Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009

Dear Runner,

If you are reading this then, congratulations to you, as that would mean that you’ve signed up to run in the upcoming Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009!

This is the first out of three Newsletters you will receive until the upcoming inaugural Standard Chartered KL Marathon. We will provide you with News and Information about the upcoming event to make sure, you don’t miss anything.

After Launching the Registration on March 13 2009 close to 11,000 Runners out of 47 countries signed up for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon – and more to come!

No matter the category registered, you’re definitely in for a great time as the Race promises to be a challenging yet fulfilling experience for all.

Running Clinics

If you’re starting to worry about how to go about preparing for the Race, don’t! Just sign up for any of our Running Clinics, which will be taking place at Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur. Sign up now for the next Running Clinic on "Injury Prevention" on Sunday, 24 May 2009. READ MORE

Run For a Cause

Want to contribute to charity, well here’s your chance! By registering to “Run For a Cause,” you can help raise money for any of the 5 chosen charities and stand to have your registration fee waived. READ MORE

Volunteers

Even if your family and friends are not running, that doesn’t mean they can’t join in on the excitement. Volunteers are needed! Volunteers are the backbone of any sporting event. READ MORE

Road Shows

Run and Set the Record with local celebrities, Standard Chartered Management and passionate runners. Register to be a part of the Malaysian Book of Records Treadmill Challenge. READ MORE

Sponsor offers

We are pleased to announce as well three new partners of the Marathon. Besides the Title Sponsor Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia Berhad and Gold Sponsor MSIG Insurance who were with us from the beginning – we are proud to welcome Reebok as an official Sponsor and Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur as the official Hotel. Find out what promotions and special offers our sponsors are running for the registered Standard Chartered KL Marathon runners. For example: Crowne Plaza is offering special rates for a Deluxe Single room RM 255 + 15% tax and Deluxe Double room for RM 285 + 15% tax inclusive of buffet breakfast. These special rates are valid from today until 7 June 2009! READ MORE

Get Social!

Lastly, if your friends and family have not signed up for the Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2009 yet, get them to sign up today! Not only will you get a good workout, you will also probably make a new friend or two, who share the same passion as you do. Join us at any of the Standard Chartered KL Marathon social networks listed below. Once you’re a member, you will also get the latest updates and notifications pertaining to the marathon. Just click on the below links to get started!