The highly anticipated HSL Samarahan Marathon returns for its third edition on June 14 -15, promising an even more thrilling experience for both competitive and casual runners.
Building on last year’s resounding success with over 2,800 participants, this year’s event offers RM39,500 in total prize money and a fast racecourse primed for personal bests.
Renowned for having one of Malaysia’s flattest routes, the HSL Samarahan Marathon attracts professionals eager to break records, as well as amateurs keen to tackle longer distances.
Here are the media highlights:
DayakDaily, Feb 14
Featuring the newly completed Tanjong Bako Road and a scenic stretch through Samarahan’s heart and soul - Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), this marathon offers the perfect course for both seasoned runners chasing records and newcomers stepping up their distance goals.
Suara Sarawak, Feb 14
Berbanding edisi kedua yang menarik 2,800 peserta, penyelaras program, Stephen Sunny, yakin penyertaan kali ini akan lebih tinggi.
New Sarawak Tribune, Feb 14
“The flat route makes it accessible for amateurs to try longer distances. If you have never done a 21KM or a full marathon, this is the best place to do it,” said HSL director Yu Ji, at a press conference in La Promenade Mall today.
Utusan Borneo, Feb 14
Yu Ji berkata, acara tersebut telah mendapat penyertaan awal seramai 800 pelari, dengan kategori 21km menjadi pilihan ramai setakat ini.
Mengulas lanjut, Yu Ji berkata Fun Run (3km dan 6km) akan berlangsung pada petang Sabtu 14 Jun, manakala larian kompetitif (10km, 21km dan 42km) dengan hadiah wang tunai akan bermula pada Ahad, 15 Jun dari jam 1 pagi hingga 5.30 pagi.
The Borneo Post, Feb 17
“With strong community backing and a growing reputation, the HSL Samarahan Marathon 2025 is set to be a must-attend event for runners of all levels,” said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council chairman Dato Peter Minos
BorneoTalk, Feb 14
“We’re aiming to become one of the premier marathons in the region. We benchmark ourselves against major international races and adopt best practices. For the full marathon, we have six pacer teams at 30-minute intervals; for the half marathon, they are 15 minutes apart,” said HSL Events Coordinator Stephen Sunny.
Sin Chew Daily, Feb 15
余箕说， 马拉松开跑和结束都在福胜利雅景苑（La Promenade Mall）， 跑道经过新建的丹绒峇哥（Tanjong Bako）路，一路风景优美，也经过三马拉汉地标砂拉越大学。赛事吸引超过200名志愿者确保比赛顺利进行。
See Hua Daily, Feb 15
官方酒店合作伙伴古晋Citadines Uplands和Rume酒店再次为外地参赛者提供特别折扣和前往起跑线的交通。
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