The capital city of Malaysia provides the dramatic backdrop for this GFNY race

This Sunday, GFNY Kuala Lumpur offers racers a 129.1 km long course which will take riders from the heart of the city, into the hilly outskirts and back to Jalan Raja for a total of 1726m of climbing.  The finish line will be at the iconic Sultan Abdul Samad Building.

“A huge thank you to the city of Kuala Lumpur to make this race in their metropolis happen,” says GFNY CEO Uli Fluhme. “GFNY riders get to enjoy an incredible experience on roads fully closed to traffic amidst the sky scraper of Malaysia’s capital.”

Race week activities include the GFNY Festival, Expo and registration on Saturday.  The capital city of Malaysia will offer a wide variety of food and shopping options which will excite and surprise GFNY riders, families and friends who get to experience everything from glitzy shopping malls and fine dining to markets and street food.  Kuala Lumpur is a true gem of Southeast Asia.

Website: kualalumpur.gfny.com

About GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series

GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series is a sports event company with three decades of experience in racing, planning and organizing events. The global endurance sports brand hosts multiple events throughout the year around the world on five continents.

Working with partners around the world to deliver a first-class experience, GFNY Global Endurance Sports Series puts its athletes first.

The official GFNY website is: gfny.com.

Cycling – Mass Participation

Dozens of races held around the world. View the latest calendar here.

Riders get to BE A PRO FOR A DAY ® by competing against others, themselves and the clock in a personal endurance challenge.

Top 10% (20% at regional championships) of finishers in each age group qualify for the Elite Qualifier Corral at every GFNY World event.

Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC

The 12th annual Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship New York will be held on May 19, 2024. The race features the world’s most international peloton with riders from over 90 countries. It is so international, it’s often described as the United Nations of cycling. Athletes take on a challenging route to compete against each other, the clock and themselves in a personal endurance challenge.

The official Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC website is: nyc.gfny.com.

Cycling – Pro Racing

Gran Premio New York City is the inaugural UCI 1.2 pro race on May 19, 2024. 25 professional teams will race the same course as riders at the Michelob ULTRA GFNY World Championship NYC – but with a 15 minute head start.

Running Marathons

GFNY Marathons bring the same concept and quality of the cycling races to running, whether it’s giving each runner a BE A PRO FOR A DAY experience.  GFNY Marathons are officially measured half- and full-marathon courses and as such, serve as qualifiers for Boston, NYC and the Abbott World Marathon Majors.

Further Material for Media Use

Official GFNY Kuala Lumpur video: here

GFNY Press Images: here 

GFNY Results: here

GFNY World calendar graphic: here

Previous GFNY press releases: here

Media Contact

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