Kuala Lumpur, 18 April 2026 – The iconic fun run that blends fitness and music made its highly anticipated return with its 11th edition as The Music Run™ by AFFIN Kuala Lumpur 2026, drawing more than 14,000 participants to Bukit Jalil National Stadium. With an upbeat playlist blasting along the 5km route, runners jogged and danced through the signature course in a high- energy celebration of movement, music, and community spirit.
The day-to-night celebration was elevated by dynamic emcees and DJs who kicked off the live entertainment and kept the energy pulsing throughout the stadium.
Malaysia’s hottest artists lit up the stage with back-to-back hits, building anticipation to a thrilling peak before the crowd erupted at the appearance of Malaysian music icon Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza.
Taking centre stage, her signature powerhouse vocals soared across the stadium, captivating the audience and sending waves of excitement through participants as they danced and sang along to every beat.
Earlier in the evening, the stage came alive with electrifying performances from Malaysia’s rising and established talents, including renowned singer-songwriter Talitha. (@talithabe), who opened the show with her catchy indie-pop and R&B hits.
Leading up to the festival’s grand finale, Subang-bred multilingual rapper Lil J (@liljgram) took to the stage, engaging participants with his signature rap flows and dynamic hip-hop beats, keeping the crowd energised and on their feet.
DJ No Yeti (@itsnoyeti) then took over, mixing high- energy tracks and pulsating rhythms that propelled the party late into the night and ensured the celebration of music, movement, and fun never lost momentum.
Organised by Fresh Events Asia Sdn. Bhd., The Music Run™ has staged over 40 events worldwide, welcoming more than 360,000 runners to its music-fuelled experience. Blending the excitement of a music festival with the power of movement, the event brings Gen Z and Millennial communities together in a celebration of energy, fitness, and connection.
“Every year, we aim to deliver the ultimate experience in music, energy, and community spirit—but this year’s edition was truly the most electrifying yet. The energy of the crowd was phenomenal, with excitement at an all-time high as Malaysians came together to live the beat like never before.
Celebrating the 11th edition of The Music Run™ by AFFIN, we are inspired by how this movement continues to unite people to create unforgettable moments together, and we hope to keep building this momentum in editions to come,” said Jeff Ross, Managing Director of Fresh Events Asia.
Echoing this sentiment, Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah, President & Group Chief Executive Officer of AFFIN Group added,
“We are thrilled to partner with The Music Run™ team to bring to life a festival that celebrates music, fitness, and community. As AFFIN advances its Metamorphosis Journey to become a Modern and Progressive Bank, we remain committed to moving in step with the rhythm of our customers’ lives.
This partnership provides an exciting platform to connect with younger audiences and inspire financial readiness early on through experiences that are fun, relatable, and aligned with their aspirations.”
Since its launch in Kuala Lumpur in 2014, The Music Run™ has expanded internationally, with events across Singapore, Taiwan, China, and more. The event continues its global journey with upcoming editions in Singapore and the Philippines, empowering communities to embrace running, music, and an active lifestyle.
This year’s edition of The Music Run™ by AFFIN was supported by key partners, including AFFIN as the Presenting Partner, JBL as the Main Partner, Cornetto as the Supporting Partner, and 100PLUS as the Hydration Partner, alongside other collaborators who played a role in bringing the event to life.
For more information about The Music Run™ by AFFIN, please visit www.themusicrun.com.my.