Cover image via SCKLM/FacebookAccording to a statement posted on the Standard Chartered KL Marathon's Facebook page, the event, scheduled to take place on 4 October, is now cancelled due to the haze enveloping Kuala Lumpur
Image via Standard Chartered KL Marathon
The event organisers, acting on the advice from the medical team, the Malaysian Athletics Federation, and the Institut Sukan Negara, were left with no choice as the haze had reached unhealthy levels
"The health and safety of all our runners remains our top priority. Since our last announcement, the haze has unfortunately reached unhealthy levels according to the latest monitored alert," the statement said.
The statement further gave details for registered participants:
Meanwhile, following the cancellation, route closures and support infrastructure will remain in place along these roads:
Commenting on the cancellation announcement, participants and social media users, who back in July were not settling for a change of date of the marathon from 4 to 10 October, showed remarkable understanding towards the decision taken by organisers:
Image via Standard Chartered KL Marathon
Image via Standard Chartered KL Marathon
