Race reviews
In-depth reviews built from real participant race reports and coverage — what a race is actually like to run, with every claim linked back to its source.
- Sep 9, 2026
Borneo Half Marathon 2027 Review: Kota Kinabalu's City Day Race Moves to January
Sabah's City Day half marathon returns to Padang Merdeka on 31 January 2027, an hour earlier off the line than last year and a week ahead of its usual February slot. Here is what the organisers have published so far, and what the 2026 edition suggests about the race you would be entering.
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
- Sep 9, 2026
Pertamina Eco RunFest 2026 Review: Jakarta's World Athletics Label Half Marathon
A 13th-edition, World Athletics Label road race through central Jakarta, built as much around waste reduction as around running. Four distances, a 14,000-runner target, and a published date that two sets of sources disagree about.
Jakarta, Indonesia
- 75/100 Aug 9, 2026
Amazing Thabo Midnight Marathon 2027 Review: Another Mekong Border Race
Set for 1 May 2027 in Tha Bo, Nong Khai, this nighttime marathon runs in the same Mekong River province as the Pho Tak Marathon covered elsewhere in this research, adding another race to Thailand's growing roster of after-dark events.
Tha Bo, Nong Khai, Thailand
- 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
Belitong Geopark Run 2027 Review: A Fourth Leg on the Tin and Pepper Island
Set for 18 April 2027, this is the fourth leg of the official Geopark Run Series, extending the same organisation covered at Ijen, Minang and Ciletuh elsewhere in this research to Belitung -- Indonesia's tin and pepper island.
Pulau Belitung (Belitong), Indonesia
- 71/100 Aug 9, 2026
Hatyai21 2027 Review: A Single Half Marathon in Southern Thailand's Trade Hub
Set for 9 May 2027, Hatyai21 is a single-distance half marathon in Hat Yai, Songkhla province -- Southern Thailand's largest city and a major commercial hub near the Malaysian border.
Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
- 58/100 Aug 9, 2026
Indonesia Women Half Marathon 2027 Review: A Nationwide Women-Only Race
A women-only half marathon somewhere in Indonesia, joining the Great Eastern Women's Run covered elsewhere in this research as a second gender-focused race in this dataset. One international calendar lists a 2027 date; the organiser's own race entry does not corroborate it, so treat the timing as unsettled.
Indonesia
- 80/100 Aug 9, 2026
Laguna Phuket Marathon 2027 Review: Racing a Bang Thao Beach Resort
Set for 12 June 2027 at Laguna Phuket in Ban Bang Thao, this marathon runs through a major integrated beach resort complex, offering priority registration to 2026 edition finishers ahead of general sign-up.
Ban Bang Thao, Phuket, Thailand
- 79/100 Aug 9, 2026
Phnom Penh International Half Marathon 2027 Review: Starting at a 15th-Century Pagoda
Set for 13 June 2027 at Botumvatey Pagoda Park (Wat Botum Park), this race starts beside one of the five oldest pagodas in Phnom Penh, founded by King Ponhea Yat in the 15th century.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
- 71/100 Aug 9, 2026
Terengganu Marathon 2027 Review: A Second Race in Malaysia's Drawbridge City
Set for 30 April 2027 at Stadium Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, this full-service marathon joins the Terengganu Half Marathon covered elsewhere in this research as a second, distinct race in Kuala Terengganu.
Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia
- 77/100 Aug 9, 2026
Carabao Marathon 2027 Review: An Energy Drink Brand Races in the Cool Hills of Batu
Set for 28 March 2027, this energy-drink-branded race runs in Kota Batu, East Java -- a cool-climate hill city on the slopes of Mount Arjuno-Welirang, known as a popular tourist retreat since gaining independent city status in 2001.
Kota Batu, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
- 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
Chiang Rai Marathon 2027 Review: The Former Home of the Emerald Buddha
Set for 31 January 2027, this marathon runs through Chiang Rai -- once the walled capital of an independent principality, and former home of the Emerald Buddha before it moved to Chiang Mai in 1436.
Chiang Rai, Thailand
- 83/100 Aug 9, 2026
Chombueng Marathon 2027 Review: A 40th Edition at a Muay Thai University
Set for 31 January 2027, the landmark 40th edition of the Chombueng Marathon starts at Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University in Ratchaburi -- a school with roots to 1954 and one of the few universities anywhere with a dedicated Faculty of Muay Thai Studies.
Chom Bueng, Ratchaburi, Thailand
- 75/100 Aug 9, 2026
Da Nang International Marathon 2027 Review: Racing Vietnam's Central Coast
Set for 21 March 2027 in Da Nang, this marathon runs through Vietnam's central coastal hub, with registration confirmed to open 8 July 2026 -- giving runners a clear planning date well ahead of race day.
Da Nang, Vietnam
- 76/100 Aug 9, 2026
Thai Sikh Run 2027 Review: A 31st Edition Rooted in Bangkok's Sikh Community
Set for 31 January 2027 near Old Siam Plaza, this is the 31st edition of a race organised by Thailand's Sikh community, near Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha -- Bangkok's spiritual centre for a community with roots dating to the late 19th century.
Bangkok, Thailand
- 73/100 Aug 9, 2026
Twincity Marathon 2027 Review: Racing Through Malaysia's Tech Corridor
Set for 24 January 2027 in Cyberjaya, Sepang, this marathon takes its name from the 'twin cities' relationship between Cyberjaya and Putrajaya, Malaysia's planned technology hub and administrative capital.
Cyberjaya, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia
- 76/100 Aug 9, 2026
Vientiane International Half Marathon 2027 Review: A Charity Race in Laos's Capital
Set for 7 March 2027 in Nakham, Vientiane, this half marathon is organised by Events for Good Laos -- a charity-oriented events group -- in a capital city on the banks of the Mekong, home to the golden Pha That Luang stupa.
Vientiane, Laos
- 69/100 Aug 9, 2026
Yoma Yangon International Marathon 2027 Review: Racing Myanmar's Former Capital
Set for 21 February 2027, this race brings international-standard running to Yangon, Myanmar's largest city and former capital until government offices relocated to Naypyidaw in 2005.
Yangon, Myanmar
- 86/100 Aug 9, 2026
37th Bangkok Marathon 2027 Review: Starting Beside the Grand Palace
Set for 10 January 2027, the 37th edition of the Bangkok Marathon starts on Sanam Chai Road directly beside the Grand Palace -- nationwide registration opens 1 July 2026, well ahead of race day.
Bangkok, Thailand
- 62/100 Aug 9, 2026
Banka Run Fest 2027 Review: Racing on the 'Sea Slug' Island
Set for 17 January 2027 on Belitung Island, this race runs on an island whose name means 'sea slug' in the local language -- historically known for tin mining and pepper, with a distinct Malay-Chinese Hakka cultural mix.
Belitung, Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia
- 87/100 Aug 9, 2026
Buriram Marathon 2027 Review: Racing an FIA Grade 1 MotoGP Circuit
Set for 23 January 2027 at Chang International Circuit, this marathon runs on Thailand's premier motorsport venue -- an FIA Grade 1 track that has hosted MotoGP's Thai Grand Prix since 2018.
Buriram, Thailand
- 72/100 Aug 9, 2026
Cebu Marathon 2027 Review: A Dedicated Race in the Queen City of the South
Set for 10 January 2027, this is a standalone Cebu Marathon -- distinct from the MILO Marathon's Cebu leg and the Sante Barley Trilogy's Cebu legs covered elsewhere in this research -- with its own dedicated organisation and website.
Cebu City, Philippines
- 78/100 Aug 9, 2026
Ciletuh Geopark Run 2027 Review: A Ministry-Backed Race in a UNESCO Geopark
Set for 17 January 2027 at Palangpang Beach, this race runs through Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark -- recognised by UNESCO as part of the Global Geoparks Network since April 2018, backed directly by Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism.
Sukabumi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
- 79/100 Aug 9, 2026
HCMC Marathon 2027 Review: Racing Through Vietnam's Largest City
Set for 17 January 2027 at 30/4 Park on Le Duan Street, this marathon runs through Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest city and economic centre, with the most thoroughly documented official site among this batch's newer races.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 80/100 Aug 9, 2026
Khao Yai Marathon 2027 Review: Racing Beside Thailand's First National Park
Set for 10 January 2027 in Pak Chong, this marathon runs near Khao Yai National Park -- Thailand's first national park, established in 1962 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005.
Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- 84/100 Aug 9, 2026
Khon Kaen International Marathon 2027 Review: A 22nd Edition in Isaan's Silk Capital
Set for 10 January 2027, the 22nd edition of the Khon Kaen International Marathon runs through Thailand's fourth-largest city -- one of Isaan's 'big four,' known for high-quality silk and home to the region's largest university.
Khon Kaen, Thailand
- 76/100 Aug 9, 2026
Bangkok Midnight Marathon 2026 Review: Crossing a Cable-Stayed Bridge After Dark
Set for 20 December 2026 near Rama VIII Bridge and Sanam Luang, this nighttime race runs on and around one of Bangkok's most recognisable modern landmarks -- a 475-metre cable-stayed bridge over the Chao Phraya River.
Bangkok, Thailand
- 66/100 Aug 9, 2026
Bangsaen21 2026 Review: A Half-Marathon-Only Companion to Bangsaen42
Set for 20 December 2026, this single-distance half marathon runs at Bang Saen Beach roughly five weeks after the Bangsaen42 full marathon covered elsewhere in this research -- two distinct events at the same historic resort.
Bangsaen, Chonburi, Thailand
- 82/100 Aug 9, 2026
Muang Thai Chiang Mai Marathon 2026 Review: Gate to Royal Monument
Set for 20 December 2026, this marathon starts at Tha Phae Gate -- Chiang Mai's most famous landmark, built in 1296 -- and finishes at the King Naresuan the Great Monument in Mae Rim.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 71/100 Aug 9, 2026
Pho Tak Marathon 2026 (6th Edition) Review: Racing on the Mekong Border
Set for 13 December 2026, the 6th edition of the Pho Tak Marathon runs in Nong Khai, the Thai city on the Mekong River directly across from Vientiane, Laos, connected by the first bridge ever built across the river's lower reaches.
Nong Khai, Thailand
- 75/100 Aug 9, 2026
Sabah Half Marathon 2026 Review: Starting at a 35,000-Seat Stadium
Set for 13 December 2026, this JomRun-organised race starts at Likas Stadium -- Sabah's 35,000-seat multi-purpose venue, home to Sabah FC since 1983 and Malaysia's 8th-largest football stadium.
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
- 70/100 Aug 9, 2026
Scenic Marathon Nakhon Phanom 2026 Review: A Mekong Commercial Hub
Set for 13 December 2026, this single-distance half marathon runs in Nakhon Phanom, a Mekong River commercial hub in Thailand's Isaan region facing Laos -- from the same Scenic Marathon organisers covered at their Krabi and Chiang Mai races elsewhere in this research.
Nakhon Phanom, Thailand
- 78/100 Aug 9, 2026
Singlife Cagayan de Oro Marathon 2026 Review: A Marathon Majors Leg at SM Uptown
Set for 13 December 2026 at SM City CDO Uptown, this is the Mindanao leg of RunRio's Singlife Marathon Majors series -- the same brand family as the Singlife Davao Marathon covered elsewhere in this research.
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
- 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2026 Review: Racing on a French Colonial Beach Peninsula
Set for 13 December 2026 at Do Son, this VnExpress-organised marathon runs on a peninsula the French turned into a summer resort for their colonial expatriate community.
Hải Phòng, Vietnam
- 72/100 Aug 9, 2026
Bentong Monsoon Marathon 2026 Review: Racing Through a Rainforest Retreat
Set for 28 November 2026 at Janda Baik, a rainforest retreat village 45km from Kuala Lumpur, this marathon's name is an honest heads-up about running through Malaysia's wet season.
Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia
- 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
BMW Brunei International Half Marathon 2026 Review: A Second Brunei Race
Set for 6 December 2026 in Berakas, this BMW-backed race joins The Brunei Half Marathon (covered elsewhere, running near the SHOAS Bridge) as a second distinct half marathon in Brunei's capital, roughly two weeks apart.
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
- 69/100 Aug 9, 2026
iRun Subic Bay 2026 Leg 3 Review: A Marathon-Only Finale at Remy Field
Set for 29 November 2026 at Remy Field, this is the third and final leg of the iRun Subic Bay series -- a single-distance, 42.195K-only event in the former US Naval Base's Freeport Zone.
Subic, Zambales, Philippines
- 84/100 Aug 9, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 National Finals Review: The 50th-Anniversary Culmination
Set for 6 December 2026 in Clark City, Pampanga, this is the National Finals of the MILO Marathon's 50th-anniversary Golden Run -- the culmination of 15 regional legs run across the Philippines throughout 2026.
Clark City, Pampanga, Philippines
- 85/100 Aug 9, 2026
Penang Bridge International Marathon 2026 Review: Crossing Malaysia's Iconic Span
Set for 13 December 2026, this state-tourism-backed marathon crosses the Penang Bridge -- a 13.5-kilometre toll bridge that was, until 2014, the only road connection between Peninsular Malaysia and Penang Island.
George Town, Malaysia
- 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
Pos Malaysia Run 2026 Review: A 200-Year-Old Postal Service's Race at Merdeka Square
Set for 29 November 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, Malaysia's independence square, this race is organised directly by Pos Malaysia Berhad -- the national postal service tracing its roots back to 1826.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 67/100 Aug 9, 2026
Run for Freedom Bitcoin Half Marathon 2026 Review: Racing for Crypto in Chiang Mai
Set for 22 November 2026 at Rot Fai Park, this Chiang Mai race carries explicit Bitcoin branding -- a genuinely unusual sponsorship theme among the races in this research batch, with budget-friendly pricing from THB 400.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 73/100 Aug 9, 2026
VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight 2026 Review: A News Site's Nighttime Marathon
Set for 29 November 2026 near Tran Nhan Tong walking street, this nighttime marathon is organised directly by VnExpress, Vietnam's largest digital newspaper, run by FPT Group since 2001.
Hanoi, Vietnam
- 68/100 Aug 9, 2026
Bangsaen42 Marathon 2026 Review: Racing at Thailand's First Beach Resort
Set for 15 November 2026 at Bang Saen Beach, this marathon runs along Thailand's oldest purpose-built holiday resort, established in 1943 and steeped in local folklore about two star-crossed lovers.
Bang Saen, Chonburi, Thailand
- 71/100 Aug 9, 2026
Clark Phil-Kor Half Marathon 2026 Review: A Philippine-Korean Community Race
Set for 22 November 2026 at Clark Parade Grounds, this race carries a distinctive Philippine-Korean community branding, run by SMOKE10 Events at the same proven venue hosting several other races in this research batch.
Angeles City / Clark, Pampanga, Philippines
- 72/100 Aug 9, 2026
Elopura Marathon 2026 Review: Sabah's Second City, Under Its Old Name
Set for 22 November 2026, this marathon carries the name Elopura -- Sandakan's former name -- and is organised by Persatuan Ortopedik Sandakan, the city's local orthopedic association.
Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
- 69/100 Aug 9, 2026
HOKA Midnight Run Asia 2026 Clark Review: A Third Nighttime Leg
Set for 15 November 2026, this Clark leg is the third stop in the HOKA Midnight Run Asia series covered at its Cebu and Iloilo legs elsewhere in this research -- bringing the nighttime race format to Central Luzon.
Clark, Philippines
- 70/100 Aug 9, 2026
Mercedes BR Jaya Half Marathon Duathlon 2026 Review: Run and Ride in Kulai
Set for 15 November 2026 at AEON Mall Kulai Jaya, this JomRun-organised event combines a standard half marathon with a duathlon format, in a landlocked Johor district roughly the size of Singapore.
Kulai, Malaysia
- 78/100 Aug 9, 2026
Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 National Finals Review: The 42K Payoff
Set for 11 November 2026 at SM Mall of Asia, this is the culminating National Finals of the year-long Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia series -- the event runners across Iloilo, Manila, Cebu, CDO and Davao have been building toward all year.
Pasay, Philippines
- 88/100 Aug 9, 2026
Standard Chartered Hanoi Marathon 2026 Review: IAAF-Certified Old Quarter
Set for 8 November 2026, this is the ninth-ish edition of Hanoi's IAAF and AIMS-certified marathon -- debuted in 2018 with 2,600 runners, renamed twice as sponsors changed, and now backed by Standard Chartered.
Hanoi, Vietnam
- 76/100 Aug 9, 2026
The Brunei Half Marathon 2026 Review: Crossing a Bridge Named for a Sultan
Set for 21 November 2026 at the Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Bridge, this race starts near Southeast Asia's longest bridge -- a 30-kilometre span connecting Brunei's mainland to its Temburong exclave, opened in 2020.
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
- 76/100 Aug 9, 2026
Garmin Run Marathon Series Malaysia 2026 Review: Sold Out at Putrajaya
Set for 1 November 2026 in front of the Mahkamah Syariah in Putrajaya, this Garmin-brand race has already sold out -- the third Malaysian race in this research batch to reach capacity ahead of race day.
Putrajaya, Malaysia
- 79/100 Aug 9, 2026
Great Eastern Women's Run 2026 Review: Singapore's Long-Running Women-Only Race
Set for 1 November 2026 with a 4:30am start at Singapore's National Stadium in The Kallang, this women-only race spans five categories -- from a symbolic 100m dash up to the full 21.1K half marathon.
Singapore, Singapore
- 77/100 Aug 9, 2026
Korat Marathon 2026 Review: Racing in Thailand's Isaan Gateway City
Set for 8 November 2026, this marathon runs through Nakhon Ratchasima -- commonly called Korat -- Thailand's third-largest city and the historic gateway between Siam and Laos.
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- 79/100 Aug 9, 2026
Minang Geopark Run 2026 Review: Racing Past Sumatra's Iconic Clock Tower
Set for 1 November 2026 around Jam Gadang and the Ngarai Sianok canyon in Bukittinggi, this is the second leg of the Geopark Run Series, following the Ijen Geopark Run's debut earlier in the calendar.
Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
- 70/100 Aug 9, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 Urdaneta Leg Review: Racing in Pangasinan's Third City
Set for 8 November 2026, this Urdaneta leg brings the MILO Marathon's Golden Run series to Pangasinan's third most populous city, named after the pioneering 16th-century navigator Andres de Urdaneta.
Urdaneta City, Philippines
- 81/100 Aug 9, 2026
Scenic Half Marathon Chiang Mai (CMSH) 2026 Review: A Royal Botanical Garden Run
Set for 1 November 2026 at Royal Park Rajapruek, this Chiang Mai leg of the Scenic Marathon series -- the same organiser behind the Krabi half marathon covered elsewhere in this research -- runs through a 200-acre royal botanical garden.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
- 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
Selangor Marathon 2026 (SELMAR) Review: A Tourism Board's Race in Malaysia's Tech Hub
Set for 1 November 2026 at Persiaran Flora, this state tourism board-backed marathon runs through Cyberjaya, a planned technology city adjacent to Putrajaya, aspiring to be Malaysia's Silicon Valley.
Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- 71/100 Aug 9, 2026
Terengganu Half Marathon 2026 Review: Starting at Southeast Asia's First Drawbridge
Set for 31 October 2026, this JomRun-organised race starts at the Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge -- a 638-metre bascule bridge and the first of its kind built in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
- 75/100 Aug 9, 2026
Garmin Run Marathon Series Philippines 2026 Review: A GPS Brand at SM MOA
Set for 25 October 2026 at SM Mall of Asia Complex, this Philippine leg of the Garmin Run Marathon Series is organised by HyveSports at the country's largest mall, with registration already open.
Pasay, Philippines
- 73/100 Aug 9, 2026
Garmin Run Singapore 2026 Review: Racing at the Marina Barrage
Set for 25 October 2026 at Marina Barrage, this Singapore leg of Garmin's running series starts at a landmark tidal barrage that transformed the previously salt-water Marina Bay into a freshwater reservoir.
Singapore, Singapore
- 68/100 Aug 9, 2026
HOKA Midnight Run Asia 2026 Iloilo Review: A Nighttime Race in the City of Love
Set for 25 October 2026, this Iloilo leg brings HOKA's Midnight Run Asia nighttime race format to one of the Philippines' oldest cities, previously the country's second most important after Manila.
Iloilo City, Philippines
- 82/100 Aug 9, 2026
Luang Prabang Half Marathon 2026 Review: A Charity Run Through a UNESCO City
Set for 24 October 2026, this single-distance half marathon loops through Luang Prabang's UNESCO-listed old town along the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, raising funds for Lao Friends Hospital for Children.
Luang Prabang, Laos
- 62/100 Aug 9, 2026
Mae Moh Half Marathon 2026 Review: A Utility Company's Race Near Its Own Mine
Set for 25 October 2026 in Mae Moh, Lampang, this race is organised by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand -- the same utility that runs the massive Mae Moh coal power plant and lignite mine nearby.
Mae Moh, Lampang, Thailand
- 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 Subic Leg Review: Racing Through a Former US Naval Base
Set for 18 October 2026, this Subic leg brings the MILO Marathon's Golden Run series to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone -- a former US Navy base transformed into an industrial and tourism hub since 1992.
Subic, Zambales, Philippines
- 76/100 Aug 9, 2026
PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon 2026 Palawan Leg Review: Racing to the UNESCO River
Set for 18 October 2026 in Puerto Princesa, this Palawan leg of the PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon runs in the same province as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River -- a UNESCO World Heritage Site and New7Wonders of Nature.
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
- 80/100 Aug 9, 2026
VPBank Hanoi International Marathon 2026 Review: From Sword Lake to Walking Street
Set for 18 October 2026, this bank-backed marathon starts at Hoan Kiem Lake -- Hanoi's legendary 'Lake of the Returned Sword' -- and finishes at Tran Nhan Tong walking street, with Early Bird registration open.
Hanoi, Vietnam
- 70/100 Aug 9, 2026
910 Race 2026 Review: A Shoe Brand's Own Race at ICE BSD
Set for 11 October 2026 at Indonesia Convention Exhibition, BSD City, this race is organised directly by 910 Nineten, an Indonesian running-shoe brand -- a genuinely rare case of a shoe maker running its own event rather than just sponsoring one.
Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia
- 65/100 Aug 9, 2026
HOKA Midnight Run Asia 2026 Cebu Review: A Nighttime Race Debut
Set for 11 October 2026, this Cebu leg brings HOKA's Midnight Run Asia format -- a nighttime race concept -- to the same city that hosts the MILO Marathon's biggest regional field.
Cebu City, Philippines
- 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
Jpark Mactan International Marathon 2026 Review: Resort Racing on Mactan
Set for 11 October 2026 on Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, this marathon is organised by the same team behind the long-running Bohol International Marathon, partnering with Jpark Island Resort on Cebu's high-tourism, high-industry island.
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines
- 72/100 Aug 9, 2026
Merumatta Half Marathon 2026 Review: A Hotel-Backed Coastal Race in Lombok
Set for 18 October 2026 at Merumatta Hotel in Senggigi, this hotel-backed race carries a genuine 390-metre elevation gain along Lombok's original tourist beachfront strip, north of the capital Mataram.
Senggigi, Lombok Barat, NTB, Indonesia
- 73/100 Aug 9, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 Vermosa Leg Review: A Wellness Township Debut
Set for 11 October 2026 at Vermosa, a 770-hectare wellness-focused township straddling Imus and Dasmariñas, this leg brings the MILO Marathon's Golden Run series to the Philippines' first dedicated active-living community.
Vermosa, Imus/Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines
- 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series 2026 Manila Leg Review
Set for 11 October 2026 at SM Mall of Asia Complex, this Manila leg closes out RunRio's six-city PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series at the Philippines' largest shopping mall.
Pasay City, Philippines
- 71/100 Aug 9, 2026
UI Half Marathon 2026 Review: Racing Through Indonesia's Top University Campus
Set for 11 October 2026 on the Universitas Indonesia campus in Depok, this alumni-organised race runs through the grounds of one of Indonesia's three top-ranked universities, straddling the Depok-South Jakarta border.
Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
- 75/100 Aug 9, 2026
Victoria Run 2026 Review: Racing Through Indonesia's Largest Sports Complex
Set for 11 October 2026 at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Senayan, this race runs through the largest sports complex in Indonesia, built around a stadium named for the country's first president.
Jakarta, Indonesia
- 72/100 Aug 9, 2026
HSN Putrajaya 2026 Review: Racing Through Malaysia's Planned Federal Capital
Set for 10 October 2026 at Dataran Putrajaya, this race runs through Malaysia's planned federal administrative capital, purpose-built since 1999 and envisioned as a 'laboratory' for electronic government.
Putrajaya, Malaysia
- 76/100 Aug 9, 2026
Malioboro Run 2026 Review: A Sold-Out Race Down a UNESCO-Listed Street
Set for 4 October 2026 along Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta's famous 2.5km shopping street, this bank-backed race has already sold out -- and runs through ground that gained UNESCO World Heritage designation in September 2023.
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- 71/100 Aug 9, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 Bacolod Leg Review: Racing in the Visayas' Second City
Set for 4 October 2026, this Bacolod leg is one of 15 stops on the MILO Marathon's 50th-anniversary Golden Run series, held in Negros Occidental's capital -- the second most populous city in the entire Visayas after Cebu City.
Bacolod City, Philippines
- 68/100 Aug 9, 2026
Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Davao Leg 3 Review: Racing at Azuela Cove
Set for 27 September 2026 at Azuela Cove, this is the culminating third leg of the Davao series within Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia, held at one of the city's newest waterfront developments.
Davao City, Philippines
- 71/100 Aug 9, 2026
Solo Run Fest 2026 Review: Racing Through the Hometown of Indonesia's President
Set for 27 September 2026 in Surakarta -- known as Solo -- this race runs through a historic Central Java city with broad tree-lined streets, a 1745 royal palace, and a claim to fame as the political hometown of Indonesia's current leadership.
Surakarta, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
- 70/100 Aug 9, 2026
Sunnies Run 2026 Review: An Eyewear Brand's Race Through Makati's Business Park
Set for 4 October 2026 at Ayala Triangle Gardens, this race brings eyewear and lifestyle brand Sunnies into Makati's central business district, on land that was once Manila's pre-WWII airport.
Makati, Philippines
- 69/100 Aug 9, 2026
Surabaya Isoplus Marathon 2026 Review: An Isotonic-Drink Brand's Full Marathon
Set for 4 October 2026 in Surabaya, this full marathon carries the branding of Isoplus, an Indonesian isotonic sports drink, with early-bird registration already open, though the exact start venue hasn't been confirmed.
Surabaya, Indonesia
- 78/100 Aug 9, 2026
Techcombank Hanoi Marathon 2026 Review: A 5th Edition in Vietnam's Capital
Set for 4 October 2026, the 5th edition of this Techcombank-sponsored marathon brings six distances -- from a 1.5K to the full 42.195K -- to Hanoi, Vietnam's millennium-old capital.
Hanoi, Vietnam
- 79/100 Aug 9, 2026
Amazing Thailand Pattaya Marathon 2026 Review: A 33-Year-Old Coastal Fixture
Set for 27 September 2026, the 33rd edition of the Amazing Thailand Pattaya Marathon brings genuine multi-decade continuity to a beach-resort city about 100km southeast of Bangkok.
Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand
- 68/100 Aug 9, 2026
Kuching Marathon 2026 Review: Borneo Racing on the Cat City's Riverfront
Set for 27 September 2026 at Padang Merdeka, this marathon runs through Kuching, Sarawak's riverfront capital on Borneo -- founded in 1839 by James Brooke, with four distances and budget-friendly pricing from RM60.
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
- 68/100 Aug 9, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 Dumaguete Leg Review: A Run Through the City of Gentle People
Set for 20 September 2026, this Dumaguete leg is one of 15 stops on the MILO Marathon's 50th-anniversary Golden Run series, held in a compact university city Forbes has named among the world's best retirement destinations.
Dumaguete City, Philippines
- 67/100 Aug 9, 2026
PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon 2026 Cebu Leg Review: A 3am Start in Mandaue City
Set for 27 September 2026 in Mandaue City with a 3:00am gun start, this Cebu leg of the PalawanPay Trilogy Marathon brings fintech-brand sponsorship to metro Cebu's industrial 'Little Rich City.'
Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
- 66/100 Aug 9, 2026
Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 CDO Leg 3 Review: The Series Finale at SM Uptown
Set for 20 September 2026 at SM City CDO Uptown, this is the culminating third leg of the Cagayan de Oro series within Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia, featuring the signature 32K distance.
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
- 70/100 Aug 9, 2026
Singlife ONE Clark International Marathon 2026 Review: A Sixth Marathon Majors Leg
Set for 20 September 2026 at Clark Parade Grounds, this international marathon brings RunRio's production to the historic former Clark Air Base grounds, with distances from 5K to the full 42.195K.
Clark Freeport, Pampanga, Philippines
- 60/100 Aug 9, 2026
Siquijor Island Marathon 2026 Review: A Second Race on the Island of Fires
Set for 26 September 2026, this full marathon joins Isla del Fuego (covered elsewhere in this batch) as a second distinct race on Siquijor Island -- distances from 5K to 42.195K, roughly three weeks after the island's other September race.
Siquijor, Philippines
- 66/100 Aug 9, 2026
Tebrau City Half Marathon 2026 Review: A Rebranded Race in Malaysia's Second City
Set for 20 September 2026 at Toppen Shopping Centre, this Johor Bahru half marathon carries two names -- Tebrau City Half Marathon and BMW Millennium Welt Johor Half Marathon -- reflecting a rebrand in Malaysia's second-largest city by economic output.
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- 71/100 Aug 9, 2026
EastWest Dream Run 2026 Iloilo Leg Review: Five Distances in the City of Love
Set for 20 September 2026 in Iloilo City, this leg of the EastWest Dream Run series brings the same 1K-to-21K distance spread and bank-backed production seen at the Clark leg to the historic 'City of Love.'
Iloilo City, Philippines
- 66/100 Aug 9, 2026
Garmin Run Asia Series 2026 Indonesia Review: A Tech-Brand Race at BSD City
Set for 20 September 2026 at Indonesia Convention Exhibition, BSD City, this leg of Garmin's regional running series brings GPS-watch brand backing to one of Greater Jakarta's largest planned communities.
BSD City, Indonesia
- 65/100 Aug 9, 2026
Jitra Half Marathon 2026 Review: A Return to Kedah's WWII Frontline Town
Set for 19 September 2026 at Darulaman Park in Jitra, Kedah, this developer-backed race markets itself as returning for another September edition -- three distances with early-bird pricing tiers running through July.
Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia
- 62/100 Aug 9, 2026
Locomotive Half Marathon 2026 Review: Indonesia's State Railway Sponsors a Sumatra Race
Set for 20 September 2026 in Bandar Lampung, southern Sumatra, this railway-themed half marathon is backed by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), the national state railway operator, though the exact start point hasn't been announced yet.
Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia
- 68/100 Aug 9, 2026
Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia 2026 Bandung Review: A Sports-Drink Brand Race in the Highlands
Set for 19 September 2026 in Bandung, this leg of the nationwide Pocari Sweat Run Indonesia series brings a sports-drink brand's hydration-focused race to West Java's cool highland capital, though the exact start venue hasn't been announced yet.
Bandung, Indonesia
- Concluded 65/100 Aug 9, 2026
Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Cebu Leg 3 Review: The Finale at SM Seaside
Set for 13 September 2026 at SM Seaside, Cebu City, this is the third and final leg of the Cebu series within Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia, featuring the signature 32K distance alongside 5K, 10K and 21K.
Cebu City, Philippines
- Concluded 69/100 Aug 9, 2026
Scenic Half Marathon Krabi 2026 Review: A Beachfront Run in Ao Nang
Set for 13 September 2026 at Noppharatthara Beach in Ao Nang, this single-distance half marathon runs through Krabi's most tourist-developed coastal town, right at the edge of the region's rainy low season.
Ao Nang, Krabi, Thailand
- Concluded 64/100 Aug 9, 2026
Surabaya Orthopedic Half Marathon (SOHM) 2026 Review: A Medically-Themed City Race
Set for 13 September 2026 at The Caribbean Grande, Pakuwon City, this orthopedic-themed half marathon runs in Surabaya, Indonesia's second-largest city and East Java's provincial capital.
Surabaya, Indonesia
- Concluded 78/100 Aug 9, 2026
Bromo Marathon 2026 Review: A Volcanic Climb Through Sacred Ground
Set for 6 September 2026 at Plataran Bromo, Tosari, this race climbs from 1,840m into the Tengger Caldera's volcanic sand and rock, with a 977-metre elevation gain on the half marathon alone and strict mandatory gear rules.
Tosari, East Java, Indonesia
- Concluded 63/100 Aug 9, 2026
Isla del Fuego Marathon 2026 Review: An Island of Fires Runs a Half Marathon
Set for 6 September 2026 along Siquijor's circumferential boulevard, this race takes its name from Isla de Fuegos, the Spanish colonial nickname for an island once known for its swarms of fireflies -- run by an NGO-linked events team with early gun starts to beat the heat.
Siquijor, Philippines
- Concluded 76/100 Aug 9, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 Cebu Leg Review: One of the Series' Biggest Regional Fields
Set for 6 September 2026 somewhere in Metro Cebu, this leg has drawn some of the biggest fields in the entire MILO Marathon series -- over 24,000 runners in 2019 -- though the exact host city within Cebu has changed nearly every year recently.
Cebu City, Philippines
- Concluded 67/100 Aug 9, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 Tagbilaran Leg Review: An Evening Race in Bohol's Capital
Set for 13 September 2026 with an unusual 6:05pm timeslot, this Tagbilaran leg is one of 15 stops on the MILO Marathon's 50th-anniversary Golden Run series, held in Bohol's small, walkable provincial capital.
Tagbilaran City, Philippines
- Concluded 60/100 Aug 9, 2026
Pahang Marathon 2026 Review: An Inaugural Debut in Malaysia's East Coast Capital
Set for 6 September 2026 at Dataran Sayangi Kuantan, this is the debut edition of the Pahang Marathon -- full and half marathon distances with veteran divisions, co-organised by youth and running community groups with city council backing.
Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
- Concluded 70/100 Aug 9, 2026
Pampanga Marathon 2026 Review: A Established Clark Parade Grounds Fixture
Set for 13 September 2026 at CDC Clark Parade Grounds, this is at least the fifth annual running of the Pampanga Marathon under organiser SMOKE10 Events -- four distances, RFID timing, and a race date that falls squarely in the Philippine typhoon season.
Angeles City / Clark, Pampanga, Philippines
- Concluded 66/100 Aug 9, 2026
PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series 2026 CDO Leg Review: Mall-Anchored, Ambulance-Swept
Set for 6 September 2026 at Ayala Centrio Mall, this Cagayan de Oro leg of RunRio's six-city PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series runs a firm 7am course cutoff, with ambulance sweeps for stragglers.
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
- Concluded 73/100 Aug 9, 2026
Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Manila Leg 3 Review: The Series' Biggest Field
Set for 6 September 2026 at SM Mall of Asia / Seaside Boulevard, this is the Manila leg finale of the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia series -- a flat course that drew over 11,600 runners in its March 2025 opener, with the signature 32K distance on offer.
Pasay, Philippines
- Concluded 71/100 Aug 9, 2026
Bohol International Marathon 2026 Review: Flat, Lit Course and Local Lechon Aid Stations
Set for 30 August 2026 in Panglao, Bohol, this marathon starts shortly after midnight over a course that's roughly 80% lit, with runner recaps describing well-paved, pothole-free roads and Sandugo Festival-style lechon at aid stations.
Panglao, Bohol, Philippines
- Concluded 69/100 Aug 9, 2026
Decathlon Run 2026 Review: 9th Anniversary Run at SM Mall of Asia
Set for 30 August 2026 at the SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay, this is Decathlon Philippines' 9th Anniversary Run -- a 3am gun start for 5K, 10K and 21K categories, expected to draw around 8,000 runners.
Pasay, Philippines
- Concluded 72/100 Aug 9, 2026
EastWest Dream Run 2026 Clark Leg Review: Second Edition After a 14,000-Runner Debut
Set for 30 August 2026 at Filinvest Mimosa Plus Events Grounds in Clark, this is the second edition of the EastWest Dream Run following an inaugural 2025 series that drew around 14,000 runners nationwide -- five distances from 1K to 21K, with a rescheduled date worth double-checking.
Clark, Philippines
- Concluded 66/100 Aug 9, 2026
Hue Amazing Marathon 2026 Review: Imperial City Debut From a Proven Vietnam Series
Set for 29-30 August 2026 (race day the 30th) in Vietnam's former imperial capital, this debut Hue leg of Bolt Event's Amazing Marathon Vietnam Series follows a sister race in Quang Tri that drew praise for its organisation and scenery.
Huế, Vietnam
- Concluded 65/100 Aug 9, 2026
KL Half Marathon 2026 (Powered by JomRun) Review: Padang Merbok Pre-Dawn Start
Set for 16 August 2026 with a 3:30am flag-off from Padang Merbok, this JomRun-organised half marathon splits its 21.1K field into Speed and Leisure entries -- only Speed runners are eligible for podium prizes, and only the 21.1K gets an RFID-timed bib.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Concluded 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
Malaysia Marathon 2026 Review: Pavilion-to-KLCC Route for Independence Day Weekend
Set for Sunday 30 August 2026, this multi-distance race starts at Pavilion Bukit Bintang and finishes at KLCC, passing Dataran Merdeka en route -- registration closed back in May, and the finisher medal is themed around Malaysia's 69th Independence Day.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Concluded 68/100 Aug 9, 2026
PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series 2026 Clark Leg Review
Set for 23 August 2026 at Filinvest Mimosa in Clark Freeport Zone, this is the second running of the Clark leg in RunRio's six-city PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series -- finish all six and earn an All-City Finisher Legacy Medal.
Clark, Philippines
- Concluded 70/100 Aug 9, 2026
Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026 Iloilo Leg 3 Review: The 32K Afroman Finale
Set for 23 August 2026 at Atria Park District, Iloilo City, this is the culminating third leg of the Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia series -- complete the 16K, 21K and 32K across all three legs to qualify for the 42K National Finals in Manila.
Iloilo City, Philippines
- Concluded 61/100 Aug 9, 2026
Ijen Geopark Run 2026 Review: Inaugural Road Race in a Volcanic UNESCO Site
Set for 23 August 2026 at Paltuding Camp in the Ijen UNESCO Global Geopark, this is the opening leg of a brand-new Geopark Run Series -- 5K to half-marathon distances in a volcanic highland setting with cool mountain air, but no road-race track record yet.
Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
- Concluded 84/100 Aug 9, 2026
Maybank Marathon 2026 Review: Indonesia's Only Elite Label Race, in Bali
Set for 23 August 2026 at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar, this is Indonesia's only World Athletics Elite Label road race and a Boston Marathon qualifier since 2013 -- a 4:30am start through rice paddies and Balinese villages, with registration already closed.
Gianyar, Indonesia
- Concluded 66/100 Aug 9, 2026
Merdeka Half Marathon 2026 Review: Independence-Season Race at Dataran Merdeka
Set for 23 August 2026, this half marathon starts and finishes at Dataran Merdeka -- the square where Malaysia's independence was declared in 1957 -- timed for the Merdeka season and co-organised by the WPKL youth and sports department with Kita Pelari Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Concluded 79/100 Aug 9, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 Cagayan de Oro Leg Review: Mindanao's Proven Big Race
Set for 23 August 2026 at Centrio Mall, this Cagayan de Oro leg of the 50th-anniversary MILO Marathon has a genuine track record -- 9,300+ runners in 2023, and the city hosted the National Finals for the first time in Mindanao in 2024 with over 12,600 participants.
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
- Concluded 60/100 Aug 9, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 Dipolog City Leg Review: Golden Run in the Orchid City
Set for 16 August 2026, this Dipolog City leg is one of 15 stops on the MILO Marathon's 50th-anniversary Golden Run series -- four distances, a schools-heavy field, and a return to the city two decades after it first joined the series.
Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
- Concluded 63/100 Aug 9, 2026
New Clark City Marathon 2026 Review: Four Heartbreak Hills North of Manila
Set for 16 August 2026 in the purpose-built New Clark City sports hub, this marathon closes out a multi-race series with a course organisers openly warn includes four hill climbs -- a change of operator from the 2024 edition adds a note of uncertainty.
Capas, Tarlac, Philippines
- Concluded 58/100 Aug 9, 2026
NUSTAR Run 2026 Review: Cebu Resort Debut Led by a First Female Race Director
Set for 23 August 2026 at NUSTAR Resort on Cebu's South Road Properties, this inaugural race spans six distances from 1KM to 21KM, led by Janice Pasculado -- Cebu's first female race director -- and folded into the resort's month-long wellness campaign.
Cebu City, Philippines
- Concluded 62/100 Aug 9, 2026
Singlife Davao Marathon 2026 Review: RunRio's Kadayawan-Weekend Debut
Set for 15 August 2026 at SM City Lanang, this inaugural Davao leg of the Singlife Philippine Marathon Majors series lands the day before Kadayawan Festival opens -- four distances and RunRio production, with no track record yet.
Davao City, Philippines
- Concluded 67/100 Aug 9, 2026
Subic Bay 32KM Challenge 2026 Review: A Rare Three-Quarter Marathon
Set for 16 August 2026 at the Boardwalk in Subic Bay Freeport, this JCIR Events race features a rare 32K distance — the three-quarter marathon sweet spot.
Subic Bay Freeport Zone / Olongapo, Philippines
- 66/100 Aug 9, 2026
Serpong Warrior Challenge Run 2026 Review: A Themed Race with Unusual Distances
Set for 27 September 2026 at Summarecon Mall Serpong in Tangerang Selatan, this 'warrior'-themed run offers an unusual distance spread (21K, 12K, 7K, 5K) with registration open.
Tangerang Selatan, Banten, Indonesia
- 66/100 Aug 9, 2026
Masskara Marathon 2026 Review: Bacolod's Festival-Themed 42K
Set for 27 September 2026 in Bacolod City — the 'City of Smiles' — this SMOKE10-produced marathon is named after the world-famous MassKara Festival. Four distances. Registration pending.
Bacolod City, Philippines
- 65/100 Aug 9, 2026
Kulai Half Marathon 2026 Review: JomRun's Johor Mall-Anchored 21K
Set for 15 November 2026 at AEON Mall Kulaijaya in Johor, this JomRun-powered half marathon offers three distances with registration open. A mall-anchored Malaysian race near the Singapore border.
Kulai, Johor, Malaysia
- 67/100 Aug 9, 2026
Bayan Run 2026 Review: A Kalimantan Half Marathon from Indonesia's Coal Giant
Set for 11 October 2026 in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, this PT Bayan Resources-organised run offers five distances. A coal-mining company's CSR road race in one of Indonesia's most remote race destinations — Kalimantan (Borneo).
Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur, Indonesia
- 67/100 Aug 9, 2026
Dynasty Charity Half Marathon 2026 Review: Miri's 22nd-Edition Community Run
Set for 25 October 2026 at Dynasty Hotel in Miri, Sarawak, this 22nd-edition charity half marathon is a single-distance 21.1K community run with registration open. Two decades of history in Malaysian Borneo's oil city.
Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
- Concluded 76/100 Aug 9, 2026
Angkor Empire Marathon Review: Cambodia's Temple-Circuit Full Marathon
Set for 2 August 2026 starting at Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, this full marathon routes through one of the world's greatest archaeological sites. A bucket-list Cambodian road race.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Concluded 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
EastWest Dream Run 2026 Manila Review: Runrio's Alabang Series Opener
Set for 2 August 2026 at Filinvest Alabang in Muntinlupa, this Runrio-produced EastWest Bank race offers four distances with registration open. The Manila leg of a nationwide series.
Muntinlupa, Philippines
- 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
Jakarta Running Festival 2026 Review: Indonesia's Multi-Day Marathon Festival
Running 22-25 October 2026 in Jakarta, this four-day, four-distance festival puts a full marathon in Indonesia's capital -- a city most of the country's big races skip in favor of Bali, Jogja, or Borobudur.
Jakarta, Indonesia
- Concluded 68/100 Aug 9, 2026
Scenic Half Marathon Chanthaburi 2026 Review: Thailand's Coastal Gem 21K
Held 7 June 2026 at Kung Wiman Beach in Chanthaburi — Thailand's fruit-basket province — this Scenic Marathon Series event offered four distances from 3K up to a 21.1K half marathon.
Chanthaburi, Thailand
- Concluded 68/100 Aug 9, 2026
Scenic Half Marathon Rayong 2026 Review: Thailand's Coastal Park 21K
Set for 2 August 2026 at Laem Charoen Public Park in Rayong, this Scenic Marathon Series event offers three distances with registration open. A Gulf-of-Thailand coastal park half marathon.
Rayong, Thailand
- Concluded 68/100 Aug 9, 2026
Surabaya Marathon 2026 Review: East Java's Capital-City Full Marathon
Set for 2 August 2026 at Parkir Timur Plaza Surabaya, this East Java capital-city marathon offers four distances. Registration details inside — here's what to expect from Indonesia's second-city road race.
Surabaya, Indonesia
- Concluded 74/100 Aug 9, 2026
Angkor Empire Marathon 2026 Review: 11th Edition at Angkor Wat's Gates
Set for 2 August 2026 starting in front of Angkor Wat Temple in Siem Reap, this Cambodia Events-organised marathon reaches its 11th edition. Full and half marathon distances. Registration pending.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
- 66/100 Aug 8, 2026
SHARP HSNKL Half Marathon 2026 Review: An Electronics-Brand 21K at Dataran Merdeka
Set for 25 October 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, this SHARP-branded half marathon is a single-distance 21.1K with registration open. An electronics-brand race at Malaysia's most historic square.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Concluded 65/100 Aug 8, 2026
PMC Kabayanihan Run 2026 Review: The Philippine Marines Road Race
Set for 30 August 2026 at the BNS Grandstand in Taguig, this Philippine Marine Corps-organised run is arguably the most distinctive organiser in Southeast Asian road racing. Registration pending.
Taguig, Philippines
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Sorsogon Kasanggayahan Marathon 2026 Review: Bicol Single-Distance 42K
Set for 18 October 2026 at Sorsogon Sports Arena in Sorsogon City, this Off Ground Events production is a single-distance full marathon only. Just 42K in Bicol's wild south.
Sorsogon City, Philippines
- 62/100 Aug 8, 2026
SP Half Marathon 2026 Review: Generasi Athletic Club's Single-Distance Sungai Petani 21K with Open Registration
Set for 26 September 2026 at Dataran Sungai Petani in Kedah — roughly 30 minutes from the Thai border at Bukit Kayu Hitam — this Generasi Athletic Club production is a focused, single-distance 21.1K with registration open. A northern Malaysian half marathon where the single-distance format and the border-town accessibility are the defining features.
Sungai Petani, Kedah, Malaysia
- Concluded 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
The Final Trace 2026 Review: SMOKE10 Clark Charity Run at Parade Grounds
Set for 22 August 2026 at Clark Parade Grounds, this SMOKE10 Events charity run combines road racing on one of the Philippines best venues with a cause-driven mission. A Clark race where the wide, flat roads and the charitable purpose share the starting line.
Angeles City / Clark, Pampanga, Philippines
- 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
Twin Bridges Half Marathon Muar 2026 Review: Johor Dual-Bridge 21K at Dataran Tanjung Emas
Set for 25 October 2026 at Dataran Tanjung Emas in Muar, Johor, this single-distance half marathon crosses Muar iconic twin bridges spanning the Muar River. Registration open. A distinctive Johor road race where two bridges and the post-race otak-otak define the experience.
Muar, Johor, Malaysia
- 65/100 Aug 8, 2026
Mersing Half Marathon 2026 Review: JomRun's Johor Coastal 21K
Set for 18 October 2026 at Dataran Air Papan in Mersing, Johor — the gateway to Tioman Island — this JomRun-powered half marathon offers three distances with registration open.
Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
- Concluded 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
PJ Half Marathon 2026 Review: Petaling Jaya Single-Distance 21K
Set for 6 September 2026 at Laman MBPJ in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, this is a focused single-distance half marathon with registration open.
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
RSAWIT International Marathon 2026 Review: Sibu Sarawak Full and Half Marathon
Set for 22 November 2026 at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang (Sibu Town Square) in Sarawak, this RSAWIT-backed full and half marathon brings a flat course to Malaysian Borneo third-largest city. Registration is open.
Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Takbo Para sa Kalikasan 2026 Review: Manila Environmental Air Run from Green Media Events
Set for 20 September 2026 in Ermita, Manila, this Green Media Events production carries the Air theme as part of an environmental-advocacy running series. A Manila race where tree-planting, eco-friendly kits, and clean-air awareness share the spotlight with the finish line.
Manila, Philippines
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Puchong Half Marathon 2026 Review: JomRun Selangor Suburb 21K at AEON BiG
Set for 25 October 2026 at AEON BiG Puchong Utama in Selangor, this JomRun-powered half marathon offers three distances with registration open. A convenient Klang Valley suburb race where the mall-anchored venue handles logistics that standalone road starts struggle with.
Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia
- 65/100 Aug 8, 2026
Larian Kita Jubli Perak 2026 Review: Klang Silver Jubilee Community Run
Set for 10 October 2026 at Stadium Sultan Suleiman in Klang, Selangor, this silver jubilee community run offers three distances with registration open from RM39. A budget-friendly Klang race.
Klang, Selangor, Malaysia
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
OYM Trilogy 2026 Leg 2 Review: Ayala Triangle Series Race in Makati's Financial District
Set for 27 September 2026 at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati — the Philippines' premier financial district — this OYM Trilogy Leg 2 offers four distances including an unusual 16K mid-distance. Registration is pending.
Makati, Philippines
- Concluded 65/100 Aug 8, 2026
Kota Bharu Half Marathon 2026 Review: Kelantan's State-Backed 21K
Set for 5 September 2026 at Dewan Jubli Perak in Kota Bharu, this Yayasan KB Care and Kelantan state government production offers three distances with registration open.
Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
- 62/100 Aug 8, 2026
Mekong Half Marathon 2026 Review: Green Step Vientiane Riverside 21K with Open Registration
Set for 27 September 2026 at the Xaysetha Economic Zone in Vientiane, Laos, this Green Step-organised half marathon offers three distances with registration open through RunLaos.com. A Mekong riverside race from a Lao social enterprise where the river and the cause share the spotlight.
Vientiane, Laos
- Concluded 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Melaka River Half Marathon 2026 Review: A UNESCO Heritage-City 21K Along the River
Set for 16 August 2026 at Dataran Pengkalan Rama in Melaka — Malaysia's UNESCO-listed heritage city — this half marathon follows the Melaka River past Dutch-colonial landmarks. Registration is now closed, but the race is worth targeting for 2027.
Melaka, Malaysia
- Concluded 66/100 Aug 8, 2026
Franklin Baker Run for Coconut Farmers 2026 San Pablo Review: Lakeside Charity at the City of Seven Lakes
Set for 13 September 2026 at the Sampaloc Lake Boardwalk in San Pablo City, Laguna — the City of Seven Lakes — this Franklin Baker charity run supports coconut farming communities with four distances from 3K to 21.1K. Registration pending.
San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines
- 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
Larian Jambatan Sultan Nazrin Shah 2026 Review: MPTI Perak Bridge Run Across the Estuary
Set for 25 October 2026 at Tapak Pasar Malam in Bagan Datuk, Perak, this MPTI-organised bridge run (LJSN26) offers three distances across the Sultan Nazrin Shah Bridge. A local-government-backed Malaysian bridge race where the Perak River estuary and the bridge itself are the defining course features.
Bagan Datuk, Perak, Malaysia
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Decathlon Half Marathon 2026 Cebu Review: A Sporting-Goods Brand 21K at SM City
Set for 26 September 2026 at SM City Cebu, this Decathlon-branded half marathon features an unusual 15K distance alongside 21K, 10K, and 5K. Registration isn't open yet, but the brand and format make it worth tracking.
Cebu City, Philippines
- Concluded 66/100 Aug 8, 2026
Bintulu Marathon 2026 Review: Sarawak's Coastal-City 42K with AIMS Certification
Set for 2 August 2026 at the Old Bintulu Airport site in Sarawak, this AIMS-certified full marathon has grown from 3,535 finishers in 2023 to a targeted 10,000 for 2026. Four distances with registration now closed.
Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia
- 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
Discovery Marathon 2026 Review: Cebu's SRP Waterfront 42K
Set for 20 September 2026 at City Di Mare in Cebu's South Road Properties, this KNC-organised marathon offers unusual distances including 12K and 6K options. Registration pending.
Cebu City, Philippines
- Concluded 66/100 Aug 8, 2026
Kota Kinabalu Half Marathon 2026 Review: JomRun Sabah Capital-City 21K with Ultron Gear and Borneo Series
Set for 16 August 2026 finishing at Likas Stadium in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, this JomRun-powered 21.1K is part of the JomRun Half Marathon Series Borneo, with Ultron race apparel, a TrackAsia timing chip, and an exclusive series medal for runners who complete all four Borneo legs.
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- 62/100 Aug 8, 2026
Dagan Cebu 2026 Review: KNC's Unconventional Mandaue Half Marathon with 16K and 12K Stepping Stones
Set for 29 November 2026 at Gatewalk in Mandaue City, Cebu, this KNC-organised race breaks from convention with four distances — 21K, 16K, 12K, and 6K — none of them the standard 10K+5K pair. A Cebu community road race where the distance board itself is the conversation starter.
Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Dipolog City Marathon 2026 Review: Zamboanga del Norte's Sunset Boulevard Full Marathon
Set for 4 October 2026 at Sunset Boulevard in Dipolog City — the capital of Zamboanga del Norte on Mindanao's northwestern coast — this LGU-organised marathon offers four distances from 5K to full 42.195km. A local-government-backed provincial Philippine marathon where the sardine capital meets the sunset coast.
Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
FIT TO RUN 2026 Leg 3 Review: SMOKE10's Clark Parade Grounds Marathon with November Timing
Set for 8 November 2026 at Clark Parade Grounds in Pampanga — the Philippines' premier purpose-built running venue — this SMOKE10 Events production offers four distances from 5K to full 42.195km. A Clark-based Philippine marathon on wide, flat, traffic-free roads with dry-season timing that makes PB-chasing a realistic proposition.
Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
- 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
Franklin Baker Run for Coconut Farmers 2026 Davao Review: A Corporate Charity Race with Genuine Social Roots
Set for 20 September 2026 at the Franklin Baker Daron Plant in Davao City, this corporate charity run brings four distances to one of the world's largest coconut-product companies. A purpose-driven Mindanao race where every registration fee supports the farming communities at the heart of the Philippine coconut industry.
Davao City, Philippines
- Concluded 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
BIGGS Wellness Run 2026 Review: Legazpi's Mayon-Volcano Backdrop 21K
Set for 16 August 2026 at Penaranda Park in Legazpi City, Albay, this BIGGS Inc.-organised wellness run offers four distances — 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K — with the Mayon Volcano's near-perfect cone dominating the skyline. Registration details have not yet been announced.
Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines
- Concluded 65/100 Aug 8, 2026
Cyberjaya 21K 2026 Review: Malaysia's Tech-City Half Marathon with 4:00am Start
Held 2 August 2026 at Rekascape in Cyberjaya — Malaysia's planned tech-city — this Tetrad Event Empire single-distance 21.1K delivered a fast, flat course with a 4:00am start at MYR 60. Registration closed, but the format makes it one of the best-value half marathons in Selangor to target for 2027.
Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
- 65/100 Aug 8, 2026
Gaisano Country Mall Fun Run 2026 Review: Cebu's 33rd-Anniversary Charity Race
Set for 18 October 2026 along Banilad Road in Cebu City, this Gaisano Country Mall charity run celebrates 33 years of the homegrown Cebu retail brand with three distances — 21.1K, 12K, and 6K — benefitting SOS Children's Village. Registration is open from PHP 1,200.
Cebu City, Philippines
- Concluded 65/100 Aug 8, 2026
Colorfest Electric Night Run 2026 Review: HyveSports' Glow-Powered SM MOA Party Race
Held 1 August 2026 at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay — Manila Bay's iconic waterfront venue — this HyveSports night run combines a 21.1K half marathon with neon colour zones, a DJ after-party, and a flat, fast course. Registration has closed, but the format is worth tracking for 2027.
Pasay, Philippines
- 62/100 Aug 8, 2026
Bicolandia Marathon 2026 Review: Sorsogon's Full 42K at Luzon's Southern Edge
Set for 27 September 2026 in Sorsogon City — Luzon's southernmost provincial capital — this RYLMNL-organised full marathon brings four distances to the Bicol region. A provincial Philippine marathon where whale sharks, volcanoes, and the possibility of a typhoon all share the pre-race briefing.
Sorsogon City, Philippines
- Concluded 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
Batu Kawan 21K 2026 Review: Decathlon Penang's Single-Distance Half Marathon on the Mainland
Set for 13 September 2026 at Decathlon KLIPPA in Batu Kawan — Penang's mainland development hub — this single-distance 21.1K is a focused, no-fuss half marathon with open registration. A Decathlon-anchored Penang race where the post-run retail therapy is practically built into the race village.
Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia
- Concluded 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Agoo Marathon 2026 Review: La Union's Eco-Park Full Marathon with Post-Race Surf Recovery
Held 2 August 2026 at Agoo Eco Park in La Union — the Philippines' surf capital — this Slowfootrunner Events marathon offers three distances from 10K to full 42.195km. A provincial Northern Luzon road race where the post-race surf session is as much part of the experience as the finish-line medal.
Agoo, La Union, Philippines
- 65/100 Aug 8, 2026
KCC GenSan Marathon 2026 Review: A Single-Distance 42K in Manny Pacquiao's Hometown
Set for 14 November 2026 at Veranza Mall Alfresco in General Santos City — Mindanao's tuna capital and the hometown of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao — this is a single-distance full marathon. No 10K, no 5K. Just 42.195 kilometres through the streets of GenSan.
General Santos City, Philippines
- 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
Sagisag Half Marathon 2026 Review: RSRJ's Manila Bay MOA 21K
Set for 19 September 2026 at SM Mall of Asia — Manila Bay's proven flat-and-fast race venue — this RSRJ Events half marathon brings three distances to Pasay's waterfront. Registration details are still outstanding, but the venue is well-understood.
Pasay, Philippines
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Kluang Half Marathon 2026 Review: Johor's Coffee-Town 21K
Scheduled for 20 September 2026 at Kluang Stadium in Johor — Malaysia's coffee-producing heartland — this single-distance 21.1K taps into one of the peninsula's most distinctive small-town identities. Registration is now closed, but here is what you need to know for 2027.
Kluang, Johor, Malaysia
- Concluded 66/100 Aug 8, 2026
Rawang Half Marathon 2026 Review: JomRun's Klang Valley Suburb 21K
Set for 13 September 2026 at AEON Mall Rawang in Selangor, this JomRun-powered half marathon brings three race distances to a northern Klang Valley suburb. Registration is open, the platform is familiar, and the logistics are refreshingly straightforward.
Rawang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Concluded 62/100 Aug 8, 2026
Pangasinan Half Marathon 2026 Review: Lingayen's Capitol-Compound 21K
Set for 5 September 2026 at the Capitol Compound in Lingayen, this UR Events half marathon brings road racing to Pangasinan — a province better known for Hundred Islands and bangus than for its starting lines. Three distances, one coastal plain, and registration still to come.
Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines
- Concluded 66/100 Aug 8, 2026
Travis Hegel Marathon du Trans Penang 2026 Review: The French-Named Island 42K with 1,632m of Climbing
Set for 30 August 2026 at Gertak Sanggul on Penang Island's southwest coast, this uniquely French-named marathon covers 41.76 km with a serious 1,632 metres of climbing. Registration is open — but this is not a race for the under-prepared.
Gertak Sanggul, Penang, Malaysia
- Concluded 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
Trailblaze Nueva Ecija Marathon 2026 Review: The Rice-Bowl 42K
Set for 30 August 2026 in Palayan City — the capital of the Philippines' premier rice-producing province — this TNER event offers 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, and 5K across some of the flattest, most open terrain in Central Luzon. Registration pending.
Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
- Concluded 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Leon Kilat Half Marathon 2026 Review: Negros Oriental's Revolutionary 21K
Set for 23 August 2026 at Leon Kilat Mall in Bacong, Negros Oriental — named after a Cebuano revolutionary hero — this SMOKE10 Events production offers 21.1K, 10K, 5K, and a 1K. Registration still pending.
Bacong, Negros Oriental, Philippines
- Concluded 62/100 Aug 8, 2026
Guinobatan Half Marathon 2026 Review: Albay's Mayon-View 21K
Set for 9 August 2026 in Guinobatan, Albay — a town that sits closer to the base of Mayon Volcano than any other Philippine race venue — this Guinobatan Runners Club event offers 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. Registration hasn't opened yet, but the backdrop is the draw.
Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines
- Concluded 58/100 Aug 8, 2026
Tangkak Merdeka Half Marathon 2026 Review: Johor's Independence-Day 21K in the Fabric Town
Set for 16 August 2026 at Dataran Tangkak in Johor, this inaugural Merdeka-season half marathon brings a patriotic 21K to Malaysia's textile capital. Organised by SoldOut Events — a name that has stirred runner controversy in Johor — with registration now closed. Here is what to expect from Tangkak's first Independence Day road race.
Tangkak, Johor, Malaysia
- 61/100 Aug 8, 2026
Marig-on Marathon 2026 Review: Northern Samar's Eagles-Club 42K at the Edge of the Pacific
Set for 20 September 2026 in Catarman, Northern Samar, this Eagles Club-organised full marathon brings 42.195 kilometres to one of the Philippines' least-visited provinces — a Pacific-facing island of raw coastline, coconut country, and genuine community race spirit.
Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines
- Concluded 62/100 Aug 8, 2026
INTC Run 2026 Review: Ilocos Norte's SM Laoag Road Race
Set for 23 August 2026 at SM City Laoag in Ilocos Norte, this INTC-organised run brings road racing to one of the Philippines' northernmost provinces.
Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
- 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
Kota Belud Half Marathon 2026 Review: Running Through Sabah's Bajau Heartland Beneath Mount Kinabalu
A single-distance 21.1K held on 8 November 2026 in the Bajau cultural heartland of Sabah — the land of the 'Cowboys of the East' — with Mount Kinabalu on the horizon and an authentic Bornean experience far from the usual marathon circuit. Registration is open now.
Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia
- 65/100 Aug 8, 2026
CIDB Half Marathon 2026 Review: Putrajaya's Community Race at Dataran Putrajaya
A community-organised half marathon by Kelab CIDB (the Construction Industry Development Board club) at Dataran Putrajaya — Malaysia's grand administrative capital — on December 13, 2026. With four distances from 21K down to 3K, open registration through Checkpoint Spot, and a course running through one of the most photogenic government precincts in Southeast Asia, this is a low-key race in a high-drama setting.
Putrajaya, Malaysia
- 62/100 Aug 8, 2026
Crystalin Run Xperience 2026 Jakarta Review: A Brand-Backed Capital Race Across Four Distances
A bottled-water-branded road race in Indonesia's sprawling capital, scheduled for October 4, 2026, with four distances ranging from a 21.1K half marathon down to a 2.5K family dash. The Crystalin brand backing — a familiar name on Indonesian supermarket shelves — suggests commercial production values, and the Jakarta location puts this race within reach of the largest running community in Southeast Asia.
Jakarta, Indonesia
- 68/100 Aug 8, 2026
Vientiane International Marathon 2026 Review: Laos's Rare Full Marathon in the Cool-Season Capital
A full marathon in Laos — a country with one of the smallest road-race calendars in Southeast Asia — held on December 6, 2026, at the Saphangmo venue in the capital Vientiane. With four distances from 42.195 km down to 5 km, cool dry-season morning temperatures in the mid-teens Celsius, and the novelty of racing in a nation that most runners have never pinned a bib in, this is one of the most genuinely rare marathon propositions in the region.
Vientiane, Laos
- 64/100 Aug 8, 2026
HGMA Run 2026 Review: Surabaya's Medical-Association Half Marathon at Stadion Brawijaya
The HGMA Run 2026 brings the Indonesian Healthy Gymnastics Medical Association (IHGMA) into the Surabaya road-racing calendar, anchoring a three-distance event at Stadion Brawijaya on October 11, 2026. With 21.1K, 10K, and 5K options, a central-city stadium venue, and registration channelled through the Amasol platform, this is a community-health-flavoured race in Indonesia's second-largest city — and one that Surabaya's growing running community will want to track.
Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Nilai 21K 2026 Review: Negeri Sembilan's Single-Distance Half Marathon at AEON Nilai
A single-distance 21.1K half marathon anchored at AEON Mall Nilai in Negeri Sembilan, roughly 45 minutes south of Kuala Lumpur and a stone's throw from KLIA. Scheduled for October 11, 2026, with registration currently open through Checkpoint Spot, this is a focused, no-frills race that draws on the growing running community of the southern Klang Valley corridor — Nilai, Seremban, Bangi, and Putrajaya.
Nilai, Malaysia
- 63/100 Aug 8, 2026
Setiawangsa Half Marathon 2026 Review: A Single-Distance 21K in KL's Northeastern Corridor
A single-distance 21.1K half marathon anchored at AEON Mall AU2 in the Setiawangsa suburb of northeastern Kuala Lumpur, scheduled for October 18, 2026. No 5K, no 10K, no fun-run distractions — just a focused half marathon with mall-based logistics and registration currently open through Checkpoint Spot. For KL runners who want a straightforward 21K without the carnival atmosphere of the big city races, this is the kind of event that quietly delivers.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 68/100 Aug 8, 2026
REV Quezon City Half Marathon 2026 Review: RUNRIO Brings a New Brand to the Philippines' Largest City
The REV Quezon City Half Marathon marks the arrival of the REV brand — a growing name in Philippine road racing — into Metro Manila's largest and most populous city, with RUNRIO Inc. handling the production. Scheduled for December 13, 2026, the event offers three distances (21K, 10K, 5K) and brings RUNRIO's established race-organisation pedigree to Quezon City's broad avenues, university campuses, and the thousands of runners who already log their weekly kilometres along the UP Diliman Academic Oval.
Quezon City, Philippines
- 62/100 Aug 8, 2026
Tayug Family Hospital Run 2026 Review: Eastern Pangasinan's Community Half Marathon
A provincial charity road race in eastern Pangasinan organised by JCIR Events, offering 21K, 10K, and 5K distances on December 6, 2026. Set in the agricultural heartland of the Ilocos region roughly 200 kilometres north of Manila, this race channels every registration peso toward the Tayug Family Hospital — making it one of those rare events where your entry fee does more than just buy you a bib and a banana.
Tayug, Pangasinan, Philippines
- Concluded 68/100 Aug 8, 2026
Alor Setar Marathon 2026: A Homegrown Night Race Through Kedah's Capital
Northern Runners brings five distances to Dataran Pekan Rabu on 14–15 August 2026, pairing a generous 8-hour marathon cut-off with an evening flag-off designed to dodge Kedah's daytime heat.
Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia
- 84/100 Aug 7, 2026
BYD Singapore Marathon Review: The Island City's Gold-Label Test of Heat and Grit
World Athletics Gold Label. Boston qualifier. Four distances from 5K to 42.195km through the Marina Bay skyline. And a 4:30am start time that tells you everything you need to know about running 42 kilometres on the equator. Here is the definitive guide to Singapore's biggest road race.
Singapore, Singapore
- 82/100 Aug 7, 2026
Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon Review: Running Through 1,200 Years of History
A ballot-entry marathon routed through the world's largest Buddhist temple complex — here's what to expect from one of Southeast Asia's most distinctive road races when it returns to Magelang on 15 November 2026.
Magelang, Indonesia
- 80/100 Aug 7, 2026
AIA Rock n Roll Running Series Manila Review: 42km Through the City at Night
Manila gets the Rock n Roll treatment with a night marathon through Rizal Park, past Fort Santiago and along Manila Bay — here is what to expect from the Philippines leg of the global running series.
Manila, Philippines
- 82/100 Aug 7, 2026
Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok Review: The Grand Palace Start Line
Thailand's flagship marathon starts at the Royal Grand Palace and finishes at Sanam Luang — here's what running 42 kilometres through Bangkok in late November actually feels like.
Bangkok, Thailand
- 82/100 Aug 7, 2026
KL Standard Chartered Marathon Review: Malaysia's Biggest Road Race, 2026 Edition
The country's largest marathon returns to Dataran Merdeka on 4 October 2026 with four distances, a World Athletics label, and registration already open — here's what to expect.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 74/100 Aug 7, 2026
Halong Bay Heritage Marathon Review: Racing Through a UNESCO Wonder
A full and half marathon set against the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay — here's what we know about Vietnam's most scenic road race and whether it belongs on your 2026 calendar.
Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
- Concluded 54/100 Aug 6, 2026
Ultron Shah Alam City Half Marathon 2026: A Mall-Anchored Merdeka-Season Runout
A three-distance road race based out of AEON Mall Shah Alam pairs a timed 21.1KM with two untimed fun runs — but independent runner feedback is still scarce ahead of race day.
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
- Aug 5, 2026
Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon 2026: Vietnam's biggest race, and still open
Nine editions in, Vietnam's flagship road race has the field size, the accreditation and the city-centre course to justify the trip -- provided you can handle a pre-dawn start.
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Concluded Aug 5, 2026
Sarawak Energy Marathon 2026: a 1am start, an AIMS-certified course, and every ringgit to charity
Kuching's flagship road race has grown from a corporate fun run into an AIMS-accredited marathon with a RM201,500 prize purse -- and it still gives away every sen of entry revenue.
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
- Concluded 79/100 Aug 4, 2026
Merapi Run 2026: A Sunrise Half Marathon Up the Slopes of Kaliurang
A road race that borrows the drama of Mount Merapi without the mud — expect six unbroken kilometers of climbing, a fast downhill finish, and a hotel-run event that's grown into one of Yogyakarta's bigger sport-tourism dates.
Kaliurang, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Concluded 64/100 Aug 3, 2026
BTN UI Green Marathon 2026: Can a Debut Race on UI's Leafy Campus Deliver?
A brand-new marathon weekend on Universitas Indonesia's shaded Depok campus promises a green, zero-plastic race day — but with zero course history to lean on, this is a leap of faith for early entrants.
Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
- Concluded 76/100 Aug 3, 2026
Blue Ocean Minang Run 2026: Padang's Sold-Out Coastal Birthday Bash
Padang's homegrown beach-and-hills race has grown from a 2,000-runner alumni project into a sold-out city birthday centerpiece — here's what to expect on race morning.
Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
- Concluded 75/100 Aug 3, 2026
Amartha 10X Run 2026: A Purple-Hued Half Marathon in the Heart of Senayan
A fintech-backed festival race built around Jakarta's iconic GBK loop, returning with its half marathon distance and a rural-market twist at the finish.
Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
- 80/100 Aug 3, 2026
Angkor Wat International Half Marathon: Running Through a UNESCO Wonder
A once-a-year chance to run past Bayon, Ta Prohm and the Angkor Wat causeway at sunrise — but the humidity, not the terrain, decides your day.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
- 80/100 Aug 3, 2026
Bagan Marathon Review: Racing Past 2,000 Temples at Dawn
RUNderful Myanmar's dawn race through the Bagan Archaeological Zone pairs a genuinely flat course with genuinely tough conditions, all set against one of Asia's most extraordinary skylines.
Nyaung-U / Old Bagan, Myanmar
- Concluded 70/100 Aug 3, 2026
Bekasi Marathon 2026: A Flat, Tree-Lined Loop That Tests Your Heat Tolerance
Now in its fifth edition, Bekasi Marathon trades big-city spectacle for a steady, cone-lined loop through a Bekasi township — flat and green, but hot, strict on time, and a genuine mission to reach without a car.
Bekasi, Jawa Barat, Indonesia
- Concluded 71/100 Aug 3, 2026
Bulacan Marathon 2026: A Half-Marathon Hit Goes the Full 42K
The organizers behind Bulacan's crowd-pleasing half marathon are stretching to 42.195km for the first time, bringing their proven medal-and-string-bag playbook to a brand-new full-marathon debut in Pulilan.
Plaridel, Bulacan, Philippines
- Concluded 73/100 Aug 3, 2026
Dili International Marathon 2026: Palace Steps, Pacific Coastline and a Nation's Biggest Race Day
Ten editions in, Timor-Leste's flagship marathon still starts and finishes at the presidential palace — but 2026 brings a new certified coastal route, electronic timing and a bigger international elite field than ever.
Dili, Timor-Leste
- Concluded 78/100 Aug 3, 2026
MILO Marathon 2026 General Santos Leg: A Golden-Anniversary Homecoming Run
One of the National MILO Marathon's biggest provincial legs returns to the Tuna Capital for the series' 50th-anniversary year, with a hometown king in the mix and an evening flag-off under Mindanao skies.
General Santos City, Philippines
- 68/100 Aug 3, 2026
Sihanoukville International Half Marathon: A Beach Run With a Twist
A seaside charity race that trades big-city marathon energy for white sand, pine trees, and a course that keeps rewriting itself.
Sihanoukville, Cambodia
- 65/100 Aug 3, 2026
Singapore Half Marathon 2026 by JomRun: A Pre-Dawn Half Before the Big December Race
A 3:30am flag-off from Marina Barrage, three distances and a spot eight weeks before the BYD Singapore Marathon — here's what's actually confirmed about JomRun's 2026 half.
Singapore, Singapore
- Concluded 78/100 Aug 3, 2026
Taiping Half Marathon Review: A Pre-Dawn 21K Through Perak's Heritage Heart
An AIMS-certified road race that flags off in the dark to beat Malaysia's heat, winding past Taiping's Lake Gardens and colonial streets. Here's how the 2025 edition ran — and what to expect on 9 August 2026.
Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
- Concluded 74/100 Aug 3, 2026
Songkhla Marathon 2026 Review: The South's Original Marathon Turns 27
Southern Thailand's longest-running marathon returns to Tinsulanonda Stadium with a World Athletics label behind it — but the August heat is a factor no runner should underestimate.
Songkhla, Thailand
- 77/100 Aug 3, 2026
The Kiprun Singapore 2026: Decathlon's High-Speed Debut in Kallang
Decathlon's performance running label makes its Singapore racing debut with a Kallang-based half marathon promising fast, turn-light roads, festival flair and unusually low entry fees.
Singapore, Singapore
- Concluded 64/100 Aug 3, 2026
The Northernmost Padang Besar 22KM & 12KM 2026: A Border-Town Night Run Review
A pre-dawn 21.1km and 12km run through Malaysia's northernmost border town, threading duty-free markets and immigration checkpoints under floodlight and starlight.
Padang Besar, Perlis, Malaysia
- Concluded 79/100 Aug 3, 2026
VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang Review: Sunrise Coast, One Brutal Pass
Vietnam's biggest beach-city marathon pairs a postcard sunrise on Tran Phu with a punishing climb over Luong Son Pass — here's what five editions of race reports say about running it.
Nha Trang, Vietnam
- Concluded 67/100 Aug 3, 2026
Watlaharnrai Half Marathon Review: Merit-Making Miles at a Rayong Temple
A provincial Thai half marathon built around merit-making at Wat La Harn Rai gets a fresh, World Athletics-measured course for its fifth edition — here's what to expect on race morning.
Ban Khai, Rayong, Thailand
- 66/100 Aug 3, 2026
Yoma Mandalay International Marathon: A New Half on the Ayeyarwady
Myanmar's biggest running brand brings its half marathon, 10K and 5K to Mandalay for the first time in years, with a second edition now set for December 2026.
Mandalay, Myanmar