Inspirational Quote: "Progress not perfection: 10 years of making an impact!"
At the official launch of Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2018 held at Pacific Regency Suites on 10 January 2018, there was a public display of how Standard Chartered KL Marathon has evolved since it's inaugural event on 28 June 2009.
With Standard Chartered KL Marathon celebrating its 10th anniversary this year in 2018, I would very much like to share with you the "10 Years of Standard Chartered KL Marathon".
28 June 2009
1. IN THE BEGINNING
The Standard Chartered KL Marathon (SCKLM) began modestly with 13,412 registered participants in the iconic Dataran Merdeka, which has since become its spiritual home. With Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia on board as Title Sponsor, SCKLM had a solid foundation to build on. Teething problems notwithstanding, the event was successful enough to warrant a repeat the following year. Malaysian record holder YuanYufang wins the first of her 5 wins in the Malaysian Women's Full Marathon Category.TOTAL REGISTERED RUNNERS: 13,412
Full Marathon 1,895
Half Marathon. 2,754
10km 5,437
5km Fun Run 2,910
Kids Dash 416
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS RAISED: RM534,435
27 June 2010
2. GROWTH
The event records a significant increase in participation numbers and new routes were introduced for all categories. The Running Clinics and charity initiative Run For A Cause, which were introduced the previous year, became more structured and more closely resembling its current incarnations. Shaharudin Bin Hisham wins the first of his three consecutive titles in the Malaysian Men's Full Marathon Category.TOTAL REGISTERED RUNNERS: 17,600
Full Marathon 1,855
Half Marathon 4,086
10km 8,141
5km Fun Run 3,047
Kids Dash 471
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS RAISED: RM346,545
26 June 2011
3. KING KENNEDY
Kennedy Kipeoo Lilan from Kenya emerges winner in the Full Marathon Men's Category in a closely fought finishing proves to be unbeatable in the next 4 editions of SCKLM, winning 5 titles consecutively, while his compatriot Rose Kerubo Nyangacha smashed the course record in the Women's Full Marathon Category with a time of 2:34:37. New routes, as well as a new Start/Finish location for the 10km and 5km Categories was introduced.TOTAL REGISTERED RUNNERS: 21,726
Full Marathon 2,467
Half Marathon 4,852
10km 10,400
5km Fun Run 3,518
Kids Dash 489
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS RAISED: RM486,749
24 June 2012
4. A WIN FOR CHARITY
Highest amount raised for charity date with RM682,205 disbursed to the beneficiary charities. Participation numbers doubled from its inception and SCKLM's Facebook page registered 18,000 followers. Free Public Transport was introduced for the first time and Kennedy Kiproo Lilan broke the course record in the Men's Full Marathon category in a time of 2:14:45.TOTAL REGISTERED RUNNERS: 27,559
Full Marathon 3,168
Half Marathon 5,727
10km 14,311
5km Fun Run 3,812
Kids Dash 541
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS RAISED: RM682,205
29 Sept 2013
5. SOLD OUT
SCKLM2013 was the first time the event sold out its running slots with a total of 33,142 participants. The event was unfortunately postponed due to adversely hazy conditions and this led to the introduction of the Marketplace, which is the official SCKLM platform for runners to sell off their bibs and for runners who may have missed out on registrations to get an entry to the race.TOTAL REGISTERED RUNNERS: 33,142
Full Marathon 4,559
Half Marathon 6,866
10km 17,464
5km Fun Run 3,807
Kids Dash 446
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS RAISED: RM463,365
12 Oct 2014
6. RECOGNITION
SCKLM2014 was awarded Best Tourism Event in the Kuala Lumpur Mayor's Tourism Awards, Youth and Sports Minister Brig. Gen. Hairy Jamaluddin launched the event and became its first registered participant as he took part in the 10km Category, which he ended up completing in a very respectable sub 1 hour effort. New routes for all categories were introduced, incorporating a highway for the first time. Muhaizar Mohamad wins the first of his three consecutive wins in the Malaysian Men's Full Marathon Category.TOTAL REGISTERED RUNNERS: 35,228
Full Marathon 5,258
Half Marathon 8,210
10km 16,224
5km Fun Run 5,033
Kids Dash 503
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS RAISED: RM388,283
4 Oct 2015
7. CANCELLATION
Adverse haze once again affected SCKLM, this time forcing the cancellation of the event on Race Day. Runners however still showed significant numbers and some even ran a modified 10km course. Despite the disappointment, the day turned out to be a great opportunity for runners to socialise and catch up, with one particularly happy couple getting engaged at the event!TOTAL REGISTERED RUNNERS: 34,508
Full Marathon 6,737
Half Marathon 9,005
10km 15,417
5km Fun Run 2,854
Kids Dash 495
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS RAISED: RM460,680
7 Aug 2016
8. THE RACE TO RACE
SCKLM2016 proved to be a watershed edition when all race slots were snapped up within a mere three days from when registrations were open the public, making SCKLM one of the most eagerly anticipated running events in the country. It was also the first time that a Reservation period was introduced to acknowledge runners who participated in the previous year. The SCKLM mobile App,withan arrange of exciting features like live-tracking and seamless social media connectivity, was also introduced.TOTAL REGISTERED RUNNERS: 35,095
Full Marathon 7,172
Half Marathon 9,566
10km 15,261
5km Fun Run 2,542
Kids Dash 554
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS RAISED: RM479,858
21 May 2017
9. A NEW KING EMERGES
After 5 consecutive wins, Kennedy Kiproo Lilan was finally dethroned by compatriot Cosmas Matolo Muteti in the Men's Full Marathon Category, ending Kennedy's reign as the Marathon King of Kuala Lumpur. 2017 also saw the biggest REPC and EXPO to date with more than25 exhibitors, which was held in the KLCC Convention Centre for the first time. Malaysia's premier running event was also recognised by SPIA Asia with Gold Awards in the Best Mass Participation Even and Best Sports Digital Platform categories.TOTAL REGISTERED RUNNERS: 36,016
Full Marathon 8,403
Half Marathon 9,973
10km 14,669
5km Fun Run 2,479
Kids Dash 492
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS RAISED: RM423,294
What is it going to be on SCKLM's 10th anniversary in 2018?
Let's join hands together, run together, and celebrate together with Standard Chartered KL Marathon on its 10th anniversary, making it THE BEST, THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SCKLM ever!
See you at the start line! 😀💪
Words. Vincent Khor
Date. 13 January 2018
