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Get ready, runners — the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) is back for its 17th edition, happening on 4 and 5 October this year!
According to event organiser Dirigo Events, Standard Chartered Malaysia has renewed its title sponsorship for another four years, ensuring the iconic race will continue annually through 2028.
Joining its roster of sponsors this year are ASICS and Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur as Gold Sponsors, with the respective race categories being named the ASICS Half Marathon and the Pantai KL 10KM.
KLSCM 2025 also welcomes back its lineup of official partners, including 100 Plus, Counterpain, High 5 Nutrition, Seiko, and TudungPeople, as well as ASICS as its official footwear and apparel partner.
The event is supported by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Malaysia Athletics, the Youth and Sports Ministry, the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry, and the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Police.
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However, there will also be a few changes this year.
KLSCM 2025 will be moving its start and finish points from its regular venue at Dataran Merdeka.
The event organiser said the area will be undergoing maintenance work during the second half of the year.
Therefore, this year's race will now start within the Kuala Lumpur city centre, with the specific venue to be announced soon, and finish at the historical Stadium Merdeka.
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In addition to the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10KM, and 5KM categories, as well as the Run For A Reason (RFAR) charity initiative, this year introduces two exciting new categories:
– The Run Club Challenge: An invite-only race category for Malaysian running clubs to send teams of four to compete in the Full Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon, and Pantai KL 10KM.
– The State Youth Challenge: Open to Malaysian youths aged between 15 and 24,, this category allows runners to represent the state of their choice. Prize money will go towards the winning state's athletics association to support youth development programmes.
Meanwhile, this year's RFAR beneficiary charities include Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, Hospis Malaysia, Kechara Soup Kitchen, and Teach For Malaysia.
If you're interested, registration for the 2025 KLSCM is now open
Public registration closes on 31 July or when all race slots are taken.
You can sign up on the official KLSCM website here.
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