Malaysia, 21 May 2026 — This year, the widely anticipated run event returns on a bigger scale on 1 November 2026. Formerly known as the Garmin Run Asia Series, the Series expands across 13 capital cities worldwide including three new locations across the United States, now known as the Garmin Run Marathon Series.
Marking a significant milestone Garmin continues to grow its global running community with a goal of engaging over 120,000 participants around the world through both online and on-ground race experiences, while continuing to champion the spirit of “From Zero to Hero.”
“Since 2022, the Garmin Run Asia Series has been a movement that encourages runners across the region to go beyond themselves and beat personal bests. Now in its fifth edition, we are thrilled to be expanding it outside of Asia, marking a key milestone in Garmin’s growth and celebrating participants who continue to join and support the series as we grow together. With this exciting evolution, we aim to encourage and empower more individuals to go beyond their limits and pursue the shared commitment of beating yesterday,” said Jimmy Chuang, Country Manager of Garmin Malaysia.
As the series continues to evolve, Garmin Malaysia officially announces the opening of registration for the 2026 Garmin Run Marathon Series – Malaysia, set to take place in front of Mahkamah Syariah, Putrajaya on 1 November 2026.
Exclusive registration opens for Public Bank Visa cardmembers begins on 25 May 2026 at 2.00 PM, offering a special additional 5% off from the flash sale price with limited slots available. Public registration will then open from 26 May 2026 at 2.00 PM.
Adding to the excitement, the Garmin Asia Virtual Run 2026 will also kick off on 1 June 2026 and runs till 2 August 2026, allowing runners to participate and stay connected from anywhere.
For experienced runners, it is an opportunity to push beyond limits and achieve new personal bests.
To get participants geared up ahead of the race, this year further elevates the race experience through Garmin’s training ecosystem for runners, The Garmin Run Club (GRC). GRC training sessions will take place every Tuesday at Sky Field and TAR UMT Arena, before scaling up to twice weekly from July to October to better support participants in their race preparation journey.
Participants can also look forward to a stronger community-driven experience on race day, featuring pacers led by experienced coaches, Akashah and Faiz, to help runners train and race smarter. This year also sees increased female pacer representation, further strengthening Garmin’s commitment towards inclusivity and empowering female runners.
“The strong support from the local running community plays an important role in shaping the success of Garmin Run Malaysia. At Garmin, we believe in the power of community and the idea that every running journey matters whether you are taking your very first step as a beginner or pushing towards a new competitive personal best. This year, we hope to encourage even more people to come together through running by creating an experience that is welcoming, motivating and inclusive for all levels.
Beyond race day, Garmin remains committed to supporting runners through our running science technology, training ecosystem, and expert-led support to help them build confidence, stay consistent and grow stronger throughout their running journey.
We are truly excited to bring this annual event back once again to celebrate the collective spirit of achieving a healthy lifestyle by running together, supporting one another and achieving new personal bests,” added Sheena Sim, Marketing Team Lead of Garmin Malaysia.
Registration Details
Registration opens on 25 May 2026 at 2.00 PM garmin.com.my , beginning with an exclusive registration period for Public Bank Visa Card Members.
The full registration timeline is as follows:
This year’s series is supported by key partners including:
- aminoVITAL (Ajinomoto Co., Ltd.), Japan’s leading sports amino acid supplement brand that provides advanced sports nutrition to help runners and athletes push their limits
- Starlux Airlines, offering seamless connectivity through its extensive Asia network
- Shokz, known for its innovative Open-Ear audio technology that enhances the running experience.
To stay up-to-date, follow Garmin Malaysia on social media for the latest updates and exclusive event announcements. Get yourself ready for one of the biggest running events with Garmin to embrace the journey from zero to hero.
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