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The Full Marathon and Half Marathon categories of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2026 delivered fierce competition among the top runners this morning, including a close Kenyan sweep in the Men's Open and a new local personal best in the Malaysian race. KLSCM is the official preliminary selection event for the marathon category at SEA Games 2027.
Runners of all ages took to the streets of Kuala Lumpur this morning for the IHH 10km and 5km categories of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2026. The first day of the 18th edition drew more than 9,800 runners to the IHH 10km and over 3,500 to the 5km, and there was a festive air at Dataran Merdeka, the event's old stomping ground.
There is something fitting about unveiling a new running collection in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, especially when that collection is inspired by the city, Malaysian identity and the runners who will soon take to its streets.
Today, I joined ASICS Malaysia at TRX City Park for the unveiling of the ASICS x KLSCM 2026 Collection and the official presentation of this year's 42-member Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) Pacer Squad.
The ASICS META : Time : Trials Thailand 2026 has wrapped up, and this year's edition was one for the history books. Held at Rama 8 Bridge & Park in Bangkok, the race marked its fifth anniversary in the biggest way possible: by receiving official World Athletics Road Race Label certification for the first time. For a race that began as a modest pilot event, this is a landmark achievement, and one that cements Bangkok's status as a serious stop on the regional road-running calendar.
The atmosphere at Wisma OCM was one of optimism and purpose as leaders from Malaysia's athletics community gathered to witness what could become a defining moment for long-distance running in the country.
Malaysia Athletics officially announced that the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2026 will serve as the official preliminary selection event for the marathon category at the SEA Games 2027. More than a ceremonial signing, the announcement signals a new direction for marathon development in Malaysia, one that prioritises long-term athlete preparation and creates a clearer pathway to representing the nation.
If you've ever wondered what it feels like to run through a live music festival, The Music Run™ is exactly that — and its 11th edition was arguably the biggest yet. More than 14,000 participants descended on Bukit Jalil National Stadium for a night that blurred the line between race day and concert, turning a 5km route into a full-blown celebration of movement, music, and community.
The last time I ran the 10km in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon race was two years ago in 2023 and I did it...in a Pikachu onsie as part of my Run for a Reason promise. I ended with a 1:19 timing because I freaking overheated in that onsie!
So this time, I ran in the usual back to basic race attire. My Asics Novablast 5 shoes was my weapon of choice and I swapped the running vest for a pouch this time for sleeker photos (yes la I am vain like that).
When asked what was my expected finishing time, I would err on the safer side and say 1:15 (7:30min/km pace) but targetted 1:10 (7min/km pace). I had recee-ed the route a week earlier and knew the second half of the race had hills all the way to the new finishline at Stadium Merdeka.
But I had a plan in place to help me survive the race in one piece.
ASICS Malaysia is building excitement for the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2025 with its energising ASICS Shakeout Run at KLCC Park this Friday. The event will gather around 100 participants, including ASICS Running Club (ARC) members and regional guests, for a light, social run ahead of Malaysia’s biggest marathon.
Warming Up for KLSCM 2025
The Shakeout Run is designed to prepare participants physically and mentally for race weekend while creating camaraderie within the running community. The session includes a warm-up, light-paced run, and a mobility segment led by Coach Ili Kamal to help runners stay loose and race-ready.
Get ready to climb your way to history! Fresh Events Asia, in partnership with the Malaysia Towerrunning Association, has officially announced The Sky Race™, a first-of-its-kind vertical challenge happening on Saturday, 30 August 2025 at Merdeka 118 – the tallest building in Southeast Asia and the second tallest in the world.
Participants will take on an epic ascent of 2,845 steps across all 118 floors, ending at the exclusive Level 118, which will be open to the public for one day only. From this never-before-accessible vantage point, climbers will enjoy the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.
Over 6,500 runners came together yesterday for the fourth edition of the Toyota Start Your Impossible (SYI) Outrun 2025, a landmark event designed to highlight Toyota's role as a pioneering mobility company committed to uplifting communities. More than a race, the Start Your Impossible (SYI) Outrun is etched on the Start Your Impossible (SYI) branding campaign, reflecting Toyota’s dedication to innovation and societal well-being.
The highly anticipated POWERMAN Malaysia Duathlon celebrates its 20th anniversary milestone this year, with OMODA | JAECOO returning as its presenting partner. The illustrious event takes centre stage at Dataran Putrajaya from 20 to 22 June 2025, and will see participants traverse the streets of Malaysia’s administrative capital in an intense 3-day sporting spectacle that is the World’s Biggest Duathlon.
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) proudly announces the return of the Toyota Start Your Impossible (SYI) Outrun 2025, an inclusive charity run that goes beyond physical fitness to celebrate human resilience, unity, and compassion. Set for Sunday, 27 July 2025, at Dataran Wawasan, Putrajaya, the event continues to shape lives and inspire progress under Toyota’s global Start Your Impossible initiative with a newly introduced 21km category in line with the growing trend of half marathons in Malaysia.
In a city known for its dynamic energy and cutting-edge innovation, ASICS brought the streets of Tokyo to life with the Tokyo : Speed : Race—a high-octane showcase of speed, endurance, and athletic excellence.
With 125 elite athletes and over 2,700 amateur runners, this electrifying event wasn’t just a race—it was a celebration of human potential. Held beside the iconic Japan National Stadium, the race offered a fast, flat course perfect for chasing records. And chase records they did on 3 May 2025.
