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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.
Last updated August 9, 2026
The Kota Bharu Half Marathon is a state-government-backed Kelantan road race, organised by Yayasan KB Care with the Kelantan state government. Three distances (21K, 10K, 5K) with registration open. Kota Bharu is the capital of Kelantan — Malaysia's northeasternmost state, known for its distinctive Malay culture, traditional crafts, and some of the best food in the country. September is the tail of the southwest monsoon on the east coast. A solid northern Malaysian half marathon with government backing and open registration.
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Kota Bharu is Malaysia's northeastern cultural heart — known for its distinctive Malay traditions, batik, silvercraft, and legendary street food. [1] Dewan Jubli Perak provides a central government-venue race hub. Yayasan KB Care and the state government's involvement gives the event institutional backing.
A government-backed Kelantan half marathon with open registration. 5 September 2026 at Dewan Jubli Perak, Kota Bharu. [1]
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5 September 2026 at Dewan Jubli Perak, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. It offers 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. Registration is currently open. Yayasan KB Care & Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan organises the event. Entry costs MYR 50–110. [1]
Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Kota Bharu Half Marathon 2026 listing.
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