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TriFactor World Championships Returns to Quzhou After Six Years – Welcoming 1,223 Global Athletes to the Ancient City

The TriFactor World Championships Quzhou 2025 made a triumphant return after its last edition in 2019, drawing 1,223 athletes from 15 provinces and municipalities across China, representing 37 cities and 13 countries and regions, to the historic and picturesque city…

Syed Moheeb: Step by Step, A Marathon of Resilience

At 72, most people would be slowing down. Not Syed Moheeb. The retired Malaysian CEO with a background in finance is on a mission – to complete “100 half marathons before he turns 80”. A veteran of both the corporate…

Koh Chang: Run Hard, Eat Harder, Recover Smarter

Koh Chang Trail 2025 was not just about racing through rivers and mud. It turned into a four-day “racecation” that mixed sweat, scenery, and seriously good food. Here is how the trip unfolded. Day 1: Touchdown and Trail Vibes The…

Rivers, Mud and Beaches: The Many Faces of Koh Chang Trail 15 km

The 15 km category at Koh Chang Trail 2025 may have been shorter than the longer distances, but it was packed with variety: rain, mud, countless rivers, and a beach segment too. What stood out most, however, was how the…

Koh Chang Trail 2025: Trisha’s 30 km Journey through Mud, Rivers and Cheers

When Trisha Yuen signed up for the 30 km category at Koh Chang Trail 2025, she knew she would get a taste of island trails. What she did not expect was how much variety – and how much heart –…

SpongeBob Joins the Race to Save Our Seas: The Great Ocean Dash 2025

When fitness, fun, and purpose come together, something larger than a race begins to take shape. This November, Singapore will welcome the debut of The Great Ocean Dash, a nationwide ocean conservation campaign that blends the energy of sport with…

KLSCM 2025 Pacers Announced: Guiding Runners to the Finish Line

The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM), Malaysia’s premier running event, has officially unveiled its pacer line-up for 2025. These pacers will be the heartbeat of the race, leading thousands of runners across the Pantai KL 10KM, Half Marathon, and…

Koh Chang Trail 2025: Brutal, Beautiful, and Calling Your Name

photo credit: Koh Chang Trail Facebook Jungle peaks, roaring waterfalls, hidden beaches, and … brutal climbs. The Koh Chang Trail is back in 2025, and it’s daring you to take it on. Taking place on 27-28 September 2025, this second…

TriFactor Triathlon Singapore 2025 Draws Athletes from 43 Nations at East Coast Park

PICTURE 1: Sprint Distance Triathlon Preparing at the START LINE Singapore, 26 July 2025 — The highly anticipated TriFactor Triathlon Singapore 2025 took place this morning at East Coast Park, drawing 1,528 participants from 43 countries across a variety of…

CULTRA 2025: Malaysia’s Largest Trail Running Festival Returns in Grand Style

Malaysia’s premier ultra trail running event, the Cameron Ultra (CULTRA), is set to make a welcome return for its ninth year from 18 to 20 July 2025, in the scenic highlands of Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. First introduced in 2016 by…