Lace up, KL runners — the Kuala Lumpur City Day Half Marathon is making its ninth comeback on 4 May 2025!
More than 10,000 runners have already signed up for the half marathon, with MORE expected on the way — can you imagine running alongside over 12,000 participants on the streets of KL?
Here’s everything you need to know about KL City Day Half Marathon 2025:
1. The most challenging edition yet!
The running trail for this year’s edition will be a challenging one. Conquer some of the city’s most iconic routes, notably Bukit Tunku’s hilly, arduous terrain, and flag off (and finish) at Dataran Merdeka, with the Sultan Abdul Samad Building as a historical Insta-worthy backdrop.
2. Four categories, endless bragging rights
Sounds daunting? You don’t need to be an elite athlete to join the KL City Day Half Marathon 2025! They’ve prepared 4 different categories for every type of runner:
- Half Marathon (21km) – Flag-off at 4AM (very early birds get the scenic worm)
- 10km Race – 6AM
- 5km Fun Run – 7.15AM
- 3km Fun Run – 7.30AM
And guess what? It’s inclusive too — the run is open to all age groups, including our beloved OKU (Persons with Disabilities) community, in support of the government’s “Sukan Untuk Semua” (“Sports for All”) initiative.
And to turn this into a more competitive affair, this year’s Half Marathon is further divided into two categories: the International Open and Malaysia Open, which means you might be running next to someone from across the globe.
Finally, rumour has it that even our very own national athletes may be joining us for the run too, so don’t forget to give them a warm welcome when you run past them!
3. Reward yourselves with top-notch goodies
After you’ve finished your run, ‘feast’ on an exclusive goodie bag filled with yums and refreshments from sponsors like:
- Red Bull Malaysia
- F&N 100PLUS
- Nestlé Milo
- Mamee
- Fruit Plus
- Amino Vital
- Pharmaton
- Fitbar
- N8 Energy Gel
- Cap Kelapa Laut
Basically, you’ll run, you’ll sweat, and then you’ll be rewarded with a mini buffet in a bag. #WorthIt
Join the KL City Day Half Marathon 2025!
So if you’re thinking of signing up… do it. Your body will thank you (later), and you can return home with lots of goodies and memories~
Sign up for the KL City Day Half Marathon 2025 here, happening on 4 May 2025 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur City Day Half Marathon 2025 is organised in partnership with TBM Electrical Store Malaysia and major co-sponsors, including Electrolux, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Philips, and Bosch.
