13 March 2024 Welcome to the 16th edition of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon, the multi-award-winning premier distance running event in Malaysia! We are proud to announce that we have a fresh new look for our event logo that better represents diversity and inclusivity. KLSCM has always been about ... » more
2 November 2023 It's time to plan your training programme, find your running buddies and set your PBs. The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon will be held on 5 and 6 October 2024 at Dataran Merdeka. We are honoured to welcome back our incredible title sponsor, Standard Chartered accompanied by ... » more
1 October 2023 Beatrice smashes full marathon course record at 15th edition of KLSCM Kiprop Tonui clinches Men's Open at 6th attempt, while Poo defends Malaysian title KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday: The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2023 saw its course record for the Full Marathon Women's Open category smashed by ... » more
30 September 2023 15TH EDITION OF KLSCM KICKS OFF WITH BOOST JUICE 10KM, 5KM AND KIDS DASH Fundraising Feat Achieves Malaysia Book of Records Entry KUALA LUMPUR, Saturday: The country's premier distance running event, the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2023, kicked off its 15th edition with the 5km, ... » more
23 September 2023 KLSCM 2023 is just around the corner so we hope all of you are on track with your final stages of preparation. To ensure that you get the most out of Race Weekend and the Race Entry Pack Collection, please take note of the following updates and ... » more
Elevate Your KLSCM Experience with Exclusive Merchandise! 12 September 2023 It's now just 18 days before more than 40,000 runners converge on Dataran Merdeka to take part in the 15th edition of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM)! We hope that your race preparations are on track to ensure ... » more
Largest group of Pacers on duty for premier distance running event 3 August 2023 The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2023 will see Official Partner Brooks outfitting the event’s Pacers with a complete set of running gear. This year sees the premier distance running event in Malaysia field its ... » more
RUN FOR A REASON AT KLSCM 2023! 9 June 2023 Welcome to the exhilarating world of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2023, where running takes on a greater purpose! Get ready to lace up your shoes, push your limits, and make a difference through our Run For A ... » more
KLSCM 2023 Celebrates 15 Years of Distance Running with Coveted Road Race Label Malaysia's premier marathon expects 40,000 participants with the launch of public registrations KUALA LUMPUR, 28 April 2023: The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) heralded the 15th edition of the event when Minister of Youth and Sports, ... » more
13 April 2023 We are proud to announce that KLSCM 2023 has been awarded a Road Race label by World Athletics, making it the first event in Malaysia and only the 5th in South East Asia to be accorded this prestigious status. Thank you to all our stakeholders and the ... » more
Moses breaks full marathon course record More than 34,000 runners converged on Dataran Merdeka last weekend to take part in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2022. The 12th edition of the premier distance running event in the country made a triumphant return after a two-year hiatus due to ... » more
Hello runners! It's now just seven days to the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2022 REPC and Active Lifestyle Expo and the excitement continues to mount! We hope all of you are at the tail-end of your race preparations, raring to collect your Race entitlements and get onto the ... » more
Hello runners! The KLSCM 2022 Marketplace is now CLOSED. Happy training and see you at the start line! For more information and updates on KLSCM 2022, please visit our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages or subscribe to our newsletter. » more
Hello runners! Want to run but couldn't get a race entry? Or got one but you can't make it to KLSCM 2022? Good news! Our Marketplace is now REOPENED for everyone to Buy, Sell or Trade from 3 October - 25 October 2022! Click here to get started. https://bit.ly/3HAHedb ... » more
Hello runners! Want to run but couldn't get a race entry? Or got one but you can't make it to KLSCM 2022? Good news! Our Marketplace is now OPEN for everyone to Buy, Sell or Trade from 15 June - 5 July 2022! Click here to get started. https://bit.ly/3HAHedb ... » more
Hello runners! Welcome back to this year's edition of KLSCM! We are very honoured to once again call Standard Chartered Bank our title sponsor, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the start line. If you have chosen to defer your 2020 registration, please review, confirm and submit ... » more
Mark your calendars! KLSCM will be back on 12 and 13 November 2022. We will announce some new features and more information soon so do be patient and stay tuned. Please follow our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitterpages or subscribe to our newsletter for further updates. » more
The KLSCM 2021 VR race results, finisher photo frames and e-certificates are now available! Finisher photo frames and e-certificates are available for download from 28 December 2021 to 31 January 2022. To download the finisher photo frames and e-certificates, please log in here and click on “Show More”. You can then download your finisher ... » more
Congratulations and thank you for participating in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2021 Virtual Run! We hope that you had a great time and achieved what you aimed for. You may view the leaderboardhere. E-certificates will be made available from 28 December 2021 to 31 January 2022. Top 5 ... » more
READY, SET RUN! Registrations for KLSCM 2021 Virtual Run are now closed. From all of us at Dirigo Events, THANK YOU for your support. Between 20 - 28 November, 47,000 runners will take to the streets all over the world in a bid to set their personal bests. If ... » more
THE KUALA LUMPUR STANDARD CHARTERED MARATHON VIRTUAL RUN IS BACK! Grand Lucky Draw prize to drive registrations 3 August 2021, KUALA LUMPUR: For the second year running, the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) will go virtual and will take place between 20 - 28 November 2021. The premier virtual ... » more
We hope you have been keeping safe and have been in good health through these trying times. In light of the current situation brought about by the COVID-19 global pandemic, Dirigo Events regretfully announces the cancellation of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2021. The health and safety of ... » more
Congratulations and thank you for participating in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2020 Virtual Run! To those who have completed the run, you may view and check your results here. You can also download your E-certificate by logging in here. You can view your results and download your e-certificate from ... » more
Congratulations and thank you for participating in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2020 Virtual Run! We hope that you had a great time and achieved what you aimed for. You may view the leaderboard here. If you are unable to find your results in the leaderboard, you may input ... » more
18 November 2020, KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) today announced the introduction of its inaugural Virtual Run, which will take place from 5 -13 December 2020 and offers free registration. Organised by Dirigo Events and with Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia as Title Sponsor, the KLSCM 2020 ... » more
We hope that the strange times we find ourselves in have not dampened your enthusiasm and passion for running. In fact, we expect that the lack of running events has got you positively itching for a race experience. In order to fill this void and galvanise the running community, we ... » more
In light of the uncertainties brought about by the still developing Covid-19 global pandemic, Dirigo Events regretfully announces the cancellation of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2020 that was scheduled to take place on 13 and 14 June 2020. The health and safety of our runners, organising crew, ... » more
In accordance with the announcement of the Restriction of Movement Order in Malaysia, the team at Dirigo Events will be working from home for the duration of 18 to 31 March. Our customer service team is still reachable via email at ([email protected]) or our helpline at +6011 2173 3405 during ... » more
Have you ever used the services of a Pacer in a distance running event? Was it because you wanted to finish at a certain time or because you needed the encouragement, motivation and advice that an experienced Pacer could provide? Those are usually the main reasons why runners decide to ... » more
45,000 Runners Expected at Dataran Merdeka Over Race Weekend Kuala Lumpur, Thursday: The 12th edition of premier distance running event, the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM), which takes place on 13 and 14 June 2020 at Dataran Merdeka has sold out public registrations for all available categories in a record ... » more
As you may know, the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon is back and set to be held on 13 & 14 June at Dataran Merdeka and the streets of Kuala Lumpur. This year marks the 12th edition of the premier running event in Malaysia and it is made possible by the ... » more
Debutant Victor Kipchirchir from Kenya clinches maiden KLSCM title KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday, 29 September 2019: Dataran Merdeka was awash in blue when 40,000 runners took part in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2019 today. The 11th edition of the premier distance running event in Malaysia also saw YB ... » more
Kids Dash, 5km and Friendship Run kick-off event on the first day KUALA LUMPUR, Saturday, 28 September 2019: The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2019, now held in a two-day format, got off to a fun start with the Kids Dash and 5km categories, along with the Friendship Run ... » more
Please be informed that due to the staging of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2019, a total of 28 roads in the city will be closed over the duration of the event from 28 to 29 September 2019. The affected roads are as follows: Jalan Raja, Jalan TAR, ... » more
The health and safety of our runners remain our top priority and we are closely monitoring weather conditions. Rest assured, an announcement will be made by 7.30pm Friday, 27 September upon consultation with all relevant stakeholders. To keep updated with the latest news, please visit www.kl-marathon.com or our Facebook page. Thank you for ... » more
This year will see a slight change to the name of the premier distance running event in Malaysia to highlight its tourism potential. There will be 1,900 running tourists arriving to participate in the race this year, representing 73 countries from all over the world, which is our highest number yet. ... » more
Pacers for SCKLM2019 will be sporting the brand's livery while over 40,000 runners will receive Under Armour SCKLM2019 Running Tees PETALING JAYA, 23 July: The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2019 (SCKLM 2019) announces the addition of high performance sportswear brand, Under Armour, as its official apparel sponsor for this year's ... » more
Malaysia's premier distance running event implements ballot system for public registrations due to tremendous response KUALA LUMPUR, 22 February 2019: A new chapter has dawned on the increasingly popular Standard Chartered KL Marathon when for the first time in its history, public registrations were conducted using a ballot system. Successful ... » more
Due to the overwhelming response to the loyalty registration period for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2019 (SCKLM2019), there is a reduced number of slots available for public registrations as compared with the year before. There are a total of over 10,000 slots available across all categories and in order ... » more
Returning individual*participants from 2018 will have first rights to register for SCKLM 2019 as well as new Run For A Reason and Corporate Challenge participants. Registrations for returning participants will open from Tuesday, 15 January 2019 at 10.00am and ends at 11.59pm, 12 February 2019. It will be launched to ... » more
Malaysia's premier distance running event will see bank at the helm till 2022 KUALA LUMPUR, November 2018: Dirigo Events and Standard Chartered Malaysia are pleased to announce a four-year extension to their title sponsorship agreement, taking the Bank's partnership with the Standard Chartered KL Marathon through year 2022. The 2019 ... » more
Malaysia's Premier Running Event Earns Two Awards At SPIA Asia's Annual Industry Affair BANGKOK, November 2018: The Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM), the premier distance running event in Malaysia, underlined its growing reputation as a top regional competition by clinching a Gold and Silver in two categories at the annual ... » more
More than 38,000 runners descended on Dataran Merdeka to take part in and celebrate the 10thAnniversary of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) and for the first time in SCKLM history, over 10,000 runners took to the starting line for the Full Marathon. Flagged off by Khairul Anuar Bin Mhd ... » more
More than 38,000 runners celebrate 10th Anniversary of SCKLM Cosmas successfully defends title KUALA LUMPUR, 8 April 2018: More than 38,000 runners descended on Dataran Merdeka to take part in and celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) today. SCKLM has firmly cemented its position as ... » more
Top Malaysian Runners Gather Pace Before The Big Event KUALA LUMPUR, March 2018: The 10th Anniversary of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) is expected to be a hotly contested event in several categories. The Malaysian Men's Full Marathon category in particular will see intense competition amongst several Malaysians who ... » more
SCKLM2018 Pacers to be outfitted by Brooks gear while more than 38,000 runners will receive Brooks SCKLM2018 Running Tees KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Feb 2018: Official Apparel Sponsor Brooks returns to the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2018 (SCKLM2018) for the event's 10th Anniversary, providing more than 38,000 registered runners with Running ... » more
Dear Runners, SCKLM2018 and the 10th Anniversary celebrations officially kicked off with an Official Launch event at Pacific Regency Hotel Suites earlier today, which was attended by representatives from the sponsors, DBKL, MAF, FTKLAA, members of the media, three-time consecutive winner of SCKLM's Malaysian Men's Category Muhaizar Mohamad, SCKLM Pacers ... » more
10 January 2018, KUALA LUMPUR: The Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) today announced 10 new features in celebration of its 10th Anniversary. The new features are: 1. Introduction of participation history Runners will have the opportunity to check their participation history through the SCKLM website. This feature would allow runners ... » more
Malaysia's Premier Running Event Bags Two Gold SPIA Asia Awards Bangkok, November 2017: The Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) cemented its pre-eminent position as the premier running event in the country by clinching Gold in two categories at the annual SPIA Asia event (Asia's Sports Industry Awards and Conference) held ... » more
To all our runners, As you must be aware by now, the Standard Chartered KL Marathon will return in 2018 to its spiritual home in Dataran Merdeka on the 8th of April. What's special about this edition of the premier international running event in Malaysia you ask? Well next year, ... » more
Almost 36,000 runners at 9th Standard Chartered KL Marathon Kenyan Cosmas romps home in personal best KUALA LUMPUR, 21 May 2017: Close to 36,000 runners converged on Dataran Merdeka to take part in the 9th edition of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon today. Cosmas Matolo Muteti,from Kenya won the Full ... » more
We're approaching the final stretch for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2017 with less than six weeks to Race Day! We hope that your preparations are going according to schedule and that you’re getting pumped up with excitement, enthusiasm and a determination to do well. While you’re in the midst ... » more
Brooks Gears Up Pacers For Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2017: More than 35,000 runners to receive Brooks race T's KUALA LUMPUR, 25 March 2017: The Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) 2017 Pacers will be clad in official apparel sponsor Brooks gear and will be highly visible in luminous yellow tops. ... » more
STANDARD CHARTERED KL MARATHON 2017 SOLD OUT Runners snap up all individual race slots within four days KUALA LUMPUR, 20 January 2017: Dirigo Events, race owner and organiser of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2017 (SCKLM), announced today that registrations for the race has officially closed as they have sold ... » more
STANDARD CHARTERED KL MARATHON OPENS REGISTRATIONS TO THE PUBLIC KUALA LUMPUR, 16 January 2017: Dirigo Events, race owner and organiser of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2017 (SCKLM), announced today that runner's registration will be open to the public from 10.00a.m. The Standard Chartered KL Marathon turns nine this year ... » more
Happy New Year from all of us at Dirigo Events and wishing everyone a happy running 2017! SCKLM 2017 REGISTRATION UPDATE Please be advised that the date to complete your registration and payment has been POSTPONED to 10:00am on Friday, 6 January 2017 as we want to make some adjustments ... » more
Warm greetings from all of us at Dirigo Events Sdn Bhd! Once again, the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2017 is upon us and as usual, it would not be possible without Title Sponsor, Standard Chartered Bank. The event is in its 9th year and is scheduled for Sunday, 21 May ... » more
The Standard Chartered KL Marathon is back for the 9th year and is scheduled for Sunday, 21 May 2017 at the historic Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. "Standard Chartered Bank has been the title sponsor of the KL marathon since its inception in 2009 and we are honoured that our partnership ... » more
"At mile 20 (KM32), I thought I was dead. At mile 22 (KM35), I wished I was dead. At mile 24 (KM38), I knew I was dead. At mile 26.2 (KM42), I realized I had become too tough to kill." - author unknown. Such is the spirit of a marathoner. ... » more
As race day looms, we trust that your training has been good. We cannot stress enough the importance of safety to please ensure that you stay hydrated, well-nourished and get plenty of rest. Have you downloaded our very own SCKLM app? With this app, you can get the latest race ... » more
SEEING IS TRULY BELIEVING THIS RAMADAN WITH STANDARD CHARTERED FOUNDATION SCF and MOH collaboration enables sight restoration for underprivileged individuals KUALA ROMPIN, 2nd June 2016: As kindness, empathy and compassion are treasured values in our culture, remembering the less privileged during the month of Ramadan brings deeper meaning to the ... » more
Standard Chartered KL Marathon receives positive support and uptake from runners. KUALA LUMPUR, 27th April 2016: Race owner and organiser of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2016 (SCKLM), Dirigo Events announced that all 35,000 slots for the 2016 edition of Standard Chartered KL Marathon has been taken up. This will ... » more
Packages to our exclusive Standard Chartered KL Marathon tour to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are now on sale! Book your Standard Chartered KL Marathon land only travel package today from USD 107.00 per person (twin sharing). Travel package includes 1, 2 or 3 night accommodation, daily breakfast at hotel, 1 packed ... » more
Warm greetings from all of us at the Standard Chartered KL Marathon! We are proud to announce that the Marathon is back again for the 8th year and is scheduled for Sunday, 7 August 2016 at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur - so save the date! This year we are introducing ... » more
The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2016 will flag-off on Sunday, 7 August 2016! The Marathon will start from the historical grounds of Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square). It will feature the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 KM, 5 KM, 3 KM and 1 KM categories.Online registration will commence in March 2016.Running ... » more
Dear Runners,For those of you who were unable to collect your finisher entitlements on 4 October, you may do so at the following time and venue: Date: 31 Octpber (Sat) and 1 November (Sun) Time: 10 AM - 6 PM Venue: Level 2C, Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala ... » more
Dear Runners,The health and safety of all our runners remains our top priority. Since our last announcement, the haze has unfortunately reached unhealthy levels according to the latest monitored alert. Due to the rapidly deteriorating air quality and on the advice from the medical team, the Malaysian Athletics Federation (MAF), ... » more
Race Entry Pack Collection (REPC) and Running Lifestyle Expo This year's Standard Chartered KL Marathon REPC & Running Lifestyle Expo will be held from 1 to 3 October 2015 at Dataran Underground, Kuala Lumpur. For those who are collecting their race entry packs, details of REPC can be found here. ... » more
Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2015 Ballot Application We have been getting a lot of requests to open new slots and we are going to do exactly that. We have 200 Half Marathon slots and 500 Full Marathon slots available as of today. To be fair, qualification for entry will be ... » more
As announced by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, SCKLM is now reinstated to its original date of 4 October 2015. We sincerely apologise to everybody for the inconveniences over the week. Most importantly, thank you for all your feedback. We know that some of you have either cancelled or ... » more
Dear Runner,The Standard Chartered KL Marathon has been postponed and will now take place on Saturday, 10 October 2015. This is in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, to be aligned with the inaugural National Sports Day. A full press statement issued from the Ministry of Youth and ... » more
Congratulations to all of you participating in the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2015! Whether you are participating in the 5km Fun Run or the coveted Full Marathon, we hope that you will train well. To help you on your running journey, we are pleased to announce the return of the ... » more
Kuala Lumpur, 18 May 2015 The Standard Chartered KL Marathon, Malaysia's premier running event is back again this year and will be held at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, 4 October 2015. The event was officially launched today at the Standard Chartered KL Park by the Mayor of Kuala ... » more
Warm greetings from all of us at the Standard Chartered KL Marathon!We are proud to announce that registrations for all categories will commence on 18 May 2015, after noon!Every year, the Standard Chartered KL Marathon is taking a step forward to become a true community event and helping the less ... » more
The Standard Chartered KL Marathon will be on Sunday, 4 October 2015! Held once again at the historic Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square), the event will offer the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 3km and 1km categories. Registrations is scheduled to commence in late May 2015. The actual date will ... » more
Congratulations to all winners and finishers of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2014! Sunday, 12 October saw over 30,000 runners and supporters from the novice to the elite runners converging at Dataran Merdeka. A hearty Congratulations to each and every one of you and we hope that lots of personal ... » more
The Standard Chartered KL Marathon is now officially, "Around the corner!". We hope that your training plans are going well and your travel arrangements have been made. If you have not signed up for our newsletter please do so as that is how we send you the latest information. Do ... » more
The Standard Chartered KL Marathon is a proud winner of the Kuala Lumpur Mayor's Tourism Awards (KLMTA) 2014. The Marathon received a Platinum Award under the Events category, sealing its status as Kuala Lumpur's most iconic running event. The award ceremony which was held in Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur was ... » more
Dear Runners, Dirigo Events Sdn. Bhd. is embarking on a journey to look for and nurture Malaysian distance running talents! The Dirigo Athlete Development Programme is a high-performance results-oriented programme which requires chosen athletes to have a great level of discipline, attitude and respect in order to achieve maximum results. ... » more
Dear Runners, The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2014 exclusive travel packages are out! Holiday Tours, one of our appointed travel agents this year, has crafted some very attractive travel packages to assist runners in organising their running adventure. With conveniently located accommodation, various optional arrangements, power-breakfasts and many more, these ... » more
Kuala Lumpur, 30 April 2014 - Registrations for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2014 have surpassed 50% within a few days of its opening, an unprecedented rate compared to previous years. With 18 categories available for registration, Yang Berhormat Encik Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Youth and Sports, set the ball ... » more
Calling all Runners, The registration for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2014 is now open. Remember that we will close once registrations are full so make sure you don't miss out. The first 50% of our registration quota will enjoy early bird rates, subsequent 40% will sign up under normal ... » more
Dear Runners, welcome to our new website. The Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2014 will be on Sunday, 12 October 2014. We hope you have saved the date on your running calendar! Back for the 6th time, we will once again be at Dataran Merdeka and have put together an exciting ... » more
Here is a look back at the Standard Chartered KL Marathon as we countdown to the official launch of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2014! » more
Kuala Lumpur, 2 April 2014 - In the effort to once again engage communities in healthy living and contribute to the growth of Malaysia's sports tourism industry, sponsors of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) returns this year to the much anticipated event. This will be title sponsor, Standard Chartered ... » more
Greetings from the Standard Chartered KL Marathon Organising Committee. For those of you browsing our website, please take note that some of the information here may be obsolete. Our new website for 2014 will be launched very soon with more accurate information. In the meantime; We hope you have saved ... » more
