Biggest annual Marathon event in Kuching City is back after it had been postponed for two years since 2020 due to the pandemic. The Kuching Marathon is recognized by Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS). There are more than 8,900 participant from local and overseas taking part in this 7th series (Since 2014) of grand sport event. The run takes place around Kuching City, passing various historic and notable landmarks in Kuching.
The Kuching Marathon 2022 official logo.
Event : Kuching Marathon 2022
Date : 2nd October 2022
Motto : Together, let’s run Cat City!
Venue (Starting and Ending) : Padang Merdeka, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak
Category :
- Full Marathon of 42KM (Starts at 1:00AM)
- Half Marathon of 21KM (Starts at 4:00AM)
- Run of 10KM (Starts at 5:30AM)
- Run of 5KM (Starts at 6:30AM)
Official Website : http://www.marathonkuching.com/
Official Event Guidebook : KM2022 Guidebook
We also visited last Kuching Marathon 2019. Do read our post at : https://360tour.asia/kuching-marathon-2019/
The Kuching Marathon 2022 Sponsors and Partners.
The Kuching Marathon 2022 Route
The starting times for each category are as follows:
- Kuching Full Marathon of 42KM: 1:00 am (Cut off time 7 hours)
- Kuching Half Marathon of 21KM: 4:00 am (Cut off time 4 hours)
- Kuching 10KM Run: 5:30 am (Cut off time 2 hours 30 minutes)
- Kuching 5KM Run: 6:30 am (Cut off time 1 hour 30 minutes)
All categories will end on 8:00 AM.
The 42.195KM Full Marathon
The 42KM Full Marathon route meets the international standard of Full Marathon. The minimum age for the participant of Full Marathon is 18 years and above.
Similar to the previous years, the Kuching Marathon 2022 Route will take participants on a journey through Kuching’s rich history and various famous landmarks of Kuching City.
This route will take runners through both northern and southern administrative centers of Kuching City. This route will challenge the endurance of the runner to its maximum.
Along the route, runners will pass by several famous landmarks in Kuching City, including the Padang Merdeka, Astana and DUN (State Legislative Building) , The Cat Museum and DBKU (Kuching North City Hall), MBKS (Kuching South City Hall) , Jalan Padungan and the Cat statue.
The Route involves :
- Jalan Tun Haji Openg
- Jalan Muhibbah
- Jalan Kulas
- Jambatan Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’akub
- Jalan Merdeka
- Jalan Astana
- Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’akub
- Jalan Semariang
- Jalan Sultan Tengah (with U-turn at the roundabout connecting Jalan Akses FAC and Jalan Sultan Tengah)
- Jalan Semariang
- Jalan Bako
- Jalan Demak
- Jalan Tun Salahuddin
- Tun Salahuddin Bridge
- Jalan Pending
- Jalan Padungan
- Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
The Full Marathon starts off at 1:00 AM with the cut-off time of 7 hours (by 8:00 AM).
The official route of the 42Km Full Marathon. [Source: marathonkuching.com]
The 21KM Half Marathon
If Full Marathon test the runners endurance to its maximum capability, those who have lesser endurance can try out the Half Marathon (21km). It is half of the distance, but the route will still take runners through both northern and southern administrative centers of Kuching City. The minimum age for the participant of Half Marathon is 16 years and above.
Along the route, runners will pass by several famous landmarks in Kuching City, including the Padang Merdeka, Astana and DUN (State Legislative Building) , MBKS (Kuching South City Hall) , Jalan Padungan and the Cat statue.
The Route involves :
- Jalan Tun Haji Openg
- Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol
- Jalan Muhibbah
- Jalan Kulas
- Jambatan Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’akub
- Jalan Merdeka
- Jalan Hashim Jaafar
- Jalan Astana
- Jalan Tun Muhammad Salahuddin
- Jambatan Tun Salahuddin
- Jalan Pelabuhan
- Jalan Pending
- Jalan Padungan
- Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
The Half Marathon starts off at 4:00 AM with the cut-off time of 4 hours (by 8:00 AM).
The official route of the 21Km Half Marathon. [Source: marathonkuching.com]
The 10KM Run
This is the moderate endurance run that suits most of the average folks. The minimum age for the participant of 10KM run is 15 years and above.
With less than a quarter of a Full Marathon, this course will take runners around several famous landmarks along the waterfront of Kuching City.
The Route involves :
- Jalan Tun Haji Openg
- Jalan Satok
- Jalan P. Ramlee
- Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang
- Jalan Market
- Jalan Haji Taha
- Jalan Kulas
- Jalan Haji Mataiam
- Jalan Muhibah
- Jambatan Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’akub
- Jalan Merdeka
- Jalan Seruling
- Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Hj. Abdul Rahman Ya’akub
- Jambatan Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’akub
- Jalan Kulas
- Jalan Haji Taha
- Jalan Market
- Jalan Gambir
The 10KM run starts off at 5:30 AM with the cut-off time of 2 hours 30 minutes (by 8:00 AM).
The official route of the 10Km Run. [Source: marathonkuching.com]
The 5KM Run
The 5KM run is generally regard as fun run. This low to moderate endurance route is good for routine exercise for the family. They allow participants of 7 years old and above. Participants aged 7 years old or below must accompanied by parents or guardian who is participant of 21 years old or older.
The Route involves :
- Jalan Tun Haji Openg
- Jalan Satok
- Jalan P. Ramlee
- Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang
- Jalan Market
- Jalan Haji Taha
- Jalan Kulas
- Jalan Haji Mataiam
- Jalan Muhibah
- Jalan Kulas
- Jalan Haji Taha
- Jalan Market
- Jalan Gambir
The 5KM run starts off at 6:30 AM with the cut-off time of 1 hour 30 minutes (by 8:00 AM).
The official route of the 5Km Run. [Source: marathonkuching.com]
The set up of the finishing line in prepare for the Kuching Marathon 2022.
Full Marathon participants arrive early in the night.
The 5KM Finisher medals on the table.
The 10KM finisher medal on the table.
The Race Day Event Program
Information extracted from the “KM2022 Guidebook”.
The Race Day Event Program
2nd October 2022
Flag-Off Ceremony (Padang Merdeka, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg)
- 12:00 AM Arrival and gathering of Full Marathon runners at start point
- 1:00 AM Flag off for Full Marathon Categories (Men, Women for Open and Veteran)
- 3:00 AM Arrival and gathering of Half Marathon runners at start point
- 3:20 AM Estimated finishing time for Full Marathon runners (2:20 hrs)
- 4:00 AM Flag off for Half Marathon Categories (Men, Women for Open and Veteran)
- 4:10 AM Arrival and gathering of 10KM run runners at start point
- 5:15 AM Estimated finishing time for Half Marathon runners (1:15 hrs)
- 5:30 AM Flag off for 10KM Categories
- 6:05 AM Estimated finishing time for 10KM run runners (35 mins)
- 6:10 AM Arrival and gathering of 5KM run runners at start point
- 6:30 AM Flag off for 5KM Categories
- 6:48 AM Estimated finishing time for 5KM run runners (18 mins)
- 8:00 AM Cut-off time for Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10KM run & 5KM run
Prize Presentation Ceremony(Padang Merdeka, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg)
- 8:00 AM Arrival of Guest of Honour, VVIP, VIP and Guests
- 8:15 AM Speech by Guest of Honour
- 8:45 AM Prize Presentation Ceremony for winners of 10KM Run Category
- 9:00 AM Prize Presentation Ceremony for winners of Half Marathon Category
- 9:15 AM Prize Presentation Ceremony for winners of Full Marathon Category
- 9:30 AM Refreshment
- 10:00 AM End
Road Closure during Kuching Marathon 2022
For the safety of the participant, the Road closure for Kuching Marathon 2022 will be as follows :
- 2:00AM till 8:00AM Jalan Padungan, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Lebuh Temple, Lebuh Wayang
- 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM Jalan McDougall, Jalan Haji Taha, Jalan P Ramlee
- 12:00 AM – 9:00 AM Jalan Main Bazaar, Jalan Market, Jalan Gambir, Jalan Gartak, Jalan Khoo Hun Yeang, Jalan Market, Jalan Barrack, and Jalan Wawasan
The areas around Padang Merdeka and Plaza Merdeka (Starting and Ending point) will be closed as early as 11.30 pm on 1st October 2022.
Follow the orders of the local authorities and police officers at all times.
Car Parks for participant and visitors
Runners who are driving to the race venue are advised to park their vehicles on first come first served basis at :
- Plaza Merdeka Shopping Mall
- Plaza Aurora (Formerly Kuching Plaza)
- Saujana Car Park
- Pelita Car Park
- Taman Budaya Car Park
- Reservior Park Car Park
- Green Hill Car Park
- Car Park at Top Spot
- Dewan Suarah Car Park
- Jalan Masjid Polyclinic car park
- Padang Jublee MBKS car park
The Kuching Marathon 2022 witness a number of 8905 runners from near and far to join the event. There are 5,811 from local Sarawak while 3,095 runners which include non-Sarawakian and Foreign participants runners from more than 20 countries including Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom and United States.
The Full Marathon participants waiting for the flag off.
Full Marathon participants waiting for flag off.
Full Marathon participants waiting for flag offs.
The Full Marathon pacers are ready for the flag off.
The prize categories of the marathon includes :
- Men’s Open (42km)
- Women’s Open (42km)
- Men’s Veteran Open (42km)
- Women’s Veteran Open (42km)
- National Men’s Open (42km)
- National Women’s Open (42km)
- Men’s Open (21km)
- Women’s Open (21km)
- Men’s Veteran Open (21km)
- Women’s Veteran Open (21km)
- Men’s Open (10km)
- Women’s Open (10km)
The Kuching Marathon 2022 Full Marathon Flag Off
At 12.30AM , the invited guest of honour proceed to the starting line of the Marathon and have greetings to the Marathon 2022 participants. There is group photo session and then proceed to the flag off stage for welcoming speech, opening prayers and ready for the Marathon Flag Off. At 1.00AM, with the blow of the horns and wissles, the Kuhching Marathon 2022, full 42KM Marathon officially starts.
Invited Guest for the Kuching Marathon 2022 flag off.
The Full Marathon flag off.
The Marathon Medal souvenirs for the invited guest of honor for the flag off.
The Marathon Medal souvenirs for the invited guest of honor for the flag off.
Together, Let’s run cat city!
At 3.15AM, the finishing line is on full alert with media personels and supporters as the annoucement of the first Full Marathon Runner is closing in the final kilometer. The first Full Marathon runner that cross the finishing line is Anderson Saitoti Seroi, with time of 2 hours 32 minuites and 2 seconds. At the moment the finishing line is full of cheers and hand claps.
The first Full Marathon runner – Anderson Saitoti Seroi- reach the finishing line.
The second Full Marathon runner -Bililgn Yimer Ali- reach the finishing line.
The Kuching Marathon 2022 21KM Half Marathon Flag Off
At 3.30AM, the Padang Merdeka is slowly filled with participant for the 21KM Half Marathon. This year the color theme is lime green, which makes the field and the surrounding roads filled with sea of lime green color.
The 21KM Half Marathon participants getting ready for the flag off.
The 21KM Half Marathon participants getting ready for the flag off.
Everyone is ready for the Half Marathon.
At 4AM, the 21KM Half Marathon officially flag off and all participants start their journey along the 21KM route passing various parts of the Kuching City. The Half Marathon runner meet with full marathon route at half of the journey.
The Journey
Full Marathon and Half Marathon is not for the faint of heart. The long route across various city roads, with rain and downpour midway during the race added challenges to the participants. Despite all the challenges, the event did end up well without any major incidence.
The Marathon Runners runs at their designated path in the Kuching City road with occasional traffic.
The Marathon runners on a road with thick roadside trees.
Most Marathon Runners who join the event is for the enjoyment of runing along the scenic roads of Kuching City with friends and families. The enjoyment will pay off if they are able to be the finisher of the Marathon Event.
Marathon runners happily past by various landmarks and this happens to the remnant of a Toll Plaza that been decommissioned.
A morning rain and downpour still does not hamper their determination to complete the marathon.
The rain comes to a drizzle and stop at dawn. The morning air is refreshing while marathon runners reaching the final kilometer. The pace move up when runners reaching the final kilometers as everyone wants to be at least a finisher of the marathon.
The final kilometer for the Kuching Marathon 2022 is passing through the old city street at Padungan Road.
By 8.00 AM, the finishing line officially closed and it marks the ending of the Kuching Marathon 2022. All participants than manage to be the finisher of the event marks their way into the Padang Merdeka and chill up with everyone around. There are various refreshment stalls around the Padang Merdeka.
The 10km fun run finisher with their medals.
The invited guest are ready at the prize giving tent.
By 9:00 am, the winner tent and the prize giving stage became the main highlight as the annoucement of the winners of the Kuching Marathon 2022 will be officially anouced and receive medals and awards.
The Prize Presentation Ceremony
10KM Run Men Open
- 30830 Lucas Wong Sie Hong (00:37:47)
- 30685 Izzat Haikal Bin Ismail (00:38:41)
- 30979 Nyon Siu Fat (00:39:00)
The Champion of the 10KM Run Men Open.
10KM Run Women Open
- 32901 Briony Marantelli (00:43:51)
- 32558 Mudiana Bt Solo (00:47:48)
- 32589 Hii Win Nie (00:50:00)
The Champion of the 10KM Run Women Open.
21KM Half Marathon Men Open
- 21203 Lei Kipchirchir (01:11:24)
- 21230 Michael Marantelli (01:14:07)
- 21229 Irmansah (01:16:05)
The Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner Up for 21KM Half Marathon Men Open.
21KM Half Marathon Women Open
- 22381 See Boon Lay Rachel (01:24:54)
- 22539 Ngu Jia Li (01:34:20)
- 22125 Li Ai Mai (01:48:14)
The Champion, and 2nd Runner Up for 21KM Half Marathon Women Open.
21KM Half Marathon Men Veteran
- 23126 Tiong King Hee (10:29:57)
- 23261 Mohd Akilinnizam Sulaiman (01:30:02)
- 23220 Choong Siew Toong (01:31:33)
The Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner Up for 21KM Half Marathon Men Veteran.
21KM Half Marathon Women Veteran
- 25134 Wong Mai Ling (01:43:59)
- 25039 Lee Leh Ha (01:47:02)
- 25123 Lau Ngik Ching (01:50:10)
The Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner Up for 21KM Half Marathon Women Veteran.
42KM Full Marathon Men Open
- 10950 Anderson Saitoti Seroi (02:32:02)
- 10952 Bililgn Yimer Ali (02:32:17)
- 10954 David Kibet (02:41:54)
The Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner Up for 42KM Full Marathon Men and Women Open.
42KM Full Marathon Women Open
- 12310 Sheila Jepkosgei Chesang (02:59:35)
- 12177 Margaret Wangui Njuguna (03:02:25)
- 12313 Emily Jepkoech (03:14:47)
The Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner Up for 42KM Full Marathon Women Open.
42KM Full Marathon Men Veteran
- 13012 Mohd Rashid Bin Rahim (03:11:25)
- 13333 Ruston Masri (03:12:43)
- 13262 Lim Chan Ping (03:14:14)
The Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner Up for 42KM Full Marathon Men and Women Veteran.
42KM Full Marathon Women Veteran
- 15065 Ewe Bee Hong (03:40:59)
- 15061 Ng Chen Nee (03:48:19)
- 15076 Chuah Lay Nah (03:48:19)
The Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner Up for 42KM Full Marathon Women Veteran.
42KM Full Marathon Man National
- 10948 Muhaizar Bin Mohamad (02:48:50)
- 10787 Wincentbert Latius (02:55:04)
- 10783 Fabian Osmond Bin Daimon (02:55:45)
The Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner Up for 42KM Full Marathon Men National.
42KM Full Marathon Women National
- 12309 Tahira Najmunisaa Muhammad Zaid (03:28:30)
- 12065 Tho Siaw Khim (03:35:24)
- 15065 Ewe Bee Hong (03:40:59)
The Champion, 1st and 2nd Runner Up for 42KM Full Marathon Women National.
The Group Photo for the winners of the Kuching Marathon 2022.
After the price giving the prize giving ceremony then it is followed with the giving of token of apreciation to invited guest of honor.
Token of appreciation for our guest of honor.
Token of appreciation for our guest of honor.
Token of appreciation for our guest of honor.
Token of appreciation for our guest of honor.
The Kuching Marathon 2022 officially ends on 10am. The next Kuching Marathon will be on 1st October 2023. See you there at Padang Merdeka !
