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Haze Forces Kuching Marathon 2026 Cancellation at Eleventh Hour

More than 13,000 runners are affected, and KMA says medals and finisher tees will be available starting Sept. 26 at Plaza Merdeka.

Summary by Malay Mail
KUCHING, Sept 25 — The Kuching Marathon 2026 scheduled for Sunday (September 27) has been cancelled due to the prevailing haze situation affecting Kuching and surrounding areas.In announcing the cancellation, the Kuching Marathon Association (KMA) said it had been continuously monitoring Air Pollutant Index (API) readings and other environmental indicators since the onset of the haze.It said the decision was made after consultation with relevant…

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PETALING JAYA: The hopes of thousands of participants to finish the Kuching Marathon 2026 this Sunday were dashed when the organisers announced the cancellation of the event following the haze that hit Kuching and its surrounding areas. The decision has caused disappointment among participants who had been preparing, including months of training and making travel arrangements to participate in the event. ...

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The Star Kuala Lumpur broke the news in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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