Get ready, Bangladesh! A whole new era of endurance sports is about to unfold—and you’re invited to be part of history.

ActivePulse Bangladesh is thrilled to announce its next milestone event: ActivePulse Duathlon Dhaka 2025—an electrifying multisport race that combines the thrill of running, cycling, and running again. This is more than just a race. It’s a challenge, a celebration of fitness, and the rise of a new sporting culture in Bangladesh.

📅 Event Date: 30 August, 2025

📍 Location: 300 Feet, Purbachal, Dhaka
🚴‍♂️ Bike Check-In: 29 August, 2025
🎪 Kit Expo: 2 days before event – inside Dhaka (venue details to follow)

This isn’t just a race.
It’s the beginning of a movement.
A movement to empower athletes.
A movement to shape the future of duathlon in our country.

Duathlon Format – Push Beyond the Limits

• Run1: (5 KM) – 1 Lap
• Bike: (30 KM) – 2 Lap
• Run2: (5 KM) – 1 Lap 

You’ll conquer urban roads at Purbachal, each stride and pedal pushing you beyond the ordinary. This is not about being perfect—it’s about being present, powerful, and unapologetically bold. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a passionate cyclist, a determined runner, or a dreamer chasing their first challenge—this course was built for YOU.

REGISTRATION & FEES

🎟 Standard Registration: ৳4,800
⚡ Early Bird (Limited Time): ৳4,200

Early Bird Timeline: 4-5 August, 2025
Use LIMITLESS code to get BDT 600 discount for these 2 days of registration. All slots can be sold out in this timeframe.
Registration Deadline: 10 August, 2025
Slot Allocation: 200 (Limited slots – first come, first served)


PRIZE POOL (Male & Female)

🥇 1st Place: ৳20,000
🥈 2nd Place: ৳12,000
🥉 3rd Place: ৳8,000
📌 Minimum 20 participants per category required to unlock full prize tiers. Otherwise, only 1st prize will be awarded.

Every participant receives a world-class racing experience, meticulously designed to inspire and reward.

🎁 Athlete Essentials:

• Official ActivePulse Cycling Jersey
• Premium China-Made Finisher Medal
• Finisher T-Shirt (your badge of pride)
• Chip-Timing for accurate race results
• Special Kit Bag
• Personalized Bib & Race Pack
• E-Certificate of participation

💧 Race-Day Facilities:

• Hydration Stations along the entire route
• Pre-Race Warm-Up by elite fitness trainers
• Cycle Tuning Booths & Mechanic Support
• Baggage Drop Area
• Prayer Room
• Post-Race Snacks & Breakfast
• Washroom Facilities
• Professional Photography (all photos uploaded to official page)
• Photo Booths to capture your glory
• Medical Teams & Ambulances on standby
• Access to Kit Expo

The event follows international duathlon competition standards, ensuring fairness, safety, and elite race quality.

Key Highlights:

• ✅ Non-Drafting Bike Segment (12-meter draft zone)
• 🚴 Approved Bikes Only (Road, MTB, TT, Triathlon)
• 🧢 Bib Rules (Front for run, back for bike)
• ⏱️ Total Cut-Off Time: 3.5 hours
• ❌ No Earphones, Outside Help, or Littering
• 🔁 Transition Rules (Helmet protocol & gear placement)

Detailed rules : International duathlon standards (World Triathlon / Powerman)

 1. Race Distances

• Run 1: 5 KM
• Bike: 30 KM
• Run 2: 5 KM

2. Identification Requirements

• Bib Number: Visible on front during runs, back during cycling. Use of a race belt is highly recommended.
• Bike & Helmet Stickers: Must be visibly attached to the bike’s seat post and helmet’s front & side.
• Wristband: Provided ID wristband must be worn at all times.

🚴 3. Non-Drafting Rule (Bike Segment)

• Draft Zone: Maintain a 12-meter gap (approx. 5 bike lengths).
• Overtaking: Must be completed within 25 seconds.
• Drop Back Rule: If overtaken, immediately drop out of the draft zone.
• Penalties: Failure to comply results in stop-and-go penalty or disqualification.

🚴‍♂️ 4. Bike Segment Rules

• Helmet: Mandatory. Must be fastened before un-racking and remain on until re-racking.
• Mount/Dismount: Only at marked lines. No cycling in transition zone.
• Bike Check: All bikes must be roadworthy. Inspection at check-in.
• Allowed Bikes: Road, MTB, Triathlon, TT bikes.
• Not Allowed: Fixed-gear, electric, fat, folding bikes
• Self-Support: No external mechanical aid; participants must handle their own repairs.
• No Headphones/Earbuds during this segment.
• Follow Course: Deviating from marked route is not allowed.

5. Run Segment Rules

• Marked Course: Must be followed at all times.
• No Outside Pacing: No help from non-participants or spectators.

6. Transition Area (T1 & T2) Rules

• Place all gear at your designated numbered spot.
• T1: Helmet ON before un-racking bike.
• T2: Helmet OFF only after re-racking the bike.
• Keep the area tidy—no trash or gear outside assigned space.

7. Cut-Off Time

• Total time limit: 3.5 hours from wave start. It includes the segment based time & also the transition area time.
• Participants exceeding the cut-off will be asked to retire.

8. General Conduct

• Display sportsmanship, courtesy, and respect.
• Obey all instructions from race officials.
• No littering—use bins provided.
• If withdrawing, inform the nearest official immediately.

WHY THIS MATTERS?

Because Bangladesh is ready.
Because YOU are ready.
To create, to compete, to inspire.
This is not just about crossing the finish line—it’s about starting a legacy.

Let’s lead the charge into a future where duathlon becomes the heartbeat of endurance sports in Bangladesh.

MARK THE DATE – 30 AUGUST 2025

Train hard. Show up. Make history.
Let’s ignite a new fire across the nation—Run, Bike, Run your way to glory.

🇧🇩 Let’s Duathlon, Bangladesh!

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