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Could Jakarta Running Festival Have the Best Race Course Support in Southeast Asia?
Could Jakarta Running Festival Have the Best Race Course Support in Southeast Asia?
|By John Yeong
Southeast Asia’s road racing calendar is packed with marquee destination races, but the sheer electric pulse of the Jakarta Running Festival (JRF) is making runners across the region reconsider where... Read more...
Defying the Haze: Jakarta Running Festival Ignites the Streets with Electric Cheer Zones and Indonesian Pride
Defying the Haze: Jakarta Running Festival Ignites the Streets with Electric Cheer Zones and Indonesian Pride
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Tens of thousands of runners turned out before dawn in Jakarta this morning for the half marathon and 5km races of the Jakarta Running Festival (JRF), transforming the capital’s arterial... Read more...
Jakarta Running Festival 2026: SportPlus Heads to Indonesia's Biggest Running Celebration
Jakarta Running Festival 2026: SportPlus Heads to Indonesia's Biggest Running Celebration
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Southeast Asia’s running calendar shifts into high gear next week as the Jakarta Running Festival (JRF) 2026 takes over the vibrant streets of Indonesia’s capital from 22 to 25 October... Read more...
Running the Indonesian Capital: adidas and Jakarta Running Festival Unveil the Limited Adizero EVO SL JRF 2026
Running the Indonesian Capital: adidas and Jakarta Running Festival Unveil the Limited Adizero EVO SL JRF 2026
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Every marathon city has a pulse—a rhythm felt in the early morning humidity, the camaraderie of running crews winding through city avenues, and the shared anticipation as race weekend approaches.... Read more...
What is Jakarta Running Festival ? : Why Southeast Asia’s Rising Road Racing Powerhouse Belongs on Your Radar
What is Jakarta Running Festival ? : Why Southeast Asia’s Rising Road Racing Powerhouse Belongs on Your Radar
|By Sport Plus News Desk
With major marathons across East Asia and Europe demanding intense ballot luck and long-haul flights, Singapore’s running community has increasingly looked closer to home for marquee race weekends. Enter the... Read more...
Cycling Penang Round-the-Island: The Complete Coastal and Mountain Pass Guide
Cycling Penang Round-the-Island: The Complete Coastal and Mountain Pass Guide
|By Sport Plus News Desk
The definitive guide to cycling Penang Round-the-Island (RTI) — 80 km to 100 km covering George Town heritage, the Balik Pulau nutmeg hills, Teluk Bahang Dam climb, bike hotels, and... Read more...
KLSCM 2026: Yeow Ni Jia Retains Malaysian Crown, Debutant Esther Joy Chen Wins as Singapore’s Rachel See Dominates Half Marathon
KLSCM 2026: Yeow Ni Jia Retains Malaysian Crown, Debutant Esther Joy Chen Wins as Singapore’s Rachel See Dominates Half Marathon
|By John Yeong
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 October 2026 – Homegrown endurance talent took center stage at Dataran Merdeka today as the 18th edition of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2026 served... Read more...
KLSCM 2026 Returns to Dataran Merdeka: Muhammad Haziq and Mercy Jebiwott Triumphant in IHH 10km
KLSCM 2026 Returns to Dataran Merdeka: Muhammad Haziq and Mercy Jebiwott Triumphant in IHH 10km
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Tens of thousands of running shoes hit the tarmac in downtown Kuala Lumpur this morning as the 18th edition of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM 2026) made its... Read more...
Running the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon: Course Breakdown, Flyovers and Tropical Heat Tactics
Running the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon: Course Breakdown, Flyovers and Tropical Heat Tactics
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Traveling for the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM)? Complete course guide — highway flyovers, AKLEH & DUKE sectors, tropical heat pacing, top hotels, and clean carb-loading. Read more...
Cross-Border Cycling: Riding Johor from Singapore
Cross-Border Cycling: Riding Johor from Singapore
|By Sport Plus News Desk
The complete cyclist's guide to riding from Singapore into Johor — Woodlands Causeway border clearance, the Johor Cycling Series 136 km loop, roadside kopitiams, JB hotels, and pro bike shops. Read more...
Best Running Routes in Beijing: Olympic Forest Park, Imperial Lakes and Ancient City Walls
Best Running Routes in Beijing: Olympic Forest Park, Imperial Lakes and Ancient City Walls
|By Sport Plus News Desk
Discover the best running routes in Beijing — from the dedicated tartan track at Olympic Forest Park to the historic Shichahai Hutong lakes and the Temple of Heaven. Complete guide... Read more...
Nicole Low Wins Nagoya City Half Marathon 2026 in 1:17:41, Moves Closer to Singapore Half Marathon Record
Nicole Low Wins Nagoya City Half Marathon 2026 in 1:17:41, Moves Closer to Singapore Half Marathon Record
|By John Yeong
Nicole Low's half marathon rivalry with Vanessa Lee continues to edge both closer to national mark, as Malaysia's Esther Joy Chen obliterates Malaysian national record with a time of 1:19:27... Read more...
Tokyo Marathon Travel Guide: 10 Essential Things Every Runner Should Know Before Racing in Tokyo
Tokyo Marathon Travel Guide: 10 Essential Things Every Runner Should Know Before Racing in Tokyo
|By SportPlus Feature
From race-day rules and cultural etiquette to carb-loading spots and navigating Shinjuku at sunrise, here’s what every international runner should know before taking on the Tokyo Marathon. Read more...
Southeast Asian Distance Running Hits New Heights: National Records Fall at Tokyo Marathon 2026
Southeast Asian Distance Running Hits New Heights: National Records Fall at Tokyo Marathon 2026
|By John Yeong
Monumental finishes for Southeast Asian and Philippines athletes as national records fall in Tokyo. Read more...
Run Into KK: Global ASICS Team Hosts Pre-Tokyo Marathon Shakeout Run on the KK Line
Run Into KK: Global ASICS Team Hosts Pre-Tokyo Marathon Shakeout Run on the KK Line
|By SportPlus News
The KK Line, usually reserved for vehicles weaving through central Tokyo, transformed into a runners-only stretch of smooth tarmac. For two miles, participants experienced something extraordinary: running on a closed... Read more...
Interview with Raymond Sng: Singapore’s Garmin Virtual 21.1km Winner Reflects on Garmin Run Taipei Experience
Interview with Raymond Sng: Singapore’s Garmin Virtual 21.1km Winner Reflects on Garmin Run Taipei Experience
|By John Yeong
Singapore's Garmin Virtual Run 21.1km winner reflects on his Garmin Run Taipei experience with SportPlus.sg, looks to improve further in the near future. Read more...
Garmin Taipei Shakeout Run Warms Up Runners Ahead of Garmin Run Asia Series: Taipei Station 2025
Garmin Taipei Shakeout Run Warms Up Runners Ahead of Garmin Run Asia Series: Taipei Station 2025
|By SportPlus News
Led by Garmin Run Club Taiwan, participants as well as invited guests and Garmin ambassadors took part in a short 4.2km shakeout run. Read more...
Garmin Asia Ambassadors Arrive in Taipei for Garmin Run Asia Series with Garmin Run Taipei Set to Kick Off This Sunday
Garmin Asia Ambassadors Arrive in Taipei for Garmin Run Asia Series with Garmin Run Taipei Set to Kick Off This Sunday
|By SportPlus News
Garmin Asia ambassadors, including Hong Beom Seok, Earth Oscar, Ann Pow, and Leanne Seto, touch down in Taipei for Garmin Run Asia Series. Read more...
Stephen Curry Launches Curry Camp Asia Debut in Chongqing, China
Stephen Curry Launches Curry Camp Asia Debut in Chongqing, China
|By John Yeong
NBA star kicks off 2025 Curry Brand China Tour with Curry Con and first-ever Asian Curry Camp. Read more...
Live from Chongqing, China: Stephen Curry Headlines Curry Brand World Tour in Chongqing, China
Live from Chongqing, China: Stephen Curry Headlines Curry Brand World Tour in Chongqing, China
|By John Yeong
Stephen Curry and Under Armour Bring Curry Camp and Curry Con to Chongqing, Inspiring the Next Generation of Asian Basketball Talent. Read more...
Run at the Foot of a Legend: Mt. Fuji International Marathon 2025
Run at the Foot of a Legend: Mt. Fuji International Marathon 2025
|By SportPlus News
Win Your Way to Mount Fuji, Japan: Enter Our Bib Giveaway This Week. Read more...
Sebastian Cheong’s Japanese Marathon Treble: A Race Hat-Trick of Endurance and Determination
Sebastian Cheong’s Japanese Marathon Treble: A Race Hat-Trick of Endurance and Determination
|By SportPlus Feature
Singapore ultra runner completes a personal marathon grand slam with Kyoto Marathon, Osaka Marathon and Tokyo Marathon added to the list. Read more...
Win a Run-cation to Hong Kong, Taipei, Hanoi or Kuala Lumpur When You Sign Up for Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024
Win a Run-cation to Hong Kong, Taipei, Hanoi or Kuala Lumpur When You Sign Up for Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2024
|By SportPlus News
Fan of overseas races and running trips? Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon is offering a generous giveaway for your runcation dreams. Read more...
Nagoya Marathon : Celebrating Women And Breaking Down Stereotypes
Nagoya Marathon : Celebrating Women And Breaking Down Stereotypes
|By Hana Basir
From a Meet and Greet with New Balance Athletes Camille French and Nozomi Tanaka, to the New Balance Shakeout Run, women were empowered Read more...
Over 31,000 Runners Cross Finish Line as New Balance Nagoya Marathon 2024 witnesses Record Crowd
Over 31,000 Runners Cross Finish Line as New Balance Nagoya Marathon 2024 witnesses Record Crowd
|By John Yeong
Singapore Women make bold statements with inspired runs amidst the cold of Nagoya City. Read more...
Riding Towards A Greener Future: TaiSPO and TAIPEI CYCLE 2024 Concludes with Showcase of Most Sustainable Solutions
Riding Towards A Greener Future: TaiSPO and TAIPEI CYCLE 2024 Concludes with Showcase of Most Sustainable Solutions
|By Hana Basir
With sustainability as the theme of the TAIPEI CYCLE 2024 exhibition, countless booths had on display their creatively green designs. Read more...
Journey to Nagoya Marathon 2024: Celebrating Strong Women
Journey to Nagoya Marathon 2024: Celebrating Strong Women
|By Hanida Hussein
Months of dedication unleashed as three inspirational women gear up to race in the Nagoya City Marathon and Nagoya Women's Marathon. Read more...
Pedalling To The Future: TAIPEI CYCLE and TaiSPO 2024 Showcases Industry's Best High-Tech Innovations
Pedalling To The Future: TAIPEI CYCLE and TaiSPO 2024 Showcases Industry's Best High-Tech Innovations
|By Hana Basir
With over 3,000 booths displaying the industry's best creations, it is easy to get overwhelmed. So, what were some things that caught our eye? Find out here. PHOTO: HANA BASIR,... Read more...
Hong Kong's Cyclothon Returns in January 2022, Singaporeans Can Participate Virtually
Hong Kong's Cyclothon Returns in January 2022, Singaporeans Can Participate Virtually
|By SportPlus News
Participants of the 2022 Hong Kong Cyclothon will enjoy a Spectacular New Route on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Read more...