KL Marathon goes ahead this weekend, but Kids Dash cancelled over haze concerns

The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 will proceed this weekend despite haze concerns, though the Kids Dash races have been cancelled to safeguard young participants.

Organizers, supported by co-organizer Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur and title sponsor Standard Chartered Malaysia, emphasized prioritizing children's health and cautioned adult participants to consider personal health conditions before running.

The Communications Minister confirmed that the marathon, along with other sporting events, will continue as scheduled, with ongoing monitoring of air quality due to the haze.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 – The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2026 will proceed this weekend despite the haze, but organisers have cancelled the Kids Dash races to protect the health of young participants.

In a race update, organisers said the Full Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon, IHH 10km and 5km will run as scheduled. The decision followed discussions with the relevant parties and had the support of co-organiser Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur and title sponsor Standard Chartered Malaysia.

“We regret to announce that the Kids Dash races will be cancelled, in the best interest of the children,” the organisers said.

“We are disappointed but we have to prioritise the health and safety of the children over letting them run in less than perfect conditions.”

Parents of Kids Dash participants may collect their child’s race entitlement by presenting the race bib at the Information Counter at Dataran Merdeka tomorrow, from 8am to 12pm.

Organisers also urged adult runners to take their own health into account.

“You know your body best. If you have underlying health issues, please weigh your options carefully before deciding to run,” they said.

They added that conditions will be monitored throughout Saturday and expressed hope for favourable weather on Sunday.

Government expected events to proceed

The announcement follows comments earlier this week by Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, who said on Sept 30 that the government expected the marathon, the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix, which Malaysia is hosting this weekend, and Le Tour de Langkawi to proceed despite haze affecting parts of the country.

Speaking at a press conference in Putrajaya, Fahmi said the haze was being monitored daily and that the Youth and Sports Ministry would make decisions on the events based on prevailing conditions.

The haze has pushed air quality into the unhealthy range in several parts of the country, raising concerns for athletes, spectators and event personnel taking part in prolonged outdoor activities.

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尽管有雾霾的担忧，2026年吉隆坡渣打马拉松仍将于本周末举行，但为了保护年轻参赛者的安全，儿童短跑比赛已被取消。

主办方在联合主办方吉隆坡市政厅和冠名赞助商渣打银行马来西亚的支持下，强调优先考虑儿童健康，并提醒成年参与者在跑步前考虑个人健康状况。

通信部长确认，马拉松比赛以及其他体育赛事将按计划进行，同时将持续监测雾霾造成的空气质量变化。

吉隆坡，10 月 2 日讯——尽管有雾霾，2026 年吉隆坡渣打马拉松 (KLSCM) 仍将于本周末举行，但主办方取消了儿童短跑比赛，以保护年轻参赛者的健康。

赛事组织方在最新公告中表示，全程马拉松、ASICS半程马拉松、IHH 10公里跑和5公里跑将按计划举行。该决定是在与相关各方协商后做出的，并得到了联合主办方吉隆坡市政厅和冠名赞助商渣打银行马来西亚分行的支持。

“我们遗憾地宣布，为了孩子们的利益，儿童短跑比赛将被取消，”组织者表示。

“我们感到失望，但我们必须优先考虑孩子们的健康和安全，而不是让他们在不完美的条件下奔跑。”

儿童短跑比赛参赛者的家长可于明日上午 8 点至中午 12 点，前往独立广场信息柜台，凭参赛号码布领取孩子的比赛资格。

组织者还敦促成年跑者注意自身健康。

“你最了解自己的身体。如果你有潜在的健康问题，请在决定跑步之前仔细权衡各种选择，”他们说。

他们补充说，周六将持续监测天气状况，并希望周日天气晴好。

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法米在布城举行的新闻发布会上表示，他们每天都在监测雾霾情况，青年和体育部将根据实际情况对各项赛事做出决定。

雾霾已导致该国多个地区的空气质量达到不健康水平，引发了人们对长时间参加户外活动的运动员、观众和赛事工作人员的担忧。

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