Larian Songket Malaysia 2026

Larian Songket Malaysia 2026 brings a cultural fun-running programme to Stadium Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) in Parit Raja, near Batu Pahat, Johor, on Saturday 7 November. The event is promoted under the theme Warisan Dalam Setiap Langkah (Heritage in Every Step) and is organised by Persatuan Mahasiswa Anak Jati Johor UTHM (MAHAJJ) in collaboration with Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia (SKM). Its emphasis is on participation, Malaysian heritage and youth/community involvement rather than a long-distance road-racing challenge.

The in-person programme advertises 3 km and 5 km runs, with separate men's and women's entries. A Kids Open category is also promoted, although its exact distance and eligibility conditions are not clearly established in the accessible event information. A companion virtual event is advertised separately; this listing covers the physical gathering at UTHM, not a separate virtual race.

A folklore-themed course

The organisers call the event's concept Hikayat Magika. Participants will encounter checkpoints inspired by Malaysian traditional stories and characters, collecting themed stickers as they progress. Organiser artwork includes illustrations of the 3 km and 5 km routes, but does not establish a certified course, elevation profile or detailed road-closure plan. Runners are encouraged to wear traditional clothing or incorporate Malaysian heritage elements into their race-day outfits. The songket theme makes this as much a community and cultural occasion as a short-distance run.

Registration and race-day planning

The official MyTicket Asia listing gives 3:00 pm Malaysian time as the event time on 7 November. This is the advertised event time, not a verified individual flag-off for each distance. Current-edition promotional artwork advertises a RM55 entry price for the 3 km and 5 km options; an earlier RM47 early-bird offer applied only from 30 August to 7 September and has ended. Participants should check the live ticketing page for availability and any category-specific conditions.

The advertised participant package includes an event shirt, race bib, finisher medal, checkpoint stickers, food and drinks, and an e-certificate, with a lucky draw also promoted. Exact race-pack collection arrangements, individual flag-off times, cut-offs and prize eligibility should be confirmed with the organisers. The event hub is the UTHM stadium in Parit Raja; allow time for campus access and prepare for warm, humid afternoon conditions.