Question 1

What is the RunFest Grand Prix Race?

Accepted Answer

RunFest Grand Prix Race is a competitive 1 km-loop running event in Kuala Lumpur, held 26–28 March 2027 at KL Wellness City, Bukit Jalil. It borrows the Formula 1 weekend format: runners qualify, the fastest go through to semi-finals, and the quickest of those meet in the final. Soloist races on the Saturday night and the SEKIDEN relay on the Sunday morning. It is organised by Unikorn Events Sdn Bhd as part of Kuala Lumpur RunFest.

Question 2

What is SEKIDEN?

Accepted Answer

SEKIDEN is our Short-Ekiden — a 3-person team relay on the 1 km circuit. Each runner completes 4 laps (4 km) before passing the tasuki (the traditional Ekiden sash) to the next runner in the exchange zone, for 12 km in total. There is no baton. Categories are SEKIDEN Men, SEKIDEN Women and SEKIDEN Mix (maximum 2 men per team). Entry is per team. Entry fees will be announced before registration opens on 7 October 2026.

Question 3

How does the Soloist qualifying and finals format work?

Accepted Answer

Soloists run 4 km (4 laps) in a qualifying session on the Saturday evening. The fastest go through to the semi-finals, and the quickest of those to the final later that night. Qualifying and semi-final cut-offs will be confirmed before entries open.

Question 4

How long does it take to run a 4 km race?

Accepted Answer

Most recreational runners finish 4 km in 20–32 minutes; competitive runners aiming for the final will be well under 16 minutes. The Grand Prix Race circuit is a flat 1 km urban loop, so it suits fast times. You do not need to reach the final to take part — the 4 km qualifying session is a full race in itself.

Question 5

Who can enter, and what are the age categories?

Accepted Answer

Soloist categories are Men's Open and Women's Open (18–39) and Men's Veteran and Women's Veteran (40+). SEKIDEN teams are open to any age combination of three adults. Age category is based on your age on race day.

Question 6

How much does it cost and when do prices go up?

Accepted Answer

Entry fees are still being finalised and will be published here before registration opens on 7 October 2026. There is no race-day registration.

Question 7

Where is KL Wellness City and how do I get there?

Accepted Answer

KL Wellness City is at 1, Jalan Bukit Jalil Indah 5, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, off the Bukit Jalil Highway and close to Bukit Jalil LRT. Use the Google Maps or Waze links on this page for directions. Parking and access instructions for race morning will be published before race pack collection.

Question 8

When and where is race pack collection?

Accepted Answer

Race pack collection is at the KL Wellness City Gallery on Friday 26 March 2027, 12:00–22:00, and Saturday 27 March, 10:00–17:00. Saturday is the last day for all categories. Bring the ID you registered with. Full race pack entitlements, including the official race tee, will be announced on this page.

Question 9

How do I register?

Accepted Answer

Registration is online only through CheckpointSpot Asia — use any Register button on this page. Soloist entries are individual; SEKIDEN entries are made by the team captain for the full team of three. Registrations are non-refundable; transfer and category-change rules are in the CheckpointSpot Terms & Conditions linked on this page.

Question 10

What are the prizes?

Accepted Answer

Prize money is still being finalised and will be published here once confirmed. Podium prizes are awarded in every SEKIDEN and Soloist category. SEKIDEN prizes are per team. Soloist podiums are decided in the final, and all winners must meet the event rules to qualify.

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