*Update 17 March 2020: Malaysia’s government has announced a movement restriction order from 18 March 2020 – 31 March 2020, prohibiting all mass movements and gatherings across the country including religious, sports, social and cultural activities
The sudden spike of COVID-19 in Malaysia have prompted Persuruhjaya Sukan Malaysia to issue strict regulations for sports event organisers. However, many local municipalities have advised that these events are to be put on hold for the time being. Here’s a list of races affected by the virus outbreak:
Note: ToughASIA may or may not cover all races. Organisers or the public may inform the ToughASIA team on any postponement or cancellation via our Facebook or e-mail at toughasia.info@gmail.com.
Last Update: 11:34AM, 17 March 2020
CANCELLED RUN/RACES
- 7 Mar: UiTM Royal Run
- 8 Mar: Malaysia Women’s Marathon
- 14 Mar: Ultron Alor Setar Run 2020
- 14 Mar: 3 State Border Fun Run & Ride
- 14 Mar: Prison Run
- 14 Mar: Keep Your Kidney Running
- 15 Mar: Panda Fun Run
- 15 Mar: Unicorn Fun Run Finale 2020
- 21 Mar: HSR & AMO Health Run 2020
- 21 Mar: Larian Setia Johor 2020
- 22 Mar: Miri Marathon 2020
- 22 Mar: KL Teh Tarik Run
- 22 Mar: BBR Run 0.4 – 2020
- 22 Mar: Happy Bear Fun Run
- 22 Mar: Dream Catcher Run
- 28 Mar: TQ Teacher Fun Run 2020
- 28-29 Mar: Boba Tea Run 2020 x Kitty
- 29 Mar: KL City Run 2020
- 29 Mar: Lenggeng Trail Run
- 19 Jul: Labuan Ultra Marathon (LUM) 2020
- 16 Aug: IJM Land Half Marathon
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POSTPONED RUN/RACES
*Original dates indicated, no new dates announced unless stated.
- 16 Feb: Key Power Sports Run 2020
- 7 Mar: FitMalaysia 2020
- 7 Mar: Forest Heritage Run @ FRIM
- 14-15 Mar: Powerman Malaysia 2020 (Postponed to 14 & 15 November 2020)
- 15 Mar: Futuristic Fun Run 2020
- 15 Mar: KL Car Free Morning Activities
- 20-22 Mar: 2020 TITI Ultra
- 21 Mar: Larian Hutan Kita
- 22 Mar: Encore Melaka Aquathlon 2020
- 22 Mar: HITC Move Run 2020
- 22 Mar: Franchise Run Like A Boss 2020
- 22 Mar: Encore Melaka Aquathlon 2020
- 28 Mar: ASM Scutoid Run 2020
- 29 Mar: 113 OD Triathlon Melaka 2020
- 4 Apr: Perlis Marathon
- 4 Apr: Bukit Besi Trail Run 2020
- 4-5 Apr: Spartan Sarawak
- 5 Apr: Larian Santai MPSJ Kapal Api 2020
- 5 Apr: Salomon X-Trail Putrajaya
- 5 Apr: Handbag Fun Run (Postponed to: 13 June 2020)
- 5 Apr: KL Tower International Towerthon Challenge 2020
- 12 Apr: Pahang Eco Beach Run (Postponed to 3 & 4 Oct 2020)
- 18-19 Apr: Route 68 Ultra (Postponed to 24 & 25 Oct 2020)
- 11 Apr: SPAN Water is Life Run 2020
- 11 Apr: Klau Jungle Trail 3.0
- 12 Apr: National Geographic Earth Day Run 2020 (Postponed to 7 June 2020)
- 12 Apr: Hulu Langat Trail Run (Postponed to 21 June 2020)
- 18 Apr: UTM Eco Ultra 2020
- 19 Apr: Jogathon Warisan 2020
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ANNOUNCEMENT BY PESURUHJAYA SUKAN MALAYSIA (12 MARCH 2020)