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Gran Fondo Pekan / Pekan Classic

Royal Town of Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia · 2026: June 28

VERDICT Scenic, affordable UCI gran fondo blending flat speed with moderate Pahang hills.

63
LAB SCORE
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The Ratings

Course verdict

Flat river-hugging out-and-back with a central loop deviation, featuring moderate rolling hills and short steep pitches amid tropical scenery.[4]

Course Profile ratings for this race. Select a point for its explanation. LOGISTICS3/5LENGTH4/5TECHNICAL2/5ELEVATION2/5CLIMATE4/5ALTITUDE1/5ADVENTURE3/5 19/35
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Course Overview

101 mi
Distance
2,500 ft
Elevation
Royal Town of Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
Location
June 28, 2026
Date
Field Size
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Entry Cost
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The Course

Flat river-hugging out-and-back with a central loop deviation, featuring moderate rolling hills and short steep pitches amid tropical scenery.

Signature challenge: Pahang River double-sided routing: 108km flat borders punctuated by a hilly loop for 2500ft gain.

SURFACE COMPOSITION
Course
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MILE
River Border Push (First 40km)
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Loop Deviation
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Return River Grind (Last 68km)
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Durability
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Climbing
4
VO2 Power
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Threshold
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Technical
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Heat
6
Altitude
2
Race Specificity
9
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Race Logistics

Parking
Ample onsite parking at event village in Royal Town of Pekan.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Held in Pekan on June 22, 2025, the event benefits from Malaysia's tropical climate with average highs around 32°C and low rainfall in the dry season.[1]

The June 20-22, 2025 event in Pekan, 45km south of Kuantan, requires travel 130km north of Mersing for start/finish in the royal town.[1]

The 162km granfondo follows the Pahang river borders from Pekan for 41km before turning to a hilly section peaking at 89m, but remains mainly flat and fast with 1072m elevation.[1]

Debuting in 2025 as Pekan Classics in the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, it qualifies top age-group finishers for the Great Ocean Road Worlds.[1]

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Sources & Citations

Research sources used to build this race profile. Always verify details with official race sources before making travel or registration decisions.

  1. Official Official Websitewww.uci.org/competition-details/2025/CPT/75415
  2. Other Sources Cycloworldwww.cycloworld.cc/en/gran-fondo/malaysia/gran-fondo-pekan...
  3. Other Sources Ucigranfondoworldseriesucigranfondoworldseries.com/en/pekan-classics-with-very-i...
  4. Other Sources Granfondoguidewww.granfondoguide.com/Events/Index/12386/uci-pekan-classics