Penang City Walk 2027 - Hari Bandaraya

City Walk 2027 Sempena Hari Bandaraya celebrates George Town's city anniversary with a friendly five-kilometre community walk through its historic Esplanade precinct on Friday 1 January 2027. Organised by Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (MBPP), Penang Island City Council, this is the 15th edition. It is designed for families, residents and casual walkers, not as a competitive or certified road race. The city council is targeting a field of 8,500; this is an advertised capacity, not a confirmed entry total.

The community gathering starts 7:00am at Jalan Padang Kota Lama, in the George Town civic district near the Esplanade and Fort Cornwallis. This is a participation walk rather than a chip-timed road race; no official placing awards have been substantiated. The organiser advertises complimentary entry for people born on 1 January, subject to its booking conditions and remaining places.

Registration: Entries are advertised through Howei until 30 November 2026 or sooner if the capacity fills. Adult entry is MYR 25 and children aged 12 or under MYR 20, excluding bank and platform administration fees. Check the live organiser ticket selector for the final price and age or shirt options; no extra charge or availability is assumed.

Race-pack collection: The organiser lists 25-27 December, 10:00am to 10:00pm at the lobby of Stadium Bandaraya, Penang. The current official page displays adult and children's event-shirt sizes, but does not confirm medals or a timing-chip system. Bring your registration confirmation and any identification requested at collection. Arrive early on New Year's Day and follow organiser communications about the route, parking, access and road closures.

This listing is for the 2027 event. Runners and walkers should follow the current organiser event page for any subsequent changes, not announcements from previous editions.