Race review
Set for 16 August 2026 at Karamunsing in Kota Kinabalu — Sabah's coastal capital — this half marathon offers a 21.1K with Mount Kinabalu views.
Last updated August 9, 2026
The Kota Kinabalu Half Marathon brings a road race to Sabah's capital — a coastal city with the UNESCO-listed Mount Kinabalu on the horizon and some of the best seafood in Malaysia. Anchored at Karamunsing, a central KK commercial district. August in Sabah is the southwest monsoon — warm but the coastal breezes help. A solid Sabah half marathon for runners wanting a Borneo race with city convenience and mountain views.
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Kota Kinabalu is Sabah's capital — a coastal city with Mount Kinabalu on the horizon and gateway to some of Borneo's best adventure tourism. [1] Karamunsing is a central commercial district. August on Sabah's west coast is the southwest monsoon — warm with coastal breezes.
A Sabah capital-city half marathon with Mount Kinabalu views. 16 August 2026 at Karamunsing, KK. [1]
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16 August 2026 at Karamunsing, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. It offers 21.1K, 10K, and 5K. Mark it on your calendar if you're planning your racing year around it. The date comes from the organiser's official listing. [1]
Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Kota Kinabalu Half Marathon listing.
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