Maybank Marathon 2026 in Bali Offers Rp3 Billion Prize
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At a glance
- - Maybank Indonesia has set a total prize purse of Rp3 billion for the Maybank Marathon 2026 in Bali, which attracted 14,100 participants from 46 countries.
- The event featured four categories: full marathon, half marathon, 10km race, and a wheelchair division, with Kenyan runners Michael Kimani Kamau and Veronicah Njeri Maina winning the Men's and Women's Open Marathon categories, respectively.
- President Director Steffano Ridwan highlighted the event's integration of sports with tourism and its positive impact on the local community and government.
The Maybank Marathon 2026 in Bali offered a substantial Rp3 billion prize pool, drawing a significant international field of 14,100 runners from 46 countries. The event, in its 15th edition, included a full marathon, half marathon, 10km race, and a wheelchair division, with races commencing in the early morning hours. Kenya's Michael Kimani Kamau won the Men's Open Marathon in 2:16:10, while compatriot Veronicah Njeri Maina took the Women's Open title in 2:37:22. National divisions also saw victories, with Robi Syianturi winning the Men's Marathon and Ina Lydia the Women's. Open category winners received Rp260 million, and National winners received Rp100 million. Maybank Indonesia President Director Steffano Ridwan emphasized the marathon's role in blending sports with tourism, aiming for a positive impact on the local community and government. He noted the strong international turnout, stating that nearly one in ten participants hailed from abroad, showcasing Indonesia effectively. Maybank Marathon Project Director Bambang Irawan detailed the extensive preparation, spanning months and covering all logistical aspects from course setup to participant safety and medical services. Isania Tarigan, runner-up in the Women's National Marathon, shared her experience, highlighting the enthusiastic support from the local community. "The residents were very supportive with their cheers," she said, noting how the crowd provided a vital energy boost to exhausted runners. This sentiment underscores the event's success not just as a sporting competition but as a community engagement initiative.
Through sustainability, we hope it can have a positive impact on the local community and government.
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