Marathons

Haze in Malaysia: Kuching marathon cancelled

Kuching has recorded unhealthy API levels over 100 for the past week, including a reading of 158 at 3pm on Sept 25.

Record-breaking Agnes Ngetich wins half-marathon at world road running champs

Kenyan runner Agnes Ngetich (above) took 50 seconds ahead of her compatriot Veronica Loleo.

Several sporting events in Malaysia put on hold amid haze

Haze shrouds the Kuala Lumpur skyline as seen from Ampang, in Malaysia’s Selangor state, on Sept 3.

ST Full-time Report: Quah siblings to skip Asiad, put swimming on hold to pursue studies

9,000 local spots for BYD Marathon sold out; 5,000 half-marathon places still available

James Ng (fifth from left), managing director of BYD Singapore and president of BYD Philippines, at the March 17 launch of the Dec 4-6 BYD Singapore International Marathon at the National Stadium.

Ethiopian Gobena and Kenyan Jepchirchir power to Sydney Marathon victories

Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena (left) and Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir won the men’s and women’s races respectively at the Sydney Marathon on Aug 30.

Kenyan world-record holder Sabastian Sawe pulls out of Berlin Marathon through injury

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe crossing the line to win the Berlin Marathon in Germany on Sept 21, 2025. He holds the world record of 1hr 59min 30sec set in London in April 2026.

Yomif Kejelcha regains half-marathon world record in Buenos Aires

Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha set a new half-marathon world record of 56 minutes and 51 seconds to win a World Athletics Label road race in Buenos Aires on Aug 23.

Sydney marathon unveils medal with wrong stadium

Munich’s Allianz Arena’s shape and diamond-patterned exterior seem to be reproduced in the medal instead of the flatter features of Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

Want to run the NYC Marathon? You may have to enter another lottery

For the first time, participation in the programme will be based on a drawing.

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