Runners will face temperatures starting at 77°F and rising to 84°F, with high humidity at 87% and a dew point of 74°F. With light winds from the NE at 6 mph, conditions will feel oppressive. It's crucial for runners to adjust their pace conservatively and prioritize hydration throughout the race.

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About the Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon

The Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon is an annual marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, starting and finishing at Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square). Since 2023 it has carried a World Athletics Road Race Label, the first race in Malaysia and one of only a handful in Southeast Asia with that status. More than 40,000 runners take part across its distances each year. It was also named the Preliminary Selection Event for the 2027 SEA Games marathon.

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Saturday, October 3

6:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)

7:45 AM5K (3.1 mi)

Sunday, October 4

3:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)

4:45 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

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Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon?

The 2026 Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon will be held on Sunday October 4, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 88°F and a low of 75°F with a 0% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon?

Over the 7 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2018 to 2026), it averaged 78°F at the start and 78°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 79°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2022, at 77°F.

What was the windiest Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2019 was the windiest, with wind averaging 4 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2026, at 1 mph.

Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon weather history

Based on 7 years of data

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

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Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2026	75°/77°	-	74°
2025 Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2025	78°/79°	-	74°
2024 Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2024	77°/78°	-	75°
2023 Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2023	77°/79°	-	75°
2022 Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2022	75°/77°	-	75°
2019 Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain. 2019	75°/79°	-	75°
2018 Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	76°/77°	-	71°

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