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Set for 16 August 2026 at Dataran Pengkalan Rama in Melaka — Malaysia's UNESCO-listed heritage city — this half marathon follows the Melaka River. Registration is now closed.
Last updated August 9, 2026
The Melaka River Half Marathon is a single-distance 21.1K along the Melaka River in one of Southeast Asia's most historically significant cities — a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Dutch-colonial architecture, Jonker Street night market, and Peranakan culture. Registration is closed. Melaka is roughly 2 hours from Kuala Lumpur, making it a popular weekend destination. August in Melaka is the southwest monsoon — warm and humid but the riverside course provides some breeze.
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Melaka is one of Malaysia's most historically rich cities — a UNESCO World Heritage site with Dutch-colonial buildings, the Jonker Street night market, and a vibrant Peranakan culture. [1] The Melaka River course provides a scenic urban route. Registration is closed for 2026.
Registration closed. Target 2027 for a heritage-city half marathon in Melaka. [1]
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16 August 2026 at Dataran Pengkrama Rama, Melaka. Registration closed. It offers 21.1K. It's held at Dataran Pengkalan Rama, Melaka. 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 Melaka River Half Marathon 2026 listing.
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