🇲🇾Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Standard Chartered KL Marathon
Oct 18, 2026
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
120 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Kuala Lumpur's marathon is Southeast Asia's most prestigious after Singapore, and the Petronas Twin Towers backdrop makes it one of the most photographed start lines in Asian running. The course runs past the Twin Towers at Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), through historic Merdeka Square (where independence was declared in 1957), along the Klang River greenway, and through the traditional Malay and Chinese heritage shophouse districts. The 120m of elevation reflects KL's hilly Klang Valley terrain. October heat and humidity (25–31°C, 75–85%) are serious challenges — start time is 3 AM to mitigate the worst. Malaysian crowd support is warm and enthusiastic, and the food culture post-race (nasi lemak, roti canai, laksa) is world-class.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
24–30°C
Humidity
75–85%
Conditions
Tropical — hot and humid even at night start
Wind
5–10 km/h
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