DUA • Sepang International Circuit
race details
Everything you need for race weekend – categories, schedule, the full Run-Bike-Run course.
Categories
Age groups
Participants compete in age-group categories based on their age on the event day, for both men and women.
- MINIMUM AGE LIMIT OF 18
Category 01
Open
18+ years
Category 02
Veteran
40 - 49 years
Category 03
sr. veteran
50 - 59 years
Category 04
Masters
60+ years
Equipment
Bike rules
ALlowed
- TT & Tri bike
- Road bike
- Mountain bike
Not ALlowed
- Fixie / Fixed gear
- Fat bike
- E-bike (any pedal assist)
- Folding bike
Run • Bike • Run
Dua race course
*maps and elevation charts are coming soon
Terrain
Technical & Rolling
Distance
5.3km
Elevation Gain
37m
The gun goes on the main straight. You run one full lap of the circuit — a wide, smooth, mostly flat loop with two gentle rises and a fast run-in — before turning into the transition area to rack your shoes and collect your bike.
- Start
- Transition
- Water Station
- U-Turn
- Mobile Medic
- Medical Center
Terrain
Flat
Distance
47km
Elevation Gain
184m
Out of transition you join the highway. The route runs north to the first u-turn, comes back through the junction, heads south to the second u-turn, and returns the same way — an out-and-back on both arms. Wide lanes and long straights; this is where the time is won.
- Start
- Transition
- Water Station
- U-Turn
- Mobile Medic
- Medical Center
Terrain
Technical & Rolling
Distance
5.3km
Elevation Gain
37m
Rack the bike in transition and run out onto the same 5 km loop you opened with — familiar ground, tired legs. The final approach brings you back onto the main straight, where the finish line and the crowd are waiting.
- Start
- Transition
- Water Station
- U-Turn
- Mobile Medic
- Medical Center
9 – 10 January 2027
Schedule
Schedule subject to change. All times shown are local (GMT+8).
- Mandatory
Race pack collection & Bike check-in
10:00 – 17:00
race pack collection
- North Paddock Club
10:00 – 17:30
Bike Check-In
- Pit Lane
10:00 – 18:00
Race Expo
- Pit Lane
*provisional schedule
Race day
05:00
Transition Zone Open
- Pit Lane
06:00
Transition Zone Close
- Pit Lane
06:30
Flag-off
- SIC Start Line
10:30
Prize Presentation
- Mall Area
10:45
Bike Collection
- Pit Lane
*provisional schedule
Entry fees
Category
5km • 47km • 5km
Min. Age
18+
*Ticket sales date coming soon
Best Value
Super early bird
RM 259
Early bird
RM 299
Regular
RM 339
entitlements
Event t-shirt
Drawstring Bag
Finisher Medal
Finisher Token
E-certificate
*Race pack design coming soon
Podium prizes
Cash prizes across eight age-group categories for both men and women – and every podium finisher takes home a DUA Malaysia flag.
 Category (Men & Women) |  1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPEN (18+) | • RM 2,500 | • RM 1,500 | • RM 750 |
| JUNIOR VETERAN (40–49) | • RM 800 | • RM 500 | • RM 300 |
| VETERAN (50–59) | • RM 800 | • RM 500 | • RM 300 |
| SENIOR VETERAN (60+) | • RM 800 | • RM 500 | • RM 300 |
Regulations
Race rules
01Entry & Eligibility
1.1 Confirmed entry. An entry is confirmed only once four things are complete: an accurate registration, a signed risk waiver, cleared payment, and an issued race number. Until then, the athlete is not on the start list.
1.2 Age. All athletes must be at least 18 years old on race day.
1.3 Categories. Athletes compete in the age group matching their age on race day. An entry in a category the athlete does not qualify for — by age, gender, or nationality — voids the result, and any award passes to the next eligible finisher.
1.4 Race numbers are personal. Race numbers may not be sold, gifted, or lent, and no one may race under another person’s number. Both athletes involved are disqualified and may be refused entry to future editions. Entries are non-refundable, non-transferable, and cannot be deferred.
1.5 Organiser discretion. DUA Malaysia may decline or cancel any entry at its discretion.
02Bikes, Helmets & Equipment
2.1 Permitted bikes. Road bikes, triathlon / time-trial bikes, and mountain bikes on slick or road tyres.
2.2 Not permitted. Bikes with a motor or pedal-assist of any kind, recumbents, handcycles, fat bikes, BMX, and fixed-gear and single-speed bikes.
2.3 Bike check. Every bike is inspected at check-in before entering transition:
- a certified helmet in sound condition;
- working front and rear brakes;
- plugged handlebar ends;
- the bike number fitted to the seat post.
A bike that does not pass is rectified and re-checked before it enters transition. The technical team’s ruling on equipment is final.
2.4 Helmets. Helmets are clipped on before the bike leaves the rack and stay fastened until the bike is racked again in T2. Riding or mounting with an unfastened helmet draws a penalty or disqualification.
03On Course
3.1 Identification. Race numbers stay visible at all times — worn on the back for the bike leg and on the front for the runs. Athletes who cannot be identified may be removed from the course.
3.2 The full course. Athletes follow the marked route and complete every lap; lap counting is each athlete’s own responsibility. A shortcut or missed lap means no result.
3.3 Non-drafting — all categories. DUA Malaysia is a non-drafting race, applying the World Triathlon standard: a 12-meter draft zone measured from the front wheel of the rider ahead. The zone may be entered only to pass, and a pass must be completed within 25 seconds — it is complete when the passing rider’s front wheel is clear. Once begun, a pass must be finished; a rider who has been passed drops out of the zone before attempting to re-pass. Riding is single file on the left of the racing line; sustained side-by-side riding counts as drafting, and deliberately holding up a faster rider counts as blocking.
No penalty applies when the zone is entered for safety, at aid stations and transition, through tight corners, or on an official’s direction.
Drafting and blocking penalties escalate: a 1-minute time penalty for a first violation, 2 minutes for a second, and disqualification for a third. Violations are recorded on course by race officials and applied to the athlete’s official result after the race.
3.4 Personal audio. Headphones, earbuds, and bone-conduction devices are not permitted anywhere on course. Athletes need to hear marshals — and each other.
3.5 Outside assistance. Support comes only from aid stations, event crew, and the official mechanic. Hand-ups, pacing, and private support on course draw penalties up to disqualification.
3.6 Litter. Bottles and wrappers are discarded only inside the marked drop zones, 50 meters either side of each aid station, keeping the circuit clean.
3.7 Mechanicals. Each athlete is responsible for their bike’s condition. After a breakdown, athletes may repair the bike themselves or walk it forward along the course. The official mechanic assists where possible but cannot be guaranteed to reach every rider.
3.8 Race traffic only. The course is closed to pets, prams, skates, and any wheels other than competitors’ bikes and official event, medical, or media vehicles. Private drones stay grounded.
3.9 Officials’ instructions. Instructions from officials, marshals, medical staff, and circuit personnel are followed immediately. Emergency vehicles always have right of way.
04Start, Timing & Cut-Offs
4.1 Waves. Athletes start in their assigned wave. Starting ahead of the assigned wave means disqualification; arriving more than 20 minutes after the final wave may mean being refused a start.
4.2 Chip timing. Official results run on chip (net) time — each athlete’s own start line to finish line. The chip is worn as instructed for the whole race; without it, no official time can be recorded.
4.3 Cut-offs. Cut-off times for the first run, the bike leg, and the finish will be published once the final course configuration is confirmed. Because the circuit closure is fixed, cut-offs will follow the time of day rather than chip time. More information will be provided in due course.
4.4 Missing a cut-off. An athlete who misses a cut-off ends their race at that point and hands the timing chip to the nearest marshal. Officials may withdraw athletes who clearly cannot make the next cut-off and move them by safety vehicle. Once a cut-off passes, the course may be handed back to circuit operations; anyone continuing does so entirely at their own risk.
4.5 Withdrawal by officials. A withdrawal ordered by the medical team, Race Director, referee, or any event official takes effect immediately. On fitness to continue, the medical team’s decision is final.
05Finishers, Awards & Protests
5.1 Finisher entitlements. Athletes who finish inside the cut-offs will receive finisher entitlements, collected at the venue on race day on presentation of the race number. Full details of the finisher entitlements will be announced in due course.
5.2 Non-finishers. A disqualification or withdrawal means no medal, tee, e-certificate, or official time.
5.3 Podium. Awards follow the published category and prize structure. Winners present original identification (IC or passport) and their race number to claim, and are expected at the ceremony unless excused in advance by the Race Director.
5.4 Protests. Podium and eligibility protests are made in writing to race control within 30 minutes of the ceremony; results protests in writing within 7 days of the event. Both carry an RM150 fee, returned if the protest is upheld. Late protests are not heard.
06General
6.1 Penalties. Where no specific penalty is named in these rules, enforcement escalates: warning, then time penalty, then disqualification. Dangerous riding, unsporting conduct, or abuse of crew, volunteers, or fellow athletes may lead directly to disqualification.
6.2 Changes. Weather, safety, and circuit operations may force changes; DUA Malaysia may amend these rules, the course, or the schedule at any time. Where a rule needs interpreting, DUA Malaysia’s reading applies, and on race day the Race Director’s decision is final.
Frequently asked.
Everything you need before the start line. Still have a question? Drop us a line and the team will help.
1. What is DUA Malaysia?
DUA Malaysia is a Run-Bike-Run duathlon taking place at Sepang International Circuit on 10 January 2027.
Exact Distance:
- 5.3km Run
- 47.5km Bike
- 5.3km Run
2. Where is DUA Malaysia held?
DUA Malaysia takes place at Sepang International Circuit, one of Malaysia’s most iconic sporting venues.
Participants will complete a full lap of the circuit before transitioning onto a closed-road bike course and returning to the circuit for the final run.
3. Who can participate?
DUA Malaysia is open to participants aged 18 years and above.
Whether you’re an experienced duathlete or taking on your first Run-Bike-Run event, DUA Malaysia is designed to challenge and inspire athletes of all abilities.
4. Who are the organisers?
DUA Malaysia is organised by Fresh Events Asia.
The team previously operated POWERMAN Malaysia from 2020 to 2025 and has extensive experience delivering large-scale endurance and mass participation events across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
5. When will tickets go on sale?
Ticket sales will be announced soon.
Register your interest to be among the first to receive ticket sale information, event updates and important announcements from DUA Malaysia.