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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…

Standard Chartered races ahead with the continuation of the marathon partnership

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) is set to return on 29 November to 1 December 2024, with Standard Chartered (the Bank) renewing its commitment to Singapore’s marquee running event. The Bank has partnered SCSM since 2002, making it one…

More than 44,000 Runners in Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023 Cover Distance to the Moon and Back

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon (SCSM) 2023  concluded an exceptional weekend of world-class racing, setting new benchmarks for endurance  races in the region. As the World Athletics Gold Label race and National Championship made  their triumphant return, SCSM2023 witnessed over…

Four-way Tussle For Malaysian Marathon Crown at KLSCM 2023

The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2023 will set the stage for an intense battle between Malaysia’s top distance running athletes to lay claim to the Full Marathon Malaysian category title.  Over 40,000 participants will take to Dataran Merdeka…

KLSCM 2023 Turns 15 with Coveted Road Running Race Label

The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) heralded the 15th edition of the event when Minister of Youth and Sports, Yang Berhormat Hannah Yeoh officially launched the opening of registrations to the public here today. Malaysia’s premier distance running event,…

KLSCM 2022 Welcomes Over 34,000 runners to Dataran Merdeka

More than 34,000 runners converged on Dataran Merdeka last weekend to take part in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2022. The 12th edition of the premier distance running event in the country made a triumphant return after a…

Doctor Ng Shu Hui Runs Virgin Marathon In Support of Hospis Malaysia

Everyone starts Running For A Reason. Doctor Ng Shu Hui will be running her first marathon, 42.195km in support of Hospis Malaysia. In her line of service, the 31-year-old doctor has witnessed their amazing work and is driven to play a…

Eliud Kipchoge improves marathon world record by 30 seconds – 2:01:09

Eliud Kipchoge smashed his own world record to win the BMW Berlin Marathon, at 2:01:09. He improved his timing by 30 seconds at the World Athletics Elite Platinum Label road race last Sunday (25th Sep). Meanwhile in the women’s race,…

Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2022 Returns to Full Event

This year’s event, scheduled for 3 and 4 December, marks the return of road racing and the Marathon 42.195km and Half Marathon 21.1km. Priority registration for SCSM2022 will kickstart on 23 June, with public registration starting on 24 June. Standard…

Garmin Run Asia Series 2022 Launches Physical and Virtual Marathons in Malaysia

Garmin Malaysia today announced the much-awaited Garmin Run Asia Series 2022 – Malaysian Marathon, taking participants on a journey from ‘Zero to Hero’. The Garmin Run Asia Series is back with race categories ranging from 5km, 10km, 21km and a…