Full Marathon Races in Malaysia 2026-2027: Full Guide
Last updated July 31, 2026
August is the busiest month on this list, with five full marathons running from Bintulu on the 2nd to Alor Setar, Malaysia Marathon in Kuala Lumpur, and the Travis Hegel Marathon du Trans Penang all landing before the month is out. The other cluster comes in November, when Bentong, Sandakan, Sibu and Selangor's Cyberjaya race fall within weeks of each other. Between these two peaks you're choosing between East Malaysian courses in Sarawak and Sabah (Bintulu, Kuching, Sibu, Sandakan) and Peninsular races stretching from Alor Setar in the north to Kuala Terengganu on the east coast. Kuala Lumpur anchors the calendar with the Standard Chartered marathon in October, while things thin out to single races in December, January and as far ahead as April 2027 in Terengganu.
- 2AUGBintulu Marathon 2026
Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km)Closed Details → - 9AUGSarawak Energy Marathon 2026
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K 5KOpen Details → - 14AUGAlor Setar Marathon 2026
Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km)Closed Details → - 30AUG
- 30AUGTravis Hegel Marathon du Trans Penang 2026
Gertak Sanggul, Penang, Malaysia
Full Marathon (41.8km)Open Details → - 6SEPPahang Marathon 2026
Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km)Open Details → - 27SEPKuching Marathon 2026 (KM2026)
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K 5K - 4OCTKuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K 5KOpen Details → - 1NOVSelangor Marathon 2026
Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km)Open Details → - 22NOVElopura Marathon Sandakan 2026
Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10K - 22NOVRSAWIT International Marathon 2026
Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km)Open Details → - 28NOVBentong Monsoon Marathon 2026
Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km)Open Details → - 13DECPenang Bridge International Marathon
George Town, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 10KOpen Details → - 24JANTwincity Marathon 2027
Cyberjaya, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km) 5K - 30APRTerengganu Marathon 2027
Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
Full Marathon (42.2km) Half Marathon (21.1km)
Frequently asked questions
Which month has the most marathon options in Malaysia?
August, with five full marathons: Bintulu Marathon (Aug 2), Sarawak Energy Marathon in Kuching (Aug 9), Alor Setar Marathon (Aug 14), and both Malaysia Marathon and Travis Hegel Marathon du Trans Penang landing on Aug 30. November follows with four races, including Sandakan and Sibu on the same date, November 22.
What's the difference between the KL Standard Chartered Marathon and the Penang Bridge Marathon?
KLSCM runs in Kuala Lumpur on October 4 with four distances (42.195/21.1/10/5km), a city-course event. Penang Bridge International Marathon is in George Town on December 13 with three distances (42.195/21.1/10km) and is known for its bridge crossing, a different setting entirely from KL's urban roads.
Are all the full marathon distances the same length?
Most list the standard 42.195km, but the Travis Hegel Marathon du Trans Penang in Gertak Sanggul on August 30 is listed at 41.76km, slightly short of the standard distance, so it's worth checking course details if you're chasing an official marathon time.