2026 HSL Samarahan Half Marathon

FINAL PART • A Message To All Runners ❤️

A few simple words, motivation and encouragement from runners to runners. Some shared how running keeps them going in life, some said don’t worry about pace just finish strong, and some reminded that every runner starts somewhere.

Whether you are chasing a PB or just starting your running journey, just keep showing up and enjoy every kilometre.

Thank you to everyone who shared their words with us. Really appreciate the energy and support from all runners. Congratulations and see you again at next year starting line.






29

PART 2 • The Experience ✨

In this part, runners shared what they felt and experienced about the whole event, from the route, race pack collection, prize giving ceremony, and medal collection.

It was very nice to hear their honest thoughts and to see how happy they were to be part of this event. Every sharing shows how meaningful this experience was for them and how much they enjoyed the journey from start to finish.





29

PART 1 • Meet The Runners 🎽

After the prize giving ceremony, we went around to interview runners. They shared how they felt during the run, their experience on the course, and what made this race special for them.

Here’s what some of our runners had to say during .

What about you? How did the run feel for you this year?





29

Thank you everyone.

Thank you for participating, making this an annual event of health and community.

Thank you to our partners from CJC to the Sarawak Tourism Ministry and Malaysian Red Crescent.

Thank you to the pacers, student volunteers, the media.

A special thanks to HSL’s own staff for always putting up incredible events.

We will do it again next year — The next will be on May 16, 2027.

SAVE THE DATE.

/

One of the running highlights for both and is this pine-tree-lined route within .

This visually stunning stretch spans approximately 3km, offering runners a scenic experience like no other. With an early morning sunrise flag-off, runners can enjoy the view as they breeze through the course.

Register : events.lapromenademall.com.my/samarathon2026
Register: : events.lapromenademall.com.my/la-promenade-ekiden