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Kuala Lumpur Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

LocationKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaShow on map(3.1412° N, 101.6865° E)
Date & StatusOctober 2, 2027 to October 3, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Kuala Lumpur Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kuala Lumpur, MY focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Athletics Elite Label. Key features include City Run, Night Run, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 2, 2027 to October 3, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kl-marathon.com).

Official website
Kuala Lumpur Marathon in Kuala Lumpur (Work: "Table mountain light painting", Photo: Jonathan Beech, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Table mountain light painting" · Photo: Jonathan Beech · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City RunNight RunMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m159 m - 239 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m162 m - 202 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m165 m - 184 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m168 m - 177 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
159 m - 239 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS3.1412° N, 101.6865° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 159 m to 239 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 239 m·at 24.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
159 m186 m212 m239 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km239 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kuala Lumpur Marathon take place?

Kuala Lumpur Marathon takes place in Kuala Lumpur, MY (start area at coordinates 3.1412° N, 101.6865° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from October 2, 2027 to October 3, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Kuala Lumpur Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Kuala Lumpur Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 159 m and 239 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Kuala Lumpur Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kl-marathon.com).