Jitra Half Marathon 2026 Review | Kedah, Malaysia

Jitra Half Marathon 2026

The Jitra Half Marathon 2026 is a 21.1km/10km/5km race on 19 September 2026 at Darulaman Park, Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia.

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Facts last checked August 25, 2026

The Jitra Half Marathon 2026 takes place on 19 September 2026 at Darulaman Park in Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia. Runners can choose from three distances: 21.1km, 10km, and 5km. Registration is currently open, with early bird pricing of RM80/65/50 available until 31 May 2026, rising to RM95/85/65 from 1 June to 31 July 2026.

The bottom line

The Jitra Half Marathon is organised by BDB Leisure, part of the Bina Darulaman Berhad property group, and its own marketing explicitly frames the 2026 edition as the race 'returning' in September -- implying at least one prior edition, though specific past-year details weren't found in research. Three distances (21K/10K/5K) with tiered early-bird pricing (RM50-95 depending on distance and registration window) keep it accessible. Jitra itself is Kedah's fourth-largest town and a site of real historical significance -- one of the fiercest battles of the WWII Malayan campaign was fought there in 1941 -- giving the race a backdrop with more depth than its modest scale might suggest.

Key facts
Date	2026-09-19
Distance Km	21.1, 10, 5
Primary Distance Km	21.1
Organizer	BDB Leisure Sdn. Bhd. (anjuran Bina Darulaman Berhad)
Price Range	RM80/65/50 (Early Bird until 31 May 2026), RM95/85/65 (1 Jun-31 Jul 2026) for 21km/10km/5km
Venue	Darulaman Park, Jitra, Kedah
City	Jitra, Kedah
Country	Malaysia

A Developer-Backed Race Returning to Jitra

The race is organised by BDB Leisure Sdn. Bhd., part of the Bina Darulaman Berhad property group, and its official marketing explicitly bills the 2026 edition as the Jitra Half Marathon 'returning' ('kembali') in September. ^[1] That phrasing implies a prior edition, though specific details from earlier years weren't found in available research -- worth treating as a race with some history rather than a pure debut.

Three Distances, Tiered Pricing

Distances offered are 21.1K, 10K and 5K, starting at Darulaman Park in Jitra. ^[1] Pricing runs RM80/65/50 for the 21km/10km/5km respectively during the Early Bird period (through 31 May 2026), rising to RM95/85/65 for registrations between 1 June and 31 July 2026 -- a straightforward tiered structure that rewards early sign-up.

Jitra: Kedah's Fourth-Largest Town, WWII History

Jitra is the seat of Kubang Pasu District in northern Kedah, the fourth-largest town in the state after Alor Setar, Sungai Petani and Kulim, with a 2020 population of just under 95,000. ^[2] It carries genuine historical weight: during World War II, when Japan invaded Malaya, Jitra sat on one of the main British defence lines, and one of the fiercest battles of the entire Malayan campaign was fought there in December 1941.

A Purpose-Built Park Venue

Darulaman Park sits within Bandar Darulaman, a planned township development associated with the same Bina Darulaman Berhad group organising the race -- giving the event a venue built with road infrastructure and green space specifically in mind, rather than an improvised city-street course.

Should You Run It?

If a straightforward, reasonably priced half marathon in a historically significant northern Malaysian town appeals, and you register early to lock in the lower pricing tier, the Jitra Half Marathon on 19 September 2026 is a solid regional pick. It's a smaller-scale event than the big-city races in this batch, but the developer backing and returning-event framing suggest more operational continuity than a first-year debut.

References & sources

1. Jitra Half Marathon kembali September tahun ini — BDB official site — Bina Darulaman Berhad
2. Jitra — Wikipedia — Wikipedia

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Pros

Multiple distance options (21.1km, 10km, 5km) suit different runner levels
Early bird pricing available until 31 May 2026 offers savings

Cons

Price increases after the early bird period ends on 31 May 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the race held?

The Jitra Half Marathon 2026 is held at Darulaman Park in Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia. This venue serves as the base for all three race distances offered—21.1km, 10km, and 5km—taking place on 19 September 2026.

What distances can I run?

Participants can choose between three distances: a 21.1km half marathon, a 10km run, or a 5km run. All distances take place at the same event on 19 September 2026 at Darulaman Park, Jitra, Kedah.

How much does registration cost?

Early bird pricing, available until 31 May 2026, is RM80 for 21km, RM65 for 10km, and RM50 for 5km. From 1 June to 31 July 2026, prices rise to RM95, RM85, and RM65 respectively for the same distances.

When and where is the Jitra Half Marathon 2026?

19 September 2026 at Darulaman Park, Jitra, Kedah. Three distances are offered -- 21.1K, 10K and 5K -- organised by BDB Leisure, part of the Bina Darulaman Berhad property group. [1]

Has this race run before?

Organiser marketing explicitly bills the 2026 edition as 'returning' in September, implying at least one prior edition, though specific past-year results weren't found in research. Jitra itself is Kedah's fourth-largest town, with real WWII historical significance. [1][2]