adidas, the world’s top sports brand continues its prestigious partnership with Malaysia’s biggest running event, Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2016 (SCKLM), slated to be held on 7^th August 2016 at Dataran Merdeka.

Back for the 8^th year in full swing, SCKLM2016 sets a new record garnering 35,000 registered runners for the race. As the Official Apparel partner for the marathon, all registered participants will receive an official race tee with adidas ClimaLite® technology; while the pacers, working crew and volunteers will be spotted in commemorative apparel designed exclusively for the occasion.

In addition to that, adidas also introduced limited edition SCKLM2016 merchandise –adidas graphic tee (RRP: RM90) and adidas performance cap (RRP: RM45), available first-hand for the participants on www.kl-marathon.com [sold out at time of writing], and to be collected at adidas booth at the Standard Chartered KL Marathon Running Lifestyle Expo from 4^th – 6^th August.

Sharing the same vision to bring together individuals from all walks of life to run, adidas ultimately aims to elevate the running scene in Malaysia.

“adidas is committed to deliver the best running experience for athletes with our range of running footwear and apparel, whether you are attempting your first run or aiming to achieve your personal best timing at SCKLM,” said David Wong, Head of Marketing, adidas Malaysia.

adidas showcased its latest running kit at selected running clinic sessions hosted by SCKLM, and provided complimentary foot scan analysis where registered runners were recommended the ideal running shoes according to their foot form.

During the pacer kit handover session held today at adidas Sports Performance Store, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, adidas also introduced a line-up of elite runners from local running crews – KL Striders, Kyserunkrew, Running Kaki Malaysia and TPRC, representing “team adidas” to race at SCKLM. Adding on to the list are social media influencers Jin Lim and Reuben Kang from JinnyboyTV, as they attempt their first full marathon stint this August.

“Team adidas will be fully-kitted with adidas running gear to support their training sessions leading towards the race day. We look forward to a series of performance breakthroughs at the upcoming event in August,” commented Wong.

These passionate runners will be the faces to look out for, catch them on Instagram using #adidasMY #adidasRunning #WHYIRUNKL as they share their training tips and regime leading towards #SCKLM2016.

Join the adidas Energy running movement by following @adidasrunning on Twitter and Instagram.

Shop for merchandise on shop.adidas.com.my and at the following adidas Sports Performance stores:

• adidas BCS KLCC
• adidas BCS Pavilion
• adidas BCS The Gardens
• adidas BCS IOI City Mall
• adidas BCS Midvalley Megamall
• adidas BCS Sunway Pyramid
• adidas BCS One Utama