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CIDB Half Marathon 2026 Review: Putrajaya's Construction-Industry Run

Set for 13 December 2026 at Dataran Putrajaya, this Kelab CIDB-organised half marathon offers four distances and registration is open. A community-flavoured event in Malaysia's most photogenic government precinct.

Putrajaya, Malaysia

Last updated August 4, 2026

The bottom line

The CIDB Half Marathon is a community-organised race by Kelab CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) Kuala Lumpur, held at Dataran Putrajaya — Malaysia's grand administrative capital with its iconic pink mosque, wide boulevards, and lakeside setting. Four distances (21K, 10K, 5K, 3K) and open registration make it accessible and bookable now. Don't expect a slick, large-scale production — the reliability score of 10 reflects the thin digital footprint — but for Putrajaya-based runners or anyone after a low-key race in a stunning government-precinct setting, it's a solid local option.

How runners rate it

58/ 100 overall
  • Venue setting82
  • Registration accessibility78
  • Distance range72
  • Organiser visibility25

Scores summarise sentiment from the participant reviews cited below, not an official rating.

The Venue: Dataran Putrajaya

Dataran Putrajaya is the ceremonial square of Malaysia's federal administrative capital — a vast open plaza surrounded by the Putra Mosque, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Putrajaya Lake. [1] For a road race, it provides a grand start/finish precinct with space for a race village, and the surrounding boulevards are wide, smooth, and designed for ceremonial processions — meaning a flat, fast course.

Should You Run It?

If you're in the Klang Valley and want an affordable, accessible half marathon in a stunning government-precinct setting, the CIDB Half Marathon is worth a look. Registration is open via Checkpoint Spot Asia. The 2026 edition is set for 13 December at Dataran Putrajaya. [1]

References & sources

  1. 1. CIDB Half Marathon — registration and event listing — Checkpoint Spot Asia

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Frequently asked questions

When is the CIDB Half Marathon 2026?

The race is scheduled for 13 December 2026 at Dataran Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia. It offers 21K, 10K, 5K, and 3K. Registration is currently open. Kelab CIDB WP Kuala Lumpur ("CIDB Run") organises the event. [1]

What distances are offered?

Four distances: a half marathon (21.1km), 10K, 5K, and 3K. It's held at Dataran Putrajaya, Putrajaya. Registration is currently open. Kelab CIDB WP Kuala Lumpur ("CIDB Run") organises the event. It offers 21K, 10K, 5K, and 3K. [1]

Is registration open?

Yes, registration is open via Checkpoint Spot Asia. It's held at Dataran Putrajaya, Putrajaya. It offers 21K, 10K, 5K, and 3K. Kelab CIDB WP Kuala Lumpur ("CIDB Run") organises the event. [1]

Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the CIDB Half Marathon 2026 listing.

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