Malaysia Athletics Sets One-Race Trial for SEA Games Marathon Spots
Malaysia Athletics will use a single qualification race in April 2027 to decide which marathoners it proposes for the SEA Games, with the top two men and women in line for selection.
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…
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…
KLSCM 2025 Pacers Announced: Guiding Runners to the Finish Line
The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM), Malaysia’s premier running event, has officially unveiled its pacer line-up for 2025. These pacers will be the heartbeat of the race, leading thousands of runners across the Pantai KL 10KM, Half Marathon, and…
Marathon Debutant Vincent Kiprono From Kenya Wins KLSCM 2024
Vincent Kiprono from Kenya clinched the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2024 when he finished in a time of 02:18:16. Kiprono, in his first ever marathon, ran a blistering race to finish ahead of the leading pack and collected…
KLSCM 2024 Records Largest Number of Running Tourists Yet Led by Indonesian Runners
The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon is the premier distance running event in Malaysia, with participation numbers not matched by any other road race in Malaysia. This year, a record 42,000 participants, comprising new, seasoned and competitive runners, will congregate…
KLSCM champion Vasanthan will race to make an impact on society
As professional and avid runners gear up for the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2024 – Malaysia’s biggest marathon and arguably the most popular in the region – records have already been broken before the October race, in more…