Race review
Set for 30 August 2026, starting at Pavilion Bukit Bintang and finishing at KLCC, this SCORE Experience-produced marathon runs through KL's golden triangle. Registration open.
Last updated August 9, 2026
The Malaysia Marathon runs a point-to-point course through Kuala Lumpur's most iconic corridor: start at Pavilion Bukit Bintang in the shopping district, finish at the Petronas Twin Towers at KLCC. Produced by SCORE Experience (the team behind Garmin Run Malaysia), it offers full and half marathon distances. The point-to-point format gives the course genuine narrative — from retail heart to national icon. Registration is open. For runners wanting a KL marathon with a landmark-to-landmark route and proven production, this is a strong pick.
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A point-to-point marathon from Pavilion Bukit Bintang (KL's shopping heart) to KLCC (the Petronas Twin Towers) is one of Malaysia's most iconic race routes. [1] SCORE Experience brings proven race-production credentials from the Garmin Run Malaysia series. Registration is open.
An iconic point-to-point KL marathon with open registration. 30 August 2026 from Bukit Bintang to KLCC. [1]
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30 August 2026 — starting at Pavilion Bukit Bintang, finishing at KLCC. It offers 42K, 21K, 10K, and 5K. Registration is listed as registration opens 5 may 2026, 10:00 am (myt). Malaysia Marathon (with SCORE Experience) organises the event. [1]
Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Malaysia Marathon 2026 listing.
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