Event Detail
SCORE Marathon 2026 was held on 18–19 July at Dataran Putrajaya in Precinct 3. The event is one of Malaysia's major road-running festivals, offering racing and mass participation in Putrajaya's landmark setting. The 2026 dates and location are documented by Putrajaya Corporation. This is an archive entry for the completed edition.
2026 Results & Race Recap
The SCORE Marathon 2026 by AIA Vitality was held over 18–19 July at Dataran Putrajaya. The 5K and 10K ran on Saturday, followed by the 21K half marathon and 42K marathon on Sunday. Malaysian national news agency Bernama reported an extraordinary 51,077 participants across both days, earning the event Malaysia Book of Records recognition as Malaysia's largest running event. This is an organiser-reported event participation record, not 51,077 marathon finishers.
Malaysian men's 42K marathon podium
Champion — Muhammad Haziq Hamzah: 2:44:45.
Second — Lim Kok Leong: 2:48:53.
Third — Mohamad Amirul Arif Mohd Azri: 2:49:33.
Malaysian men's 21K half-marathon podium
Champion — K. Prabudass: 1:13:04.
Second — G. Vimal: 1:13:58.
Third — Lai Yi Hng: 1:14:57.
These standings are specifically the Malaysian men's open divisions reported by Bernama. They should not be mislabelled as the event-wide international podium or women's results.
A landmark participation record
SCORE Sports Management's Patricia Tan said the weekend's record participation reflected the event's evolution since 2014. Competitors raced through Putrajaya's roads, with Haziq noting the hilly terrain and hot conditions as challenges. Bernama reported that the recognition came from Malaysia Book of Records.
Frequently asked questions
When? 18–19 July 2026. Where? Dataran Putrajaya. Distances? 5K, 10K, 21K and 42K. How many participants? 51,077 across the two-day event, according to Bernama. Who won the Malaysian men's 42K? Muhammad Haziq Hamzah, 2:44:45. Who won the Malaysian men's 21K? K. Prabudass, 1:13:04.
Sources
- Bernama: SCORE Marathon 2026 winners and record participation.
- SCORE Marathon official 2026 event FAQs.
This recap distinguishes Malaysian open categories from other divisions and participant totals from confirmed finishers.