spirit of sportsmanship and community was alive and thriving this morning as TriFactor Run & RunSwim 2025 brought together close to 1,000 athletes from Singapore and beyond….

A Family That Races Together: The Kuans’ Journey Through Triathlon

In the Kuan household, triathlon isn’t just a sport. It’s family time in motion. What began as a shared dream between Ryan Kuan and his wife quietly simmered over the years, through half-marathons and duathlons, before being shelved for the…

Hong Kong’s Wong Mei Yan Steals the Show at Langkawi International Ultra Run 2025

It was meant to be her husband’s big day — but instead, it was Wong Mei Yan who stole the show in spectacular fashion at the Langkawi International Ultra Run 2025, becoming the fastest overall finisher in the prestigious 100km…

Langkawi International Ultra Run 2025 to Debut Malaysia’s First Back-to-Back Trail-Road Ultra at Iconic Dataran Lang

Langkawi will make ultra-running history this weekend with the introduction of Malaysia’s first continuous trail-to-road ultra challenge, as over 1,000 participants from 25 countries gear up for the Langkawi International Ultra Run 2025, taking place from 21–22 June at the…

Phuket Beyond the Race: A Sports Tourism Gem for Runners and Explorers Alike

The Laguna Phuket Marathon has long held its place on the global running calendar, drawing thousands each year with its beachfront views, tropical climate, and seamless event organisation. But what makes this destination race truly special is everything that happens…

Phuket Marathon 2025: Coastal Thrills, Elite Victories & 2026 Anniversary Tease

photo credit: Laguna Phuket Marathon Facebook   The 19th edition of the Laguna Phuket Marathon wrapped up another high-energy weekend  of 14-15 June of sport and sunshine, drawing over 7,000 runners from 71 countries to one of Asia’s most scenic…

Last-Minute Entry, Lifetime Win: Afiq Moni Conquers King of Sungai Lembing 2025

When you think of ultra trail champions, you probably imagine months of meticulous preparation, peak physical conditioning, and carefully calculated strategies. But for Afiq Moni, the newly crowned Men’s Open champion at the 2025 King of Sungai Lembing 50KM ultra,…

Top Honours for Martyn, Esther at Perak Multisport Festival’s Elite Triathlon

Malaysia’s top triathletes Martyn Lim and Esther Joy Chen rose to the occasion with commanding victories in the elite Sprint races at the Southeast Asia (SEA) Triathlon Federation Championships, held as part of the 2025 Perak Multisport Festival at Marina…