Event Detail
The Jom Heboh Fun Run 2025 took place on Sunday 9 November at Penang State Stadium in Batu Kawan. The 5K non-competitive fun run was organised by Jom Heboh and Harian Metro, with MUSE Group as race coordinator. The event was advertised for the morning; 7:00 am is the general calendar start, while the organiser said the final category flag-off required authority approval.
2025 Event Recap
Jom Heboh Fun Run 2025 took place on Sunday 9 November 2025 at Penang State Stadium, Batu Kawan, as part of the Jom Heboh Penang carnival. Organiser MUSE Group advertised a 5K fun run open to a broad range of ages, with race-pack collection on 8 November from 10 am to 6 pm.
Participation and carnival atmosphere
Contemporary New Straits Times reporting said about 2,000 people took part in the inaugural fun run, including children as young as four. The advertised 3,000-runner figure was an available capacity, not a verified attendance figure. The carnival combined its fun run with live entertainment, community activities and food and shopping attractions.
Race format and historical details
This was a non-competitive community 5K, rather than a marathon with verified elite podium times. The official Howei listing identified a 7:30 am event start. The original registration material mentioned T-shirts, bibs, drawstring bags and insurance, with registration closing in early November.
FAQs
When? 9 November 2025. Where? Penang State Stadium, Batu Kawan. Distance? 5K fun run. How many took part? About 2,000 according to contemporary news coverage. Were competitive winners announced? None independently confirmed for this non-competitive run.
Sources
- MUSE Group: Jom Heboh Fun Run 2025 event information.
- Howei: registration, race information and event reviews.
- New Straits Times news article, archived in Malaysian Ministry of Health press clipping PDF.
Do not confuse event capacity with reported participants; the edition is completed.