KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Malaysian runner Muhammad Haziq Mohd Hairol Izmi claimed the men’s 10km title as the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) returned to Dataran Merdeka today, with more than 15,000 runners taking to the capital’s streets on the opening day.

Muhammad Haziq clocked 33 minutes 54 seconds to win the IHH 10km Men’s Open, finishing 28 seconds ahead of Thailand’s Aekkarat Meenamai, who crossed the line in 34:22.

Singapore’s Ahmad Arif Ibrahim completed the podium in 34:57.

Kenya’s Mercy Jebiwott took the Women’s Open crown in 37:00, ahead of Singapore’s Serena Teoh Dong Xiang, who finished in 39:41. Malaysia’s Shayathiri Ratnam was third in 42:16. 

Kenya’s Mercy Jebiwott crosses the finish line to win the IHH 10km Women’s Open at the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 in Kuala Lumpur October 3, 2026. — Picture courtesy of KLSCM Kenya’s Mercy Jebiwott crosses the finish line to win the IHH 10km Women’s Open at the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2026 in Kuala Lumpur October 3, 2026. — Picture courtesy of KLSCM