LDU HALF MARATHON 2026

Push your limits at the Lahad Datu Half Marathon 2026. Join us for an extraordinary journey through the heart of Sabah’s East Coast. Whether you are aiming for a new Personal Best in the 21KM category or enjoying a 5km run with the community, this event celebrates endurance, health, and the vibrant spirit of Lahad Datu. Lace up and be part of the challenge.

The LDU Half Marathon 2026 is officially back from seasoned marathoners to weekend joggers, there’s a spot for everyone. Grab your running buddies, enjoy the scenic route, and let's earn that finisher medal together.  Don't miss out on the hype—see you at the starting line.

Run the East, Conquer the Distance. LDU Half Marathon 2026. Challenge your limits. Discover Lahad Datu. Start your journey at the LDU Half Marathon.

Experience Lahad Datu like never before. Combine your passion for fitness with the beauty of Sabah at the Lahad Datu Half Marathon 2026. Discover our local hospitality and breathtaking coastal views one mile at a time. Run with us and explore the Gateway to Danum Valley.

Terms and Conditions – LDU Half Marathon 2026

Please read the terms and conditions below before proceed with the order

21KM Half Marathon

· Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 16 years to 40 years as of 27 Sep 2026, i.e. born before 27 Sep 2010.

· Veteran Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 41 years and above as of 27 Sep 2026, i.e. born before 27 Sep 1985.

5KM Race

· Open Category – all male and female participants must be a minimum of 10 years and above as of 27 Sep 2026, i.e. born before 27 Sep 2016.

Prizes

· Organizers reserve the right to amend prize money categories, amount as deemed necessary

· Prizes may be given by CASH OR VIA BANK TRANSFER

· All prize money winners must have a personal bank account and must sign a declaration that their personal address and bank account information provided to the organizer is correct.

· All prizes quoted in Malaysian Ringgit (RM)

Refunds

· No refunds will be entertained once full payment is received.

· Confirmed registrations are not transferable to other persons.

· Registered runners are not allowed to change their categories once the registration is confirmed.

Eligibility 

· The Event is open to the general public.

· Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to participate.

· LDRC, the Organizer reserve the right to reject any registration that is incomplete, inaccurate, fraudulent, or submitted after the registration deadline.

Health & Safety 

· Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically fit to participate.

· LDRC, the Organizer, and all affiliated partners shall not be liable for any injuries, loss, damage, accidents, or medical incidents arising from participation.

· First aid and medical teams will be present; participants experiencing discomfort must seek assistance immediately.

Liability & Indemnity 

By participating in this Event, all participants agree to:

· Fully release and indemnify LDRC, the Organizer, sponsors, venue partners, volunteers, and affiliates from all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, or expenses arising from or in connection with participation.

· Assume all risks associated with participation, including but not limited to falls, injuries, weather conditions, route hazards, and other unforeseen incidents.

All runners will get the followings;

· Event T-shirt for 5KM and 21KM Half Marathon

· Finisher’s medal for 5KM and 21KM Half Marathon (finish within cut off time)

· Finisher’s T-shirt for 21KM Half Marathon only (finish within cut off time)

· Finisher’s Certificate for 5KM and 21KM Half Marathon which can be obtained online (finish within cut off time)

· Goodie bag

Important information

· LDUHM2026 will be enforcing the Cut Off Time (COT) for all categories. For the Half Marathon, it will be 4 hours and 5km 1.5 hours. Runners who exceed the COT will be ‘swept’ back to the START/FINISH point.

· Runners who refuse to be swept back to the START/FINISH point will need to forfeit their running bib.

· Race Bib swapping is illegal. This is especially important as emergency contacts are registered with the bib. This will also ensure that there is no cheating. If this should happen the runner will be immediately disqualified and the identity will be posted to all running events.

· For security reasons the Police, Events Committees, Officials and Course Marshalls will not allow runners without a running bib. They will be stopped and taken off the course immediately for further action. Offenders will have their pictures taken and details shared to other race organisers.

· There will be NO medal replacement for lost/stolen medals after the event.

· There will be NO swapping of sizes (event tee, finisher tee) during Race Pack Collection, at the finishing line or after the event.

ORGANISER

1. LDU Half Marathon (“the event”) is organised by Kelab Pelari Lahad Datu (LD Runner Club).

2. The Organiser reserves the right to amend the Terms & Conditions at any time at its sole discretion without any prior notice.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

1. Please fill in the form CAREFULLY– There will be an ADMIN Fee of RM30.00 for charging runner details AFTER registration.

2. Runners are NOT allowed to run with ANOTHER runner’s bib.

3. There will be NO race pack postage AFTER the event.

4. There will be NO medal replacement for lost/stolen medals after the event.

5. There will be NO swapping of size (event tee and finisher tee) during race pack collection, at the finishing line or after the event.

6. Age categories are assigned automatically by the system according to date of birth keyed-in.

By clicking the Proceed button below, I agree to all the terms and conditions stated above.