Set for 20 September 2026 in Bandar Lampung, Sumatra, this half marathon is organised by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Indonesian Railways) — possibly the most unusual race organiser in the region. Registration open.
Bandar Lampung, Lampung, Indonesia · Last updated August 4, 2026
The bottom line
The Locomotive Half Marathon has perhaps the most distinctive organiser in Southeast Asian road racing: PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), the country's national railway company, partnering with RAW Organizer / Runaway Lampung. Three distances (21K, 10K, 5K) with registration open via TipTip. Bandar Lampung is Sumatra's southern gateway, a port city with views across the Sunda Strait to Java. The railway-branded concept gives this race genuine novelty — train-themed medals, anyone? For runners wanting an Indonesian half marathon with a story unlike anything else on the calendar, this is a standout.
PT KAI: The Railway Runs
PT Kereta Api Indonesia is the national railway company — a state-owned enterprise that operates Java and Sumatra's rail networks. [1] A railway-branded road race is genuinely unique, and the 'Locomotive' theme gives the event instant character. Bandar Lampung is Sumatra's southernmost city, accessible by flight from Jakarta or ferry from Java across the Sunda Strait.
Should You Run It?
A railway-branded half marathon in Sumatra — one of the most distinctive race concepts in Indonesia. Registration open. 20 September 2026 in Bandar Lampung. [1]