Borneo International Marathon 2026
The Borneo International Marathon was run on Sunday 10 May 2026 from Likas Sports Complex in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, over the marathon, half marathon and 10 km.
Facts last checked September 28, 2026
This edition has already taken place. Looking ahead? See the Borneo International Marathon 2027.
The 2026 Borneo International Marathon was held on Sunday 10 May 2026, starting and finishing at Likas Sports Complex in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, within a wider race weekend that ran from 7 to 10 May. It offered three distances: the full marathon, a half marathon and a 10 km. The race is organised by the Kinabalu Running Club, which founded it in 2008, and is an AIMS member race. It is a separate event from the Borneo Half Marathon, which the same club stages in Kota Kinabalu each January or February.
| Date | 2026-05-10 |
|---|---|
| Distance Km | 42.195, 21.1, 10 |
| Primary Distance Km | 42.195 |
| Organizer | Kinabalu Running Club |
| Venue | Likas Sports Complex, Kota Kinabalu |
| City | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Country | Malaysia |
Pros
- Three distances: the full marathon, a half marathon and a 10 km
- Organised by the Kinabalu Running Club, which has run it since 2008
- An AIMS member race, on a course starting and finishing at Likas Sports Complex
Frequently asked questions
When was the 2026 Borneo International Marathon?
Sunday 10 May 2026, starting and finishing at Likas Sports Complex in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The race sat within a wider race weekend running from 7 to 10 May. The next edition is scheduled for Sunday 16 May 2027.
What distances did the 2026 Borneo International Marathon offer?
Three: the full marathon, a half marathon and a 10 km run, all based at Likas Sports Complex in Kota Kinabalu. The full marathon is the headline distance and the reason the event carries the name Borneo International Marathon.
Is the Borneo International Marathon the same as the Borneo Half Marathon?
No. Both are organised by the Kinabalu Running Club in Kota Kinabalu, but they are separate events. The Borneo International Marathon, with the full marathon, is held in May; the Borneo Half Marathon is held in January or February around Kota Kinabalu City Day.
Who organises the Borneo International Marathon?
The Kinabalu Running Club, a Sabah-based club that founded the race in 2008. The first edition, on 12 October that year, drew 529 runners. The race is now an AIMS member event and has moved to a May date in Kota Kinabalu.
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