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Kota Bharu Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Kota Bharu
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Race date in 334 days: Sep 11, 2027 Sat
City · Distance: Kota Bharu · 21.1km
Entry fee: MYR 110From the 2026 edition
Status: SoonSee how to enter ↗

2027Date Sep 11, 2027 · Soon

2026

2026Date Sep 5, 2026

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 12, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the half marathon held in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.

It is a locally organized race, and the course follows a route passing the city's landmark attractions and surviving cultural heritage sites.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1

Mofar RahmanRan in 2026

“I want to tell you about entering the Kota Bharu half marathon 21.1km. I admit I failed.”

Mofar Rahman developed cramps in both calves from around 12km at the 2026 Kota Bharu half marathon, received treatment, and continued walking with a friend. After riding a race truck from 19km and then walking to the finish, they regarded it as a DNF and acknowledged being underprepared.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

aku nak cerita pasal aku join Kota Bharu Half Marathon 21.1KM. dan aku admit aku gagal.

Read the original on Highs & Lows

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 21.1km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 03:00

Time limit3 hours

Half marathon 3 hours and 30 minutes, 10 km 2 hours and 30 minutes

START

Jalan Padang Perdana

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Dewan Jubli Perak

Finish · Google Maps

The start and finish are both at Dewan Jubli Perak on Jalan Padang Perdana in Kota Bharu.

The 21.1 km course starts on Jalan Sultan Ibrahim, passes Jalan Tuan Guru Nik Abdul Aziz, Jalan Kota Darulnaim,

Jalan Sultan, Jalan Wakaf Mek Zainab, Jalan Maktab and Jalan Hospital, among other roads, and returns to the start area.

It is a loop course linking 28 roads.

This is a course certified under World Athletics and AIMS standards, with little elevation change, making it suitable for targeting a personal best.

The 21 km race starts at 3:00 am, with a time limit of 3 hours 30 minutes, and you must finish by 6:30 am.

Following the first edition in 2024, the event will hold its fourth edition in 2027.

It uses MYLAPS chip timing and checkpoints at 5 km intervals.

The 10 km time trial starts at 4:00 am, with a time limit of 2 hours 30 minutes.

Typical race-season temperature: around 28°C (82°F): Hot race — plan fluids and electrolytes

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Event T-shirt

Finisher certificate

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

You must bring an ID card or passport and your registration confirmation.
Packet Pickup cannot be collected on race day, so you must collect it at the expo the day before.
9/4 (Fri) 08:00–20:00

Dewan Jubli Perak, Jalan Padang Perdana, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Google Maps Directions

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startno metro/rail transit in Kota Bharu — Dewan Jubli Perak (multipurpose hall on Jalan Padang Perdana)
Transit cardPay cash directly to the driver on local buses, or use Grab/Maxim ride-hailing (in-app card payment) for a fully cashless option.
Getting to the finishDewan Jubli Perak, Jalan Padang Perdana — same venue as start (loop course)

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 · Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

no metro/rail transit in Kota Bharu — Dewan Jubli Perak (multipurpose hall on Jalan Padang Perdana)

Small Malaysian city with no rail/metro — rely on taxi, Grab, or hotel-arranged transfer. Half marathon flag-off very early (per prior 2025 edition, 3:00 AM MYT) — public transport essentially nonexistent at that hour, plan overnight transport.

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Map

Getting to the finish

Dewan Jubli Perak, Jalan Padang Perdana — same venue as start (loop course)

Baggage storage available at start/finish area.

Map

Transit card

Local buses are run by 'BAS.MY Kota Bharu' (rebranded from Mutiara Rentas Desa/Cityliner/SKMK as of July 2025) and are cash-only, paid to the driver on boarding; fares aren't well-published, confirm the amount with the driver. Grab and Maxim e-hailing both operate (airport to city center runs roughly RM20) and accept card/e-wallet in-app.

Where to buy

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026 Source · checked Aug 17, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 21 km race starts at 3:00 am and the 10 km race at 4:00 am, so plan your sleep and travel time for the night before first.

Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start, and staying near Dewan Jubli Perak,

where the start, finish and Packet Pickup are located, can reduce travel time.

As the start is early, prepare a breakfast and personal nutrition that you can eat at the venue.

There are also water and sports drink stations every 2.5 km along the course.

You cannot collect the bib on race day.

You must collect your race kit at Dewan Jubli Perak on Jalan Padang Perdana from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on 10 September.

Bring your original identity document or passport and your CheckpointSpot registration confirmation.

Wear the bib on the front of your body.

You can leave your luggage in the start and finish area.

Wired earphones and personal pacer and crew support are not permitted.

Times are local to Kota Bharu. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Perdana Kota Bharu

Hotel · 230m

8.7/10(2069)

View on Booking.com

Kota Bharu｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

₩64,934

View on Klook

Izz'man Homestay Level 33 Troika Kota Bharu

Accommodation · 241m

9.3/10(112)

View on Booking.com

Kota Bharu Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu @ AGhome (Commoneo Theme)

Accommodation · 233m

9.0/10(61)

View on Booking.com

Kota Bharu Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

#Free Netflix 1BR Troika Residensi Kota Bharu By AGhome

Accommodation · 214m

8.8/10(270)

View on Booking.com

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Perdana Kota Bharu

Hotel · 230m

8.7/10(2069)

View on Booking.com

Izz'man Homestay Level 33 Troika Kota Bharu

Accommodation · 241m

9.3/10(112)

View on Booking.com

One Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu @ AGhome (Commoneo Theme)

Accommodation · 233m

9.0/10(61)

View on Booking.com

#Free Netflix 1BR Troika Residensi Kota Bharu By AGhome

Accommodation · 214m

8.8/10(270)

View on Booking.com

Aleeya Suite @ Troika Residence

Accommodation · 223m

8.8/10(45)

View on Booking.com

Sakifa's Home @ Troika Kota Bharu

Accommodation · 218m

8.7/10(31)

View on Booking.com

Netflix Two Bedroom Troika Kota Bharu Homestay 182

Accommodation · 239m

8.5/10(102)

View on Booking.com

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Closest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

LOCAL TRANSIT4FAMILY PASS1

Kota Bharu｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

₩64,934

View on Klook

Kota Bharu Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

View on EconomyBookings

Kota Bharu Airport Pickup (GetTransfer)

Verified article matching, preliminary quote comparison reservation (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Reservation after price confirmation

View on GetTransfer

Kota Bharu Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Kidzooona Theme Park Ticket in Kelantan

₩8,307

View on Klook

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Kota Bharu with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Kota Bharu runners' room

FAQ

When does Kota Bharu Half Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, September 11, 2027 in Kota Bharu, Malaysia.

How much is the Kota Bharu Half Marathon 2027 entry fee?

From MYR 110, depending on the event and registration period.

What is the time limit for Kota Bharu Half Marathon 2027?

Half marathon 3 hours and 30 minutes, 10 km 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What distances does Kota Bharu Half Marathon 2027 offer?

Half.

What time does Kota Bharu Half Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 03:00.

Where does Kota Bharu Half Marathon 2027 finish?

Dewan Jubli Perak.

What transit card do I need for Kota Bharu Half Marathon 2027?

Pay cash directly to the driver on local buses, or use Grab/Maxim ride-hailing (in-app card payment) for a fully cashless option.

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Kota Bharu Half Marathon

About Kota Bharu Half Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run