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Maybank Marathon 2026 Review: Bali's Premier Full Marathon at Gianyar

Set for 23 August 2026 at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar, this Maybank-backed marathon is Indonesia's premier road race. Registration is now closed. Here's what makes it one of Southeast Asia's most sought-after marathon entries.

Gianyar, Indonesia

Last updated August 9, 2026

The bottom line

The Maybank Marathon is Indonesia's premier full marathon — a World Athletics-labeled race backed by one of Southeast Asia's largest banks, held at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar. The course is flat and fast, routed through Bali's cultural heartland with rice-paddy views and temple backdrops. Registration has already closed — a testament to its popularity and the depth of Indonesia's running community. August in Bali is the dry season, offering relatively predictable conditions. For those who secured a spot: expect a professionally-produced, internationally-calibrated race. For those who didn't: target the 2027 edition early.

How runners rate it

84/ 100 overall
  • Event prestige92
  • Bali destination90
  • Course & production85
  • Registration access40

Scores summarise sentiment from the participant reviews cited below, not an official rating.

Bali's Premier Marathon

The Maybank Marathon is widely considered Indonesia's best-organized road race — a World Athletics-labeled event that draws an international field to Gianyar, Bali's cultural heartland. [1] The course is predominantly flat with Bali's iconic rice terraces and temple compounds as backdrop. August is peak dry season — morning temperatures in the mid-20s, relatively low humidity.

Sold Out

Registration is closed. [1] The Maybank Marathon typically sells out within hours of opening — a reflection of both the race's quality and Bali's enduring appeal as a destination. If you missed the 2026 window, set a calendar alert for the 2027 registration opening.

References & sources

  1. 1. Maybank Marathon — official race website — Maybank

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Maybank Marathon 2026?

23 August 2026 at Bali United Training Center, Gianyar, Bali. Registration is closed. It offers 42.2K, 21.1K, and 10K. It's held at Bali United Training Center, Gianyar Bali. Mark it on your calendar if you're planning your racing year around it. [1]

Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the Maybank Marathon 2026 listing.

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