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HSN Putrajaya 2026 Review: Malaysia's National Sports Day Race with a 30K Option

Set for 10 October 2026 at Dataran Putrajaya, this Hari Sukan Negara (National Sports Day) race offers five distances including an unusual 30K option. Registration open. A government-backed Malaysian event at the country's most photogenic venue.

Putrajaya, Malaysia

Last updated August 4, 2026

The bottom line

HSN Putrajaya is Malaysia's Hari Sukan Negara (National Sports Day) signature event, held at Dataran Putrajaya — the country's grand administrative square with the pink Putra Mosque as backdrop. Five distances including an unusual 30K option (between the half and full marathon) make the distance spread genuinely distinctive. Organised by a consortium of government and community bodies (POWP, JBSWPKL, KPM), registration is open. For runners wanting a national-level Malaysian race at a world-class venue with unique distance options, this is a strong pick.

How runners rate it

68/ 100 overall
  • Venue (Putrajaya)88
  • National event status78
  • 30K distance option80
  • Registration82

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

Hari Sukan Negara at Putrajaya

Malaysia's National Sports Day is a country-wide celebration, and the HSN Putrajaya race is the marquee running event. [1] Dataran Putrajaya — with the Putra Mosque, the Prime Minister's Office, and Putrajaya Lake — provides a world-class start/finish backdrop. The 30K distance is a distinctive stepping-stone option for runners building toward a full marathon.

Should You Run It?

A National Sports Day race at Putrajaya with a unique 30K option and open registration. 10 October 2026. [1]

References & sources

  1. 1. HSN Putrajaya — event registration — Checkpoint Spot Asia

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Frequently asked questions

When is HSN Putrajaya 2026?

10 October 2026 at Dataran Putrajaya, Malaysia. It offers 21K, 30K, 10K, 5K, and 3K. Registration is currently open. POWP x JBSWPKL x KPM organises the event. It's held at Dataran Putrajaya, Putrajaya. [1]

Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the HSN Putrajaya 2026 listing.

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