Although the cities have public transportation, to travel outside of them, you might want to rent a car or book a guide
If there are other attractions that you want to see when visiting, make reservations. That way you won't miss out on seeing it all!
Be careful when taking a taxi, otherwise you can get taken for a ride!
Does your event have a participation limit? If so, consider pre-registering so you have a space
Held in Miri, Malaysia, the Miri Marathon is a perfect fit for someone searching for a coastline trail with scenery abound. The path races through the city center, small quaint villages, and has sea views from start to finish. It is one of the most beautiful marathons you can participate in, and one that should definitely be on your bucket list!
The Twincity Marathon is runs through Cyberjaya, Malaysia. It is a flat and fast course that touts about 8,600 participants and counting. It is one of the most popular races held in Malaysia. Not as competitive as other comparable events, for the first time marathoner, it is a race to get your feet wet. The Twincity Marathon is run in January when the weather is perfect, which makes it a must event to participate in!
The Hulu Langat Marathon is considered a "boutique road marathon". The racecourse runs through the heartland of Hulu Langat, which is famous for its kampung setting. And it is still inhabited by the indigenous Malaysian tribe. The cut off is 8 hours, which is about enough time for everyone to finish. That also makes it a perfect race for someone who wants to finish a marathon, just to say they did.
Whatever inspires you to run, it can be found in Malaysia! And with so many Malaysia marathon events to choose from, it is a perfect marathon destination! Find the one for you today!
You can rent and drive a car in Malaysia with an International Driver's License
The best time to visit Malaysia are the months of March to September on the east coast, and November to August for the west coast. So know where the event is located to determine what to wear!
Although there are no required vaccinations to enter Malaysia, there are several recommended ones. So make sure that your shots are up to date before you travel!
To travel to Malaysia you will need a passport that is valid for a minimum of 90 days post-entry date
The official currency of Malaysia is the ringgit
This time I am glad to have been on the way for the "good cause" in two respects, because as already for many years, I also ran in Malaysia for the Kinderhospitz Bärenherz in Wiesbaden (www.baerenherz.de) and donate traditionally again one euro per kilometer to the facility. Since the Borneo Marathon was all about "Unicef", it was a great pleasure for me to participate in the "...
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