Durirun Balik Pulau Half Marathon 2027

Durirun Balik Pulau Half Marathon 2027 brings runners to Kompleks Sukan Balik Pulau on the western side of Penang Island on Sunday 20 June 2027 for three road-running distances. The event returns to the Balik Pulau area, known for its rural scenery, orchards and durians, with a particularly early start for the longest race.

Race-day timetable (Malaysia time)

• 21K: 3:00 am flag-off, four-hour course limit.
• 10K: 7:00 am flag-off, two-hour course limit.
• 5K: 7:15 am flag-off, one-hour course limit.

The competitive 21K has male and female Open divisions for ages 18–39 and Veteran divisions for ages 40 and above. The 10K has Open divisions for ages 13–39 and Veteran divisions for ages 40 and above. The 5K fun run welcomes entrants aged five and over. Age is assessed as at 31 December 2027. Entrants under 18 need parental permission and appropriate supervision.

Registration and participant information

Registration opened on 23 October 2026. Super-early-bird prices are limited to the first 300 registrations; the official system also advertises subsequent early-bird and normal prices. Published super-early-bird / early-bird / normal fees are RM45 / RM55 / RM65 for 5K, RM58 / RM68 / RM78 for 10K, and RM78 / RM88 / RM110 for 21K. Entry fees are subject to an additional administration charge. Registration is scheduled to close on 31 May 2027, subject to capacity. Entries are non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be deferred. Registrations may shut sooner than the published closing date if allocations fill.

All runners receive an event T-shirt and race bib. Race-kit collection is on Saturday 19 June 2027 at the event venue, with photo ID and confirmation required. The organiser's summary currently says 10:00 am–7:00 pm, while its detailed registration rules say 11:00 am–8:00 pm. Confirm the final collection hours before travelling. Postal delivery is available for an additional charge if requested by 1 April 2027. There is no standard race-day collection counter.

A separate optional RM50 durian takeaway package can be booked during registration, with collection on race day between 9:00 am and 11:00 am.

Follow the official registration website for updates on course rules, parking and the collection schedule.