Registration is now open for the inaugural ikhlas.com Half Marathon 2026, inviting Malaysians to “Run with Purpose, Every Step Matters”.
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 June 2026 — Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) continues to strengthen its role as a comprehensive Muslim lifestyle platform with the launch of the ikhlas.com Half Marathon 2026, an initiative aimed at promoting wellness, fitness and healthy living among Malaysians.
Guided by the tagline “Run with Purpose, Every Step Matters”, the event reflects ikhlas.com’s commitment to encouraging healthier lifestyles while strengthening communities through a purpose-driven movement focused on fitness, wellbeing and personal growth.
What to know
Set to take place at Dataran Kemerdekaan Shah Alam on 6 December 2026, the marathon is expected to bring together thousands of participants from across the country in a community movement that celebrates fitness, resilience and wellbeing. Through this platform, ikhlas.com hopes to inspire more Malaysians to embrace physical activity as part of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
“While ikhlas.com is widely recognised for serving the Muslim community through travel, faith-based and lifestyle offerings, our vision from the very beginning has been to build a holistic Muslim lifestyle ecosystem that supports the needs of Muslims across various aspects of life.”
“Health and wellbeing are essential components of a balanced life. In Islam, maintaining good health is not merely a choice but a responsibility and trust that should be preserved. Through the ikhlas.com Half Marathon, we aim to encourage people to adopt a more active and healthier lifestyle while bringing communities together through a shared purpose.”
The ikhlas.com Half Marathon also reflects the growing popularity of running as a lifestyle activity, particularly among younger generations, while leveraging this trend to raise awareness of both physical and mental wellbeing. Designed as an inclusive platform, the event is open to people of all races, religions, ages and backgrounds, bringing communities together through a shared passion for fitness, endurance and personal achievement.
Race categories and registration
Participants may choose from three race categories comprising the 5km, 10km and 21km distances, catering to runners of varying fitness levels and experience.
- Early bird registration: 26 June to 2 July 2026
- Normal registration: 3 July to 16 August 2026
- Late registration: 17 August to 15 October 2026
Members of the public may register through the official event website.
For source reference, read the official English release or the Bahasa Malaysia release.
