Kota Kinabalu Marathon 2027

The Kota Kinabalu Marathon runs on Sunday 17 January 2027 from Kompleks Sukan Likas, over 5 km, 10 km, 21.1 km and the full marathon.

Facts last checked September 28, 2026

The Kota Kinabalu Marathon 2027 takes place on Sunday 17 January 2027, starting from Tapak Dataran Kompleks Sukan Likas in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Four distances are offered: 5 km, 10 km, a 21.1 km half marathon and the full marathon, with the two longer races run as timed competitive events on chip timing. It is listed and managed through the JomRun platform, with entries closing the day before the race. It is a separate event from the Borneo International Marathon, which the Kinabalu Running Club stages in the same city each May.

Key facts
Date	2027-01-17
Distance Km	42.195, 21.1, 10, 5
Primary Distance Km	42.195
Organizer	JomRun
Registration Deadline	2027-01-16
Venue	Tapak Dataran Kompleks Sukan Likas, Kota Kinabalu
City	Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Country	Malaysia

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Kota Kinabalu Marathon 2027?

Sunday 17 January 2027, starting from Tapak Dataran Kompleks Sukan Likas in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Entries close the day before, on 16 January. It is one of two marathons held in the city, alongside the Borneo International Marathon in May.

What distances does the Kota Kinabalu Marathon 2027 offer?

Four: 5 km, 10 km, a 21.1 km half marathon and the full marathon. The half and full are run as competitive categories with RFID chip timing, while the 5 km and 10 km are untimed on the chip system.

Is this the same race as the Borneo International Marathon?

No. Both are held in Kota Kinabalu, but they are separate events run by different organisers at opposite ends of the year. This one is in January through the JomRun platform; the Borneo International Marathon is run by the Kinabalu Running Club each May.