Event Tee
5 KM · 10 KM · 21 KM
The Event
Own your now
Taiping Half Marathon 2026 returns stronger, bolder, and ready to make its mark once again.
This is more than a race. It's a journey through history and nature, where scenic roads meet a legacy of endurance. From chasing a new personal best to running purely for the experience, every step is a test of grit, focus and heart.
With #OwnYourNow, this is your call to take control of your pace, your progress and your purpose. Push harder. Run smarter. Make every stride count.
Taiping awaits. Are you ready to own the road — again?
Editions
History
Every edition of the Taiping Half Marathon, and how the field has grown.
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2026 This year7,000 Runners expected
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2025 Completed5,500 Runners
+27% more runners than 2025
Who Runs
Categories
Thirteen categories across three distances. Age is taken as at race day, 9 August 2026.
| Code | Distance | Category | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 21 KM | Men Open | 16 – 44 years |
| B | 21 KM | Men Veteran | 45 years & above |
| C | 21 KM | Women Open | 16 – 44 years |
| D | 21 KM | Women Veteran | 45 years & above |
| E | 10 KM | Men Open | 16 – 44 years |
| F | 10 KM | Men Veteran | 45 years & above |
| G | 10 KM | Women Open | 16 – 44 years |
| H | 10 KM | Women Veteran | 45 years & above |
| J | 5 KM | Fun Run | 4 years & above |
| K | 5 KM | School — Secondary Boys | 13 – 17 years |
| L | 5 KM | School — Secondary Girls | 13 – 17 years |
| M | 5 KM | School — Primary Boys | 7 – 12 years |
| N | 5 KM | School — Primary Girls | 7 – 12 years |
Entry
Entry fees
Entries for 2026 have closed. These were the three pricing tiers: Super Early Bird for the first 1,000 entries, Early Bird for the next 1,500, then Normal until sold out.
Super Early Bird
First 1,000 entries
5 KMRM45
10 KMRM65
21 KMRM85
School 5 KMRM45
Early Bird
Next 1,500 entries
5 KMRM55
10 KMRM75
21 KMRM95
School 5 KMRM55
Normal
Until sold out
5 KMRM70
10 KMRM90
21 KMRM110
School 5 KMRM55
Rewards
Prizes
Cash prizes for the top three in every 21KM and 10KM category, with trophies down to tenth place.
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th – 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Men Open | RM1,000 | RM700 | RM500 | Trophy |
| B Men Veteran | RM1,000 | RM700 | RM500 | Trophy |
| C Women Open | RM1,000 | RM700 | RM500 | Trophy |
| D Women Veteran | RM1,000 | RM700 | RM500 | Trophy |
| Category | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th – 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Men Open | RM400 | RM200 | RM100 | Trophy |
| F Men Veteran | RM400 | RM200 | RM100 | Trophy |
| G Women Open | RM400 | RM200 | RM100 | Trophy |
| H Women Veteran | RM400 | RM200 | RM100 | Trophy |
| Category | Top 5 |
|---|---|
| K Secondary School Boys | Trophy |
| L Secondary School Girls | Trophy |
| M Primary School Boys | Trophy |
| N Primary School Girls | Trophy |
What You Get
Participant entitlements
| # | Entitlement | 21 KM | 10 KM | 5 KM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-Shirt | |||
| 2 | Bib Number | |||
| 3 | Timing Chip | — | ||
| 4 | Finisher Medal | |||
| 5 | E-Certificate | |||
| 6 | Finisher T-Shirt | — | — | |
| 7 | Lucky Draw | |||
| 8 | Light Refreshment | |||
| 9 | Winner Trophy | Top 10 | Top 10 | — |
| 10 | Cash Prizes | Top 3 | Top 3 | — |
Kit
Event & finisher tee
Finisher Tee
21 KM only
Fit
Size chart
- All measurements are subject to +/- 0.5" tolerance.
- Half chest measured left to right seam, 1" down from the underarm joint.
- Half waist measured left to right seam on the waist line.
- Shirt length measured from the highest tip of the shoulder to the bottom hem.
| Size | Half chest | Half waist | Shirt length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3XS | 16" | 16" | 23" |
| 2XS | 17" | 17" | 24" |
| XS | 18" | 18" | 25" |
| S | 19" | 19" | 26" |
| M | 20" | 20" | 27" |
| L | 21" | 21" | 28" |
| XL | 22" | 22" | 29" |
| 2XL | 23" | 23" | 30" |
| 3XL | 24" | 24" | 31" |
| 4XL | 25" | 25" | 32" |
| Size | Half chest | Half waist | Shirt length |
|---|---|---|---|
| J2XS / 26 | 13" | 13" | 18" |
| JXS / 28 | 14" | 14" | 19" |
| JS / 30 | 15" | 15" | 20" |
| JM / 32 | 16" | 16" | 21" |
| JL / 34 | 17" | 17" | 22" |
| JXL / 36 | 18" | 18" | 23" |
The Course
Running routes
Scan a code to download the GPX file straight to your watch or phone.
Before You Run
Race guide
Taiping Half Marathon 2026 Race Guide
Everything you need to know before race day. Scan the code to open it on your phone, or download the PDF to keep it with you.
The Finish
Finisher medals
5 KM
Finisher medal
10 KM
Finisher medal
21 KM
Finisher medal
Registration closed
See you on 9 August
Entries for 2026 have closed. Everything you need for race day is in the race guide — download it and load your route before you head out.