Maybank Marathon 2026 cements its reputation as a world-class running event
More than 14,000 runners from 46 countries convened in Gianyar, Bali, for Indonesia’s first World Athletics Elite Label Road Race.
Maybank Marathon 2026 solidified its status as a premier running event, attracting 14,100 participants from 46 countries to Gianyar, Bali. Organized by Maybank Indonesia in partnership with Visa, the marathon, half marathon, 10K, and wheelchair races took place at Bali United Training Center from August 21 to 23. Winners Robi Syianturi and Ina Lydia each received Rp 100 million for the male and female national titles, while Michael Kimani Kamau and Veronicah Njeri Maina took home Rp 260 million as the top open male and female athletes.
Total prizes amounted to more than Rp 3 billion (US$170,000). Maybank Marathon president director Steffano Ridwan emphasized that the event goes beyond competition, celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship. Visa, as title sponsor, highlighted the positive economic impact and global recognition the marathon brought to Bali. Project director Bambang Irawan credited months of preparation and collaboration among stakeholders for the successful event, with plans to conduct post-event evaluations for continuous improvement.
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