Race review
Set for 25 October 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur, this SHARP-branded half marathon is a single-distance 21.1K with registration open. An electronics-brand race at Malaysia's most historic square.
Last updated August 4, 2026
The SHARP HSNKL Half Marathon brings the Japanese electronics brand to Dataran Merdeka — KL's historic independence square — for a focused, single-distance 21.1K. The SHARP brand backing suggests above-average production values and quality race merchandise. Dataran Merdeka is one of KL's most iconic start/finish venues, with the Sultan Abdul Samad Building as backdrop. Registration is open. A solid, brand-backed KL half marathon at a world-class venue.
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The SHARP brand's involvement — unusual for a Malaysian road race — adds brand-backed production values to a Dataran Merdeka half marathon. [1] The venue is KL's most historically significant public space. A single-distance 21.1K keeps the format clean and focused.
A SHARP-branded KL half marathon at Dataran Merdeka with open registration. 25 October 2026. [1]
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25 October 2026 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. It offers 21.1K. Registration is currently open. Mark it on your calendar if you're planning your racing year around it. The date comes from the organiser's official listing. [1]
Planning to enter? See the full facts — dates, distances, pricing and registration — on the SHARP HSNKL Half Marathon 2026 listing.
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