Step out of Taiwan and take on world-class marathons

The challenging Mount Kinabalu Climbathon is one of the most grueling mountain races in the world and the 9th edition of the SkyRunners World Series Circuit series. This event is known as "the world's toughest mountain race." While ordinary hikers may take two days to reach the summit, participants in this race must climb to the top and descend in under three hours, testing their physical limits and endurance.

The Osaka Marathon is a charity marathon that provides all participants—runners, spectators, volunteers, and others involved in the event—with an opportunity to engage in charitable activities, aiming to promote a culture of philanthropy. Furthermore, to gain broader approval and support, the event has expanded its range of charitable initiatives. In addition to the entry fee, each runner is encouraged to make a charitable donation of 2 units or more, with each unit being 500 yen, on the premise of supporting the charitable cause. All donations will go towards the charitable activities of relevant organizations.

 

The internationally renowned and most important marathon event in Malaysia—the Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon—will kick off energetically at 4:30 a.m. on October 12 from Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur. As the capital and a major tourist city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur boasts a rich diversity of ethnicities and religions. Running near the equator at 3 degrees north latitude, in the early morning light, you’ll pass by famous Malaysian landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers and the Istana Negara (Malaysian Royal Palace). It’s undoubtedly an excellent event that combines sightseeing with sports.

The route starts on Ala Moana Boulevard. "Ala Moana" means "path along the coast" in Hawaiian. After setting off westward toward downtown Honolulu, the course loops back to Ala Moana Boulevard, then heads east through Waikiki and Diamond Head, along Maunalua Bay, before turning back at Hawaii Kai and finishing at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki. For the most part, the route—aside from two hills—is flat and straight, spanning approximately 42 kilometers.