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Set for 16 August 2026 at Dataran Tangkak in Johor, this Merdeka-season half marathon celebrates Malaysia's Independence Day in the country's textile capital.
Last updated August 9, 2026
The Tangkak Merdeka Half Marathon is a Johor community race timed for Malaysia's Merdeka (Independence Day) season, held at Dataran Tangkak — the town square of Johor's textile-production hub, known as Malaysia's 'Fabric Town.' The Merdeka theme gives the race patriotic character. Tangkak sits near the Johor-Melaka border, roughly 2.5 hours from both KL and Singapore. A community-flavoured Johor half marathon with Merdeka-season atmosphere.
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Tangkak is known as Malaysia's textile-production hub. [1] The Merdeka-season timing gives the race Independence-Day character. Dataran Tangkak provides a central town-square race hub.
A Merdeka-season Johor half marathon. 16 August 2026 at Dataran Tangkak, Johor. [1]
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16 August 2026 at Dataran Tangkak, Johor. It offers 21.1K. Registration has closed. 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 Tangkak Merdeka Half Marathon 2026 listing.
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