A record number of 42,000 participants registered for this 17th edition of the KLSCM, including 3,300 international participants from 53 countries.
The KLSCM is Malaysia’s premier distance running event where KLSCM 2025 is a World Athletics Elite Label Race, making it the first and only distance running event in the country to be accorded that status.
The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2025 took place last week, beginning with the 5km, Pantai KL 10km, and Kids Dash events that marked the start of what runners fondly call the “Hari Raya of running.”
In the Pantai KL 10km, Philippines SEA Games medallists Sonny Wagdos and Joida G. Gagnao claimed the Men’s and Women’s Open titles with finishing times of 32:26 and 39:23 respectively. This year’s edition was also notable as Malaysia’s first and only World Athletics Elite Label race.
Full Marathon and Half Marathon
The following day saw the Full Marathon and Half Marathon events, with intense competition, especially in the Malaysian Men’s Full Marathon category, which featured a thrilling six-way battle.
At the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2025, John Nzau Mwangangi clinched victory in the Full Marathon Men’s Open category, crossing the finish line in 2:17:28 to claim the US$15,000 (RM63,225) prize.
The Full Marathon Malaysian Men’s category at KLSCM 2025 lived up to expectations as a tightly contested race, further intensified by its status as a Category B qualifier for the 2025 SEA Games.
Yeow Ni Jia emerged victorious with a time of 2:36:13, edging out national record holder Tan Huong Leong, who finished second in 2:37:05. Defending champion and six-time KLSCM winner Muhaizar Mohamad completed the podium in third place with a time of 2:44:37.
“The course was challenging because of the rolling hills that KL is famous for. In terms of performance, I am grateful that I managed to hit the goal that I set before the race, which was to achieve a sub 02:40 timing in local weather,” said Yeow, 25. “I am looking forward to breaking my personal best in the next event but if I were to be selected for the SEA Games, I’ll be focusing on that first.”
In the Full Marathon Malaysian Women’s category, Chua Khit Yeng reclaimed the title with a time of 3:05:40, while defending champion Noor Amelia Musa finished second in 3:09:03. Lee Siok Chin secured third place with a time of 3:11:07.
“I came in today focused on setting a good time – my goal was not to win but to fight the clock. Winning the race was a nice surprise because I have been losing to Amelia by a few seconds in our other races this year. I did not expect to overtake her today,” said Chua, 34. “The route had a normal difficulty and did not spring any surprises. It was well marked and well organised.”
“KLSCM 2025 received an overwhelming response from the running community, and we are truly grateful for the tremendous support from both participants and partners.”
“Out of the 42,000 participants, more than 3,300 travelled to Kuala Lumpur specifically for the event. This much-anticipated race is one that runners look forward to every year, and what makes this 17th edition especially memorable is the introduction of different start and finish points, along with the race’s recognition as a World Athletics Elite Label event.” said Rainer Biemans, Project Director of KLSCM and Director of Dirigo Events.
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