Kenyan Kemboi Claims KLSCM Marathon Crown as Local Stars Ni Jia and Esther Shine
Kenyan long-distance runner Ezekiel Kemboi dramatically outpaced defending champion John Nzau Mwangangi to claim the Men’s Open Full Marathon title at the 18th Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) on Sunday. Meanwhile, local elites Yeow Ni Jia and debutant Esther…
Malaysian Debutant Muhammad Haziq Storms to Victory in KLSCM 10km
First-time competitor Muhammad Haziq Mohd Hairol Izmi surged past the field to claim gold in the Men’s Open IHH 10km race at the 18th edition of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) on Saturday morning. The 16-year-old Malaysian crossed…
KLSCM 2026 Proceeds as Scheduled, Kids Dash Axed Over Haze Concerns
The 2026 Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) is set to go ahead as planned this weekend, though organisers have officially cancelled the Kids Dash categories to protect younger runners from the current haze situation. All major adult events—including the…
ASICS Names 42-Member Pacer Squad to Lead Runners at KLSCM 2026
On any given marathon Sunday, the hardest job on the course doesn’t belong to the elite contenders breaking the tape at the front. It belongs to the human metronomes holding high-visibility markers, carrying the hopes, target splits, and personal bests…
RC Coaching and ENVORA Ink Partnership to Elevate Malaysian Endurance Athletes
The Malaysian endurance sports scene is officially getting a major shot in the arm. As marathons, triathlons, and ultra-distance races continue to explode in popularity across the country, local performance powerhouse RC Coaching has teamed up with emerging nutrition brand…
Desaru Coast Multisport Festival Celebrates Fifth Edition with Global Field and Malaysian Triathlon Stars
The Desaru Coast Multisport Festival presented by IRONMAN is marking its fifth edition this year, solidifying its status as one of Southeast Asia’s premier endurance sports events. Since its debut in 2022, the festival has grown significantly, and this year…
Vietnamese Duo Triumphs as SCORE Marathon 2026 Presented by AIA Vitality Sets National Record
SCORE Marathon 2026 Presented by AIA Vitality has reached a defining milestone, attracting a record-breaking 51,077 participants over two days and earning official recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records as Malaysia’s Largest Running Event. Held over July 18 and…
Teen Sensation Muhd Haziq Outpaces Senior Field to Capture 10KM Crown at SCORE Marathon 2026
A 16-year-old track prodigy has stolen the spotlight at this morning’s SCORE Marathon 2026 Presented by AIA Vitality, defying expectations to claim the overall 10KM title. Muhd Haziq Bin Mohd Hairol Izmi, representing SMK Bandar Baru Bangi, broke the tape…
Surviving the Gombak Furnace: How Amierul Claimed the 100KM Trail Des Gombak Crown
Winning a 100-kilometre ultramarathon is an exercise in pain management. Winning it wire-to-wire, while battling steep climbs, treacherous mud, and the suffocating Malaysian heat, is a masterclass in grit. On June 20, 2026, Mohamad Amierul Amin Shamsul Kamal delivered exactly…
KLSCM Named Official Preliminary Selection Event for 2027 SEA Games Marathon
In a major move to bolster national medal hopes on home soil, Malaysia Athletics announced today that the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) will serve as the official preliminary selection event for the 2027 SEA Games marathon squad. The…
