INTERNATIONAL SONGKET RUN 6.0

INTERNATIONAL SONGKET RUN 6.0

Run For Health, Wear The Heritage, Unite As One

The Management & Science University (MSU), through its Student & Career Development (SCD) unit, proudly presents the 6th edition of the International Songket Run (ISR 6.0), to be in conjunction with the ASEAN Songket Festival.

More than a running event, the International Songket Run is a unique celebration that brings together fitness, heritage, culture, family and community. Inspired by the beauty and cultural significance of songket, the event aims to promote greater appreciation of Malaysia’s traditional textile heritage while encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle among Malaysians and the international community.

With the patronage of Her Royal Highness, the Raja Permaisuri Selangor, the International Songket Run has established itself as a distinctive cultural-sporting event. The first editions attracted thousands of participants comprising students, staff, alumni, families, local communities and international participants. The event has also received recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records for achievements relating to songket-themed participation and running.

Celebrating Songket Through Every Stride

One of the unique features of ISR 6.0 is the encouragement for participants to wear songket-inspired attire while running. Participants may choose to wear a full songket outfit or incorporate selected traditional elements into their running attire, such as:

“Wear Songket Your Way!”

Participants are encouraged to wear full traditional Songket attire or simply incorporate a Songket element into their running outfit.

Men's Attire

• Songket Baju Melayu – complete with songket samping and tanjak. 
• Songket Samping – can be worn with a regular Baju Melayu. 
• Songket Tanjak – traditional Malay headgear. 
• Baju Layang – traditional Malay attire that can incorporate songket fabric. 
• Baju Melayu Cekak Musang / Teluk Belanga – paired with a songket samping. 

Women's Attire

• Songket Baju Kurung – elegant and traditional. 
• Songket Baju Kebaya – a classic and sophisticated traditional outfit. 
• Songket Baju Kurung Kedah – a simpler traditional style. 
• Songket Kebaya Labuh – a graceful long kebaya style. 
• Modern Songket Baju Kurung – a contemporary interpretation of traditional attire.
• Other traditional or contemporary songket-inspired clothing and accessories

This initiative transforms the running route into a vibrant showcase of Malaysian heritage, allowing participants to wear, experience and celebrate songket in a modern and meaningful way.

Bringing Families Together

ISR 6.0 is designed as an event for everyone from children and parents to young adults, senior family members, students and running enthusiasts. Families are encouraged to participate together, creating an opportunity for meaningful family bonding, healthy recreation and shared cultural experiences.

The event provides a platform for parents and children to run side by side, celebrate their heritage and create memorable moments together. Special recognition and activities may also be introduced to celebrate outstanding family participation, including categories such as “Most Outstanding Songket Family Runner.”

Uniting Malaysia and the World

The International Songket Run welcomes participants from various nationalities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds. By bringing people together through a shared appreciation of songket, the event reflects the spirit of Malaysia as a multicultural and united nation.

Participants from Malaysia and around the world will have the opportunity to experience Malaysian heritage in an engaging and inclusive environment. The event promotes the values of unity, friendship, diversity and cross-cultural understanding, demonstrating how culture and sport can bring people together beyond borders.

One race. Many cultures. One Malaysia.

Promoting Health, Heritage and Sustainable Development

ISR 6.0 supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

• SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being: Promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyles and community well-being.
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities: Supporting the preservation, appreciation and promotion of cultural heritage.
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Strengthening collaboration among government agencies, universities, communities, industry partners and international stakeholders.

Through this initiative, MSU aims to create an event that is not only physically engaging but also socially meaningful, culturally enriching and community driven.

A Celebration Beyond Running

The International Songket Run 6.0 represents a journey where every stride tells a story and every songket motif carries a legacy. It brings together sport, tradition, creativity, family and friendship in one memorable celebration.

Participants are invited to run in songket, celebrate Malaysian heritage, bring their families, meet people from around the world and become part of a movement that keeps our cultural legacy alive.

RUN FOR HEALTH.

WEAR THE HERITAGE.
CELEBRATE CULTURE.
UNITE AS ONE.

Join International Songket Run 6.0 — where every step carries the thread of tradition into the future.

Collaboration Partners

• Jabatan Warisan Negara
• Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Negeri Selangor
• Perbadanan Adat Melayu dan Warisan Negeri Selangor (PADAT)

Authority Partners

• Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA)
• Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM)

CATEGORY

ENTRY FEE

*Inclusive of Personal Accident Insurance, refreshments 

** Extra RM 5 charges on long sleeve & size 3XL above

RACEKIT

Race Kit Collection

Public & Alumni

Date : 14^th & 15^th November 2026

Time : 10.00 AM – 5.00 PM

Venue : TBC

MSU Students & MSU Staffs

Date : 16^th & 17^th November 2026

Time : 10.00 AM – 5.00 PM

Venue : TBC

COMPETITION

Competition Highlights – International Songket Run 6.0 

As part of celebrating the spirit of tradition, unity, and creativity, International Songket Run 6.0 brings exciting competitions to recognize and reward the outstanding participation of our runners and groups. These competitions are designed to honor diversity in age, creativity in expression, and the enthusiasm of both individuals and groups who make ISR 5.0 truly special.

This year, participants stand a chance to shine in the following categories:

1. The Youngest Participants
2. The Most Senior Participants
3. The Largest Group Participants (MSU – Faculty)
4. The Largest Group Participants (School)
5. The Largest Group Participants (Public)
6. The Most Creative Attire in Songket – Kids
7. The Most Creative Attire in Songket – Faculty
8. The Most Creative Attire in Songket – Family
9. The Most Creative Attire in Songket – Male
10. The Most Creative Attire in Songket - Female
11. The Most Engaging Post in Social Media Pertaining to ISR
12. The Most Creative Group in Songket Attire PEC
13. The Most Engaging Post in Social Media Pertaining to ISR (Group)

Through these competitions, ISR 5.0 not only celebrates the heritage of Songket but also embraces the vibrant energy, creativity, and togetherness of our participants. Let’s run with pride, cheer with unity, and showcase the true colours of ISR!

5KM

- International Songket Run T-Shirt

- Medal (For those who finishes the race

- Race Bib

- Personal Accident Insurance

- Refreshments

- E- Cert

10KM

- International Songket Run T-Shirt

- Medal (For those who finishes the race

- Race Bib with Timing Chip

- Personal Accident Insurance

- Refreshments

- E- Cert

Terms & Conditions (T&C)

1. Participants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a guardian or adult during the event for their safety and supervision.
2. Only one (1) registration is allowed per participant. Changes to the category are not allowed once registration has been completed.
3. Registration for the race is confirmed only upon payment.
4. Runners are prohibited from transferring race entries to another person without the permission of the Organizing Committee.
5. The Organizing Committee reserves the right to cancel or postpone the event at any time without prior notice to the participants.
6. The Organizing Committee of the International Songket Run reserves the right to vary and amend the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
7. This ticket is NOT refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other form of legal tender or vouchers of other denominations.
8. This ticket will not be valid with any other promotions or discounts.
9. Winners must be present in person to collect their prize after the race upon the announcement of results. All uncollected prizes will be forfeited.
10. The organizer reserves the right to request the winners' identity card or passport for verification and to require them to wear the event t-shirt.

Event Registration

1. By signing up for and providing any information, personal or otherwise, the participant agrees to provide their name and personal details to the insurance partner of the event for the purchase of Group Personal Accident Insurance (compulsory by the Sports Commissioner).
2. The organizer reserves the right to contact the participant from time to time by any means. Any notice sent to the email address registered with the organizer shall be deemed as received by the participants.
3. If a participant provides any information that is untrue, inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, the organizer may suspend or terminate the participant's registration and refuse any and all current or future use of any components of the event. There will be no fee refund upon such suspension or termination of the participant's registration.
4. The organizer will not entertain or be in any way responsible for any dispute arising from incomplete or inaccurate registration data in the event registration form completed by the participants.
5. Once the participant’s registration has been duly processed, there will be no refund for any participant who does not eventually take part in the event for whatever reason.
6. Please be reminded that all runners are required to collect their race kits within the dates provided. Race kits will not be available after the collection period.
7. All colors, designs, and materials of merchandise (such as event tees, finisher medals, bibs, goodies bags, etc.) are subject to change without notice.
8. Please note that T-shirt sizes chosen at the time of registration are final and cannot be exchanged during race kit collection.

Event Participation

1. Bibs given to the participants during the Race Kit Collection are compulsory to be worn at all times during the event. Entry will be prohibited otherwise.
2. While every reasonable precaution will be taken by the organizer to ensure the participants' safety, participants attending the event are solely at their own risk. The organizer will not be responsible or held liable for any injury or death, however arising, from training for, during, or after participation in the event.
3. It is the sole responsibility of every participant to inform the medical staff/safety marshal of the session regarding any injury or reason they cannot exercise.
4. Should any participant feel fatigued, restless, or injured at any time during or before the session, they must immediately inform the medical staff or safety marshal and refrain from joining the session.
5. The organizer reserves the right to amend the rules and regulations of the event, which will be reflected on the event's registration platform. It is the responsibility of all participants to stay informed of any changes.
6. The organizer reserves the right to change the date and/or venue or to postpone or cancel the event for any reason whatsoever, including force majeure (i.e., due to the occurrence of any incident, condition, or event beyond the reasonable control of the organizer and which, in the organizer’s opinion, renders it impossible or unsafe to hold the event, such as haze, storm, rain, inclement weather, wind, act of God, terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks, or other conditions) at any time without prior notice to the participant. In such cases, the organizer will make an effort to inform the participant prior to the event date. If the event has to be postponed or canceled, there shall be NO refund of fees, and the organizer shall not be liable for any loss or inconvenience caused.
7. Participants must ensure that they have read and understood the Personal Data Protection Notice regarding the collection, retention, use, disclosure, and management of their personal data. By reading and agreeing to it, participants authorize and allow the organizer and/or any of its subsidiary companies to collect, retain, use, and disclose their personal data for the purposes mentioned in the Personal Data Protection Notice.