{
  "id": 18209272,
  "title": "Running past paddy fields: a scenic weekend in Sekinchan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/running-past-paddy-fields-a-scenic-weekend-in-sekinchan-18209272",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T23:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/11/05/running-past-paddy-fields-a-scenic-weekend-in-sekinchan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sekinchan, a town in Selangor, Malaysia, is better known for its rice fields and seafood than for long-distance running. However, during a weekend in October, the town transformed into the setting for the Sekinchan Ultra, billed as \"The Flattest Ultra Marathon in Malaysia.\" The race, held on October 24 and 25, catered to participants of varying distances, from casual weekend joggers to seasoned ultramarathoners. The town's vast, meticulously organized paddy fields provided a unique backdrop for the event, making it a celebration of both the scenery and the spirit of running.",
  "summary": "Malaysia’s flattest ultra marathon offers more than kilometres, with paddy landscapes, local flavours and a slower pace beyond the finish line.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}