Tawau Marathon 2025 – 2nd Edition!

Get ready for the 2nd edition of the Tawau Marathon 2025, one of Sabah’s most exciting running events! Happening on August 24, 2025, this race will bring together 3,000 participants, including international athletes, for an unforgettable marathon experience.

Whether you're an elite runner or just starting out, there’s a category for you:

✅ Full Marathon (42.2 km)

✅ Half Marathon (21.1 km)

✅ 10 Km

✅ Fun Run (5 Km) – 

Enjoy well-equipped water stations along the route, featuring various food options to keep you energized. As part of the Sabah Marathon Series, this event promises a scenic course, great competition, and an electric atmosphere.

Mark your calendars and start training—Tawau awaits!

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Please fill in the form CAREFULLY - There will be an ADMIN FEE of RM30 for changing runner details AFTER registration
• Runners are NOT allowed to run with OTHER runner's bib
• There will be NO race pack postage AFTER the event
• There will be NO medal replacement for lost/stolen medals after the event
• There will be NO swapping of sizes (event tee, finisher tee) during race pack collection, at the finishing line or after the event
• Age categories are assigned automatically by the system according to date of birth keyed-in

Failure to adhere to the following terms and conditions can result in disqualification without notice

The organizers reserve the right to amend the rules/prizes/route and other race details as deemed necessary without prior notice
Do contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions!

Running

• Flag off and Finish will be from Kompleks Sukan Tawau
• Runners MUST run with the timing bib provided
• Runners are only allowed to run with their OWN BIB - those caught bib swapping will be disqualified immediately and identity shared with other running events
• Flag off:
  • Full marathon – 12 midnight
  • Half marathon – 3 am
  • 10km – 5:15 am
  • 5km – 6 am
• COT - cut off times for full marathon – 7 ½ hours, half marathon - 4 hours, 10km - 2 hours
• Runners with other abilities, eg. blade runners, wheelchairs, other assistive devices are allowed to participate but will not qualify for prizes

Prizes

• Organizers reserve the right to amend prize money categories, amount as deemed necessary
• Prizes may be given by CASH OR VIA BANK TRANSFER
• All prize money winners must have a personal bank account and must sign a declaration that their personal address and bank account information provided to the organizer is correct.
• All prizes quoted in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)

Refunds

• No refunds will be entertained once full payment is received

Age Categories:

Full Marathon

• Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 18 years as of 24 August 2025, i.e. born before 24 August 2007.
• Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 41 years and above as of 24 August 2025, i.e. born before 24 August 1984.

Half Marathon

• Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 16 years as of 24 August 2025, i.e. born before 24 August 2007.
• Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 41 years and above as of 24 August 2025, i.e. born before 24 August 1984.

10 KM Race

• Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 13 years as of 24 August 2025, i.e. born before 24 August 2012.
• Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 41 years and above as of 24 August 2025, i.e. born before 24 August 1984.

5 KM Race

• Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 10 years as of 24 August 2025, i.e. born before 24 August 2015.

All runners will get the following items:

• Event T-shirt for ALL categories 
• Finisher’s medal for ALL categories (finish within cut off time)
• Finisher’s T-shirt for Full Marathon ONLY (finish within cut off time)
• Finisher’s Certificate for 5 KM, 10 KM, Half Marathon & Full Marathon which can be obtained online (finish within cut off time)
• Goodie bag

T-Shirt size chart