Indonesia to Host Kratingdaeng Red Bull Power Race National Qualifiers

Indonesia is set to host the inaugural Kratingdaeng Red Bull Power Race, a regional fitness competition that offers national athletes a chance to qualify for the international finals in Bangkok, Thailand. The Indonesian National Qualifier is scheduled for October 10, 2026, at the Gelora Bung Karno Basketball Hall in Jakarta. The top 12 male and 12 female athletes with the best times will advance to the international finals, which will also take place in Bangkok on October 18, 2026. Registration for the event remains open until September 20, 2026.

The competition, also being held in Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand, features a unique format that blends four rounds of 400-meter running with strength challenges, including push-ups, sit-ups, and squats. This structure demands not only physical endurance but also strategic pacing and mental focus, as every second counts towards the final result. Supasita Kraisri, Chief Global Marketing Officer of TCP Group, stated that the race is designed to be easily understood, exciting to watch, and accessible to a broad audience. "Through Red Bull Power Race, we want to create a competition that is easy to understand, exciting to watch, and can be participated in by the general public. This format rewards not only physical fitness but also determination, composure, and the will to push oneself beyond limits when it is most needed," Kraisri explained.

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Through Red Bull Power Race, we want to create a competition that is easy to understand, exciting to watch, and can be participated in by the general public. This format rewards not only physical fitness but also determination, composure, and the will to push oneself beyond limits when it is most needed.

Arif Ritonga, Head of Marketing at PT Aktif Energi Indonesia (AEI), noted the growing enthusiasm for functional fitness in Indonesia, viewing the Power Race as a platform for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to test their skills in a new, inclusive competitive format. The 24 national qualifiers who earn a spot in the Bangkok finals will receive round-trip airfare, accommodation, and the opportunity to compete against top athletes from the four participating Southeast Asian countries. Sigurd Meiche, Program Director for Red Bull Power Race, highlighted the simplicity of the core movements, running, push-ups, sit-ups, and squats, as a key attraction. "Power Race is built on movements that almost everyone knows, running, push-ups, sit-ups, and squats. This simplicity is what makes this competition format so appealing. However, once the race begins, athletes will quickly realize that success depends on more than just physical fitness," Meiche said. The event will also include entertainment, interactive fan experiences, and community activities.

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Power Race is built on movements that almost everyone knows, running, push-ups, sit-ups, and squats. This simplicity is what makes this competition format so appealing. However, once the race begins, athletes will quickly realize that success depends on more than just physical fitness.