Marathon running at recent years has a sparked fitness revolution around the world especially in Southeast Asia. Many Marathon events have been held around the world and have captivating many people who love to run, both the dedicated athletes and also the casual participants. People from different countries can actually join the marathon running event by registering and paying some fees with the terms and conditions that have been applied.
This yearly Marathon Running event would probably drawing lots of participants from local and people from many different countries. An event that will boost local tourism and also enhance the excitement of healthy atmosphere from lots of participants around the world.
Before the 2024 ends, there are still some marathon events on Southeast Asia that many people had been waiting for. And here are the 3 can't-miss Marathon events on December 2024 that you might not want to be missed, let's check this article out!
1. Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024
A Marathon Running event that had been held by Standard Chartered since 2022 in Singapore. This Marathon Running event is coming back bigger in the year 2024, which will be set on November 29 to December 1, 2024.
Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 participants will get the opportunity to weave through the heart of the city and get up close with Singapore heritage sites, racing through Singapore's most iconic spots, including stunning Marina Bay Sands and the lush Gardens by the Bay.
This running event consists of 7 categories of racing including 5KM, 10KM, Half Marathon (HM), Full Marathon (FM), Kids Dash, Ekiden, and Double Up Challenge. The kid dash category is a race for children around 0-12 years old who will be racing on 600 meters and 900 meters.
The ekiden is a relay race that combines the endurance of long-distance running with the camaraderie of teamwork that consists of 5 people. The double-up challenge is a unique opportunity for runners to compete on two consecutive days and truly push their boundaries.
2. Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon 2024
The other Marathon Running event that you can't miss at the end of this year is the Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon 2024. This event is set to take place on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the Lumbini Park Complex near the iconic Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java.
At the end of 2024, Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon 2024 once again welcomes all runners across Indonesia and even abroad to join the hype of this event in Magelang, Indonesia.
This event offers three race categories, the full marathon (42.195 kilometers), a half marathon (21.097 kilometers), and a 10-kilometer race. This race starts and finishes near the Borobudur Temple, allowing participants from around the world to experience the scenic beauty that is the iconic temple of Borobudur Temple and the cultural heritage of the area as they run through the course.
3. Penang Beach International Marathon 2024
Penang Beach International Marathon 2024 is one of Southeast Asia's top marathon events that has been awaited by lots of runners around the world. This event will be set on December 15, 2024, located in Batu Kawan, Malaysia.
The participants will run over the famous bridge connecting Penang Island to the mainland allowing the participant to experience stunning sea views and unforgettable visual experiences from Malaysia.
This Marathon Running Event has 3 race categories, the full marathon (42.195 kilometers), a half marathon (21.097 kilometers), and a 10-kilometer race. The finisher for this race will get the medal, e-certificate, and the reward of having run across Malaysia's most iconic landmarks.
The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024 and Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon 2024 will be set on the same day that is December 1, 2024, and also an additional day on November 29, to December 1, 2024, for Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon.
While the Penang Beach International Marathon 2024 will be set on December 15, 2024. These 3 Marathon Running events are the most waited events in Southeast Asia, so you better check the official website regularly before they run out of tickets and surely you can't miss them out.
