Set for 27 September 2026 at Padang Merdeka in Kuching, Sarawak — the 'City of Cats' — this Kuching Marathon Association-organised race offers four distances. One of Malaysian Borneo's anchor marathons with strong institutional backing.
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia · Last updated August 4, 2026
The bottom line
The Kuching Marathon (KM2026) is Sarawak's premier marathon — a Kuching Marathon Association-organised race at Padang Merdeka (Independence Square) in the heart of Borneo's most charming city. Four distances (42K, 21K, 10K, 5K) with high data confidence (reliability 94). Kuching is a genuine destination: the Sarawak River waterfront, the Semenggoh orangutans, and Bako National Park provide world-class pre- and post-race experiences. September in Kuching is the tail of the southwest monsoon — warm and humid but generally drier than the November–February landas season. A must-track for Borneo marathon enthusiasts.
Kuching: Borneo's City of Cats
Kuching is one of Southeast Asia's most underrated cities — a clean, green waterfront city with colonial architecture, world-class food (Sarawak laksa, kolo mee), and easy access to orangutans, national parks, and the Sarawak Cultural Village. [1] Padang Merdeka provides a historic, central start/finish precinct.
Should You Run It?
Sarawak's premier marathon with strong institutional backing. Track for registration. 27 September 2026 at Padang Merdeka, Kuching. [1]