Event Detail
The Pearl of Borneo Marathon 2026 was held on Sunday 7 June 2026 at Dataran Labuan (Labuan Square) in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. The inaugural event brought together road runners for 42K, 21K and 10K races plus a 3K fun walk. The marathon was scheduled to start at midnight, making it an overnight-to-morning challenge in Labuan's tropical climate.
Participation and significance
Malaysia's RTM reported 3,367 participants from Malaysia and abroad, with entrants from countries including Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, India, Ireland, Russia, Canada, the Philippines, Britain and the United States. Labuan Corporation organised the event with strategic partners; regional reporting linked the new race to the island's sports-tourism ambitions. The reported participant count is for the event overall, not solely the full marathon.
2026 marathon results: winners and podiums
A local race report from Borneo Daily Bulletin gives more detailed times than the rounded figures in initial national coverage. Some reports spell the men's champion's surname/name as Milton Amat and others as Milton Ahmad; ARC preserves that discrepancy rather than asserting they are different athletes.
| Race division | Winner | Reported time |
|---|---|---|
| 42K men's open | Milton Amat / Ahmad (name differs by source) | 2:57:39 |
| 42K women's open | Hasneta / Hasnita Asis (name varies by report) | 3:36:15 |
| 42K men's senior veteran | Prasoet Phaisan | 3:27:07 |
| 42K men's veteran | Mohd Zulkarnain | 3:33:10 |
| 42K women's senior veteran | Bee Hong Ewe | 3:47:20 |
| 42K women's veteran | Tammy Chew | 3:56:20 |
| 21K men's open | Wincenbert Latius | 1:21:10 |
| 21K women's open | Weiling Lai | 1:34:53 |
| 10K men's open | Azlan Kuste Lan | 38:27 |
The same local report lists Arikchely Airyl (3:01:07) and Azmil Faez Osman (3:16:13) second and third in the men's open marathon, while Maan Hon Manin (3:56:17) and Charissa Yong (4:23:10) followed the women's open winner. Category rankings and net/gun timing conventions should be checked against the official timing operator where available.
Prizes and race-day atmosphere
RTM reported RM58,848 in total cash prizes, alongside RM27,318 worth of Brooks running shoes awarded as podium prizes. The inaugural race brought visiting runners to Labuan, a Malaysian island destination associated with its waterfront, heritage and duty-free tourism. Those prize totals apply to the whole event and should not be mistaken for first-place marathon winnings.
Historical race FAQ
When was the Pearl of Borneo Marathon 2026? 7 June 2026, starting with an overnight marathon programme.
Where did it start? Labuan Square / Dataran Labuan in the Federal Territory of Labuan.
How many runners took part? RTM reported 3,367 participants across the event.
Was this a full-marathon event? Yes, with a 42K course as well as 21K, 10K and a 3K fun walk.
Can I register for the 2026 race? No. This page is an archive of the completed event; future editions should be checked separately.
Race sources and further reading
- RTM: Milton Amat wins the Pearl of Borneo Marathon 2026 — national broadcaster's attendance, category-winner and prize overview.
- Borneo Daily Bulletin: Detailed podium results and times — local report listing winning times and podiums.
- Daily Express: Sabah's Milton clinches the men's open 42K — independent regional report.
- Tourism Malaysia: Pearl of Borneo Marathon — event reference.
Editorial note: This is a post-race historical summary compiled from contemporary reporting. Name spellings and timing conventions differ between sources; independently verified official full-result sheets were not available in this review.