KUALA LUMPUR – The Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2026 will proceed this weekend despite the haze, but organisers have cancelled the Kids Dash races to protect the health of young participants.

In a race update, organisers said the Full Marathon, ASICS Half Marathon, IHH 10km and 5km will run as scheduled. The decision followed discussions with the relevant parties and had the support of co-organiser Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur and title sponsor Standard Chartered Malaysia.

“We regret to announce that the Kids Dash races will be cancelled, in the best interest of the children,” the organisers said.

“We are disappointed but we have to prioritise the health and safety of the children over letting them run in less than perfect conditions.”

Parents of Kids Dash participants may collect their child’s race entitlement by presenting the race bib at the Information Counter at Dataran Merdeka tomorrow, from 8am to 12pm.

Organisers also urged adult runners to take their own health into account.

“You know your body best. If you have underlying health issues, please weigh your options carefully before deciding to run,” they said.