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Selangor Marathon 2020

The early marathon held in conjunction with “Visit Malaysia 2020” is also a part of raising awareness for Eco-tourism in Selangor. Other than a t-shirt, participants will also receive a E-certificate, a medal for completing the race and a cash prize offered to the top 5 marathon finishers. 

Entry fee range: RM55 (5KM) to RM95 (42KM)
Venue: Sepang International Circuit, Selangor
Date & Time: 22 – 23 February 2020, 1am to 9:30am
Organizer: Checkpoint Spot Sdn Bhd

Malaysian Women's Marathon 2020

This marathon is held in conjunction with International Women’s Day that is celebrated around the world. The Best Malaysian Half Marathon and Best Malaysian Full Marathon winners will actually represent Malaysian Women Marathon at the Taipei Women Run 2021 and Nagoya Women Marathon 2021 respectively.

Entry fee range: RM38 (5KM fun run) to RM90 (full marathon)
Venue: Padang Timur, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Date & Time: 8 March 2020, 2:30am
Organisers: IGM Sdn Bhd & Puncak Ventures Sdn Bhd

PJ Half Marathon 2020 

The marathon is open to all ages and has so many different categories from for those who are physically disabled, senior citizens, all the way to kids starting from 10 years old, and separate categories for men and women too. 

Entry fee range: Between RM40 and RM90 depending on the category
Venue: Dataran Petaling Jaya
Date & Time: 9 Aug 2020, 4:30am
Organizer: MBPJ & Puncak Ventures SRA Sdn Bhd

Neon Run 2020 

The Neon Run 2020 is sure to be fun as it starts at 4pm and goes all the way up till 11pm! Organised by University Malaya, it is meant to a 5km night fun run, and held to raise funds for the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM). The run has five different zones along its 5km track for the runners to experience and each zone has its own unique feature.

Entry fee Range: RM74.2 (Group of 5) or RM79.5 (Individual)
Venue: UM Arena, University of Malaya
Date & Time: 11 April 2020, 4:00pm to 11:00pm
Organizer: Tuanku Bahiyah Residential College, University of Malaya

Varna Run 2020 

If you are looking for a challenge, then the Varna Run 2020 is for you. Participants can join the holi festival with coloured powder and they will have to save themselves from getting coloured while completing the four zones. This event will also be held at University of Malaya. With all the activities and performances there to be held, Varna Run 2020 is sure to get you and your heart racing!

Entry fee range: RM 65 (Group of 5) or RM70 (individual). Student discounts and early bird fees available.
Venue: University of Malaya
Date & Time: 29 March 2020, 7:00am to 12:00pm
Organizer: Kolej Kediaman Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah, Universiti Malaya

Ultimate Trails of the South 2020

For those who are all out for a marathon this year, prepare yourself for this. This is one that requires training and preparation to endure such a run. There are 3 categories where the first starts at 15km and the longest goes till approximately 50km. Some of the trails are challenging and not easy to navigate but more popular with the serious climbers and runners. Runners could be running all day and night and must able to deal with raining, strong winder and other weather conditions at their own risk.

Entry fee range: RM120 (15KM) to RM230 (50KM). Late penalties now apply but registrations still available. 
Venue: Kota Tinggi Waterfalls, Johor Bahru
Date & Time: 8 February 2020, 6:00am
Organizer: Southern Ultra and Endurance Nature

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