POWERMAN Malaysia is cementing its place on the global duathlon circuit with its high-octane atmosphere, energy and consistent well‑run race experience that continues to draw athletes to Putrajaya.
International Powerman Association president John Raadschelders said Malaysia offered a unique environment that elevated the event both competitively and emotionally.
“It’s the atmosphere – it is hard to explain how it feels to arrive in Malaysia. It’s different.
“There’s energy here.
“It’s exciting, from the way people prepare to how they meet each other and push themselves,” he said after the Powerman Malaysia launch, as reported by Bernama.
He added that the race environment in Putrajaya, officially designated “Powerman City”, allowed athletes to focus fully on performance without logistical concerns.
“Everything is well prepared and organised.
“We set up the race, and the people here ensure athletes can deliver their best effort.”
Niklas Yong, chief executive of new licence holder Unikorn Events Sdn Bhd, said the company was grateful for the opportunity to organise Powerman Malaysia for the next three years.
He said the aim was to elevate the event further for athletes and spectators.
Powerman Malaysia 2026, he added, would feature improved race quality, safety and spectator engagement.
“The elite categories have always been at the heart of Powerman, because we adhere to international standards and attract participants from all over the world.
“For 2026, we will introduce five age categories across both Classic and Short distances to ensure a level playing field.”
He added that the organiser was targeting 4,500 to 5,000 participants for the event in September.
Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) sports and recreation deputy director Mohamad Sujairi Ishak said Powerman Malaysia was a signature event for the city and received full annual support.
“PPj provides the facilities and infrastructure to support the event, including volunteers.
“The event also boosts Putrajaya’s socio‑economic sector, particularly the hotel and food industries, enhancing our global image.”
He added that PPj was working with organisers on development initiatives such as the Powerman Malaysia Clinic, providing exposure to the sport.
“Our aim is to ensure the event is more than just a stopover, we want it to be a catalyst for the community to take up endurance sports and adopt active lifestyles.”
Powerman Malaysia 2026, an internationally recognised run‑bike‑run event, will take place from Sept 18 to 20.
The event, starting at Dataran Putrajaya, features a classic 10km-60km-10km race, 5km-30km-5km Powerman Short and Powerkids for ages six to 15, starting from a 500m run and 1km bike ride.
