Running in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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49 Running Routes in Kuala Lumpur

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Kuala Lumpur, officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, is the capital city and a federal territory of Malaysia. It is the most populous city in the country, covering an area of 243 km2 with a population of 2,075,600 as of 2024. Greater Kuala Lumpur, which is itself within the much larger Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 8.8 million people as of 2024. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in Southeast Asia, in terms of both population and economic development.

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Surface mix: Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces.

Safety tip: Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.

Running events and festivals

Marathons and races

  • Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon — Marathon, Half marathon, 10K, 5K, usually September.

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Route list

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
5.3 km68 m68 mPreview-
5.6 km39 m39 mPreview-
17.9 km121 m121 mPreview-
18.1 km122 m123 mPreview-
17.2 km91 m91 mPreview-
30.1 km160 m160 mPreview-
7.8 km78 m61 mPreview-
3.7 km23 m23 mPreview-
3.7 km23 m23 mPreview-
15.8 km132 m132 mPreview-

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