Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 (Malaysia)

Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 (KLSCM 2026), Malaysia’s biggest annual running event and the nation’s only World Athletics Elite Label road race, will return to the streets of the capital on 3 & 4 October 2026, with all races flagging off from Dataran Merdeka.

This edition features six race categories, similar to the format of the previous year. The shorter categories, including the 10km Run, 5km Fun Run, and the 2km and 800m Kids’ Dashes, will take place on 3 October. The endurance events, namely the 42.195km Full Marathon and the 21.0975km Half Marathon, are scheduled for 4 October.

The Stanchart KL Marathon is an essential fixture that caters to the full spectrum of participants, making it a truly world-class, unmissable event. Whether participants are top international professionals vying for elite recognition, dedicated amateur runners, or families seeking a significant and well-organised challenge, the event’s World Athletics Elite Label status guarantees a premier racing experience.

Ensure you save the date to join in this monumental race!

 

 

Race Categories

Starting Point: KL City Centre	Starting Time	Cut-off Time	Age
Marathon 42.195km (4 Oct)	3:30am	10:45am	>=18
ASICS Half Marathon 21.0975km (4 Oct)	4:45am	8:45am	>=16
IHH 10km Run (3 Oct) – Sub-categories: Speed, Cruise/Corporate, Leisure	6:00am	(Speed) 7:15am | (Cruise/Corporate) 7:30am | (Leisure) 8:00am	>=15
5km Fun Run (3 Oct)	7:45am	9:15am	>=13
2km Kids Dash (3 Oct)	10:20am	11:00am	10 – 13
800m Kids Dash (3 Oct)	10:00am	10:30am	6 – 10

Notes:

• Participants must meet the minimum age requirement on the race date.
• Cruise/Corporate, Leisure, Fun run participants in 10km and 5km races are not eligible for awards and prizes.

 

 

Race Entitlements

Race Pack / Categories (km)	42k	21k	10k	5k
Drawstring bag	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Running bib with timing chip	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Running singlet or tee	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Hand/face towel	✔️
E-Runner’s Guide Book (downloadable from website)	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Finisher T-shirt	✔️
Finisher Medal	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Finisher E-certificate (downloadable from website)	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️

 

 

Race Pack (Kids Dash) / Categories (km)	2k	800m
Drawstring bag	✔️	✔️
Running bib with timing chip	✔️	✔️
Running tee	✔️	✔️
E-Runner’s Guide Book (downloadable from website)	✔️	✔️
Participation Medal	✔️	✔️
Finisher E-certificate (downloadable from website)	✔️	✔️

 

 

Rack Pack Collection (REPC)

• Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Exhibition Hall 8, Level 2 [Map]
• Date / Time:
  • 1 – 2 October 2026 (Thursday – Friday): 11:00am – 8:00pm (All Categories)
  • 3 October 2026 (Saturday): 10:00am – 6:00pm (Full Marathon & ASICS Half Marathon only)

 

Registration Period

• Priority
  • 23 February – 1 March 2026 (Monday – Sunday)
  • Note: Previous participants of KLSCM who have participated in at least 8 races or completed 2024 or 2025 races under certain timings are eligible for priority registration. Check your eligibility here.
• RFAR & Corporate Challenge
  • 23 February – 31 July 2026 (Monday – Friday)
• Public
  • 2 March – 31 July 2026 (Monday – Friday)

 

 

Registration Fees

Race Category / Fees (RM)	Malaysia Residents	Non Residents
Marathon 42.195km (4 Oct)	150	430
ASICS Half Marathon 21.0975km (4 Oct)	130	340
IHH 10km Run (3 Oct)	100	260
10km Run – Corporate Challenge (3 Oct)	94	N/A
5km Fun Run (3 Oct)	95	240
2km Kids Dash (3 Oct)	55	110
800m Kids Dash (3 Oct)	55	110

 

 

Notes:

• Registration fees quoted are in Malaysian Ringgit and exclude Sales & Service Tax (SST).
• Malaysian Residents refer to Malaysian citizens residing in Malaysia, permanent residents, and expatriates holding valid passes or permits and residing in the country. Malaysian citizens living abroad are not included.
• Holders of the Standard Chartered Beyond / Priority Banking Visa Infinite Credit Card, Priority Banking Visa Platinum Debit Card, Priority Banking Mastercard Debit Card, Saadiq Priority Banking Mastercard Debit Card-i, or Saadiq JumpStart Mastercard Debit Card-i are entitled to a 15% discount on registration fees. Standard Chartered cards issued outside Malaysia are not eligible for the discount.

 

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