AirAsia RedRun returns in 2026 with seven-city regional rollout

AirAsia RedRun returns in 2026, with the airlines signature regional running event series offering a bold seven-city rollout this year, covering key destinations across its Asean and Asia network. RedRun is more than a race event, offering participants the opportunity to combine active lifestyles and purposeful travel, by connecting communities through sports. First launched in 2025, RedRun has grown larger than simply being a brand-owned sports initiative. It’s has grown into a regional movement spanning borders, connecting cultures and turning major destinations on the AirAsia network into a finish line worth flying for.

…. RedRun represents what AirAsia stands for. We built our network across more than 150 destinations to link Asia together and RedRun is what happens when bold ambitions meet real connections. We’re bringing people together through a shared passion for sport, turning every destination into a reason to fly. For us, this is not just a run, it’s an opportunity to explore.Amanda Woo, AirAsia X Chief Commercial Officer

AirAsia RedRun returns in 2026, this time across seven cities throughout the year, with Da Nang, Bali, Kota Kinabalu, Cebu, Phuket, Surabaya and Taipei turning major destinations into high-energy race weekends combining fitness, travel and exploration. Three cities have already officially confirmed their race dates and are now open for registration and additional locations to be announced progressively. Working with AirAsia’s broader travel ecosystem, participants will also get to enjoy special promotions on flights, hotels and other travel add-ons designed to support racers and enhance their race weekend experience in each destination.

The first three open-for-sale cities leading the 2026 series with Super Early Bird price are:

• Da Nang, Vietnam (26th April 2026), with tickets starting from VND268,000.
• Bali, Indonesia (10th May 2026), priced from as low as IDR200,000. Bookings are now open  first-come-first-served until 9th May 2026
• Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (28th June 2026), with tickets available until 27th June 2026, starting from MYR59. Again, tickets are available, on a first-come-first-served basis.

Runners can participate in 5KM, 10KM or 21KM race categories, making the run accessible for both casual runners and seasoned athletes. For more information about AirAsia RedRun, visit: https://airasiaredrun.com/ to stay updated on the race series and register for your preferred run.

Each destination promises a race experience that goes beyond the finish line, you can take this as an opportunity to explore the destination further. All participants stand a chance to win exciting prizes, including the grand prize of free flights for a year, along with other exclusive AirAsia sports merchandise. With strong connectivity into these destinations from multiple Asean hubs, AirAsia RedRun is expected to draw over 100,000 runners from across Asia, supporting cross-border tourism.