The IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge, held annually near Kuala Lumpur on the fully closed New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and BESRAYA highways, is a pioneering highway-running event in Asia. Featuring four distances—a certified 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km half-marathon, and the full 42.195 km marathon—it offers a unique, traffic-free experience across two major highways dominated by spectacular city and skyline views. Achieving two Malaysia Book of Records titles in 2024 (for being the first full marathon on a closed highway and the longest highway marathon) and gaining World Athletics/AIMS certification for 2025, the event is officially recognized for accuracy and elite-standard organization. With over 10,000 runners in 2024 and a target of 12,000+ in 2025, the IJM Allianz Duo Highway Challenge combines professional pacing, hydration and medical support, plus community and sustainability initiatives—from autism-awareness fundraising to eco-friendly race gear—making it an inclusive yet competitive highlight in Malaysia’s racing calendar.
Races
Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Race Date:
03 August, 2025
The Duo Highway Challenge 21 km (half marathon) is a certified, World Athletics–recognized road race held on August 3, 2025, along Malaysia’s fully closed New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and BESRAYA highways. Featuring a safe, vehicle-free course with chip timing, professional pacers, on-course hydration and medical support, and a commemorative finisher medal, this race offers runners a unique highway-running experience.
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FAQs
What is the Duo Highway Challenge 21km?
How long is the Duo Highway Challenge 21km?
Where does the Duo Highway Challenge 21km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Duo Highway Challenge 21km?
How can I prepare for the Duo Highway Challenge 21km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Duo Highway Challenge 21km?
The Duo Highway Challenge 21 km (half marathon) is a certified, World Athletics–recognized road race held on August 3, 2025, along Malaysia’s fully closed New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and BESRAYA highways. Featuring a safe, vehicle-free course with chip timing, professional pacers, on-course hydration and medical support, and a commemorative finisher medal, this race offers runners a unique highway-running experience.
The Duo Highway Challenge 21km is 21km long.
The Duo Highway Challenge 21km takes place in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Runna classifies the Duo Highway Challenge 21km elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Duo Highway Challenge 21km?
The Duo Highway Challenge 21 km (half marathon) is a certified, World Athletics–recognized road race held on August 3, 2025, along Malaysia’s fully closed New Pantai Expressway (NPE) and BESRAYA highways. Featuring a safe, vehicle-free course with chip timing, professional pacers, on-course hydration and medical support, and a commemorative finisher medal, this race offers runners a unique highway-running experience.
How long is the Duo Highway Challenge 21km?
The Duo Highway Challenge 21km is 21km long.
Where does the Duo Highway Challenge 21km take place?
The Duo Highway Challenge 21km takes place in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
What is the elevation gain of the Duo Highway Challenge 21km?
Runna classifies the Duo Highway Challenge 21km elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Duo Highway Challenge 21km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Duo Highway Challenge 21km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Fun Run
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