Ironman Malaysia changes swim and cycling courses for Langkawi races
The Nov 19-22 event will bring together 1,900 athletes from 65 countries, with both main races scheduled for Nov 21.
Athletes competing in Ironman Malaysia in Langkawi from Nov 19-22 will race on a new swim course at Pantai Tengah and a revised cycling route. The event will host 1,900 participants representing 65 countries.
The programme comprises Ironman Malaysia, Ironman 70.3 Langkawi and Ironkids Langkawi. Both main races will take place on Nov 21, while Malaysia has the largest contingent, ahead of Japan and Singapore.
Swimmers will start off Holiday Villa Resort and Beachclub Langkawi. Cyclists will travel from Pantai Tengah towards Teluk Baru and Jalan Bukit Malut, with climbs contributing to approximately 1,761m of elevation gain for full-distance racers and 969m for Ironman 70.3 participants.
The flat running route passes the airport area and Cenang, ending at Cenang Beach. The full-distance race comprises a 3.8km swim, a cycling distance of 180km and a 42.2km marathon, all to be completed within 17 hours. Ironman 70.3 participants face distances of 1.9km swimming, 90km cycling and 21.1km running.
Race director Fauzy Famir said the course revisions aimed to give competitors a different racing experience and highlight Langkawi's natural attractions. Ironman Malaysia will also offer 50 places for qualification to the 2027 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
