# Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kuala-lumpur-standard-chartered-marathon-2026
> Updated: 2026-10-03T09:13:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The 18th edition of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM 2026) took place at Dataran Merdeka, attracting 43,800 runners from 53 countries. The event functioned as an official early selection trial for marathon athletes competing in the 2027 SEA Games.

In the 10km category, Muhammad Haziq Mohd Hairol Izmi won the Men’s Open for Malaysia, while Kenya’s Mercy Jebiwott won the Women’s Open. For the Full Marathon, Ezekiel Kemboi of Kenya secured the Men’s title, and Ethiopia’s Alemitu Ajema Lema won the Women’s category. Local Malaysian winners included Yeow Ni Jia and Esther Joy Chen Hong Li. Additionally, the ‘Run For A Reason’ initiative raised over RM1.1 million for charitable organizations.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 draws 43,800 runners

The 18th Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon attracted 43,800 runners from 53 countries, featuring major wins by Kenya’s Mercy Jebiwott and Ezekiel Kemboi, and serving as a SEA Games selection trial.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kuala-lumpur-standard-chartered-marathon-2026-draws-43800-runners

### 2026-09-26: Melaka Coastal Run 2026 attracts nearly 2,000 participants

The Melaka Coastal Run 2026 drew nearly 2,000 participants, with leaders suggesting the event become an annual tradition to boost local tourism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/melaka-coastal-run-2026-attracts-nearly-2000-participants

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