Klippa Shopping Centre (IKEA Batu Kawan)
Batu Kawan, mainland
27 to 29 November, 11am to 7pm
Directions in Google MapsPenang Bridge International Marathon 2026
Sun 13 December 2026: full marathon, half marathon and 10km across the Second Penang Bridge, starting and finishing at Aspen Vision City, Batu Kawan.
Photo: MarkBA, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sun 13 December 2026, from Aspen Vision City, Batu Kawan.
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The Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) is Penang's big road race, run on the Second Penang Bridge, the 24km Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge. In 2026 it is on Sun 13 December. The start and finish are at Aspen Vision City in Batu Kawan, on the mainland end of the bridge.
It is a night race. The full marathon flags off at 1.30am, the half marathon at 3am and the 10km at 6.30am, so runners travel to Batu Kawan on the Saturday night, Sat 12 December. Entries for 2026 are closed.
The bridge is closed to traffic for the race. Race day is not a public holiday.
Maraton Antarabangsa Jambatan Pulau Pinang 2026
PBIM 2026 berlangsung pada Ahad, 13 Disember 2026. Larian bermula dan tamat di Aspen Vision City, Batu Kawan, dan merentasi Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah (Jambatan Kedua Pulau Pinang). Waktu pelepasan: maraton penuh 1.30 pagi, separuh maraton 3.00 pagi dan 10km 6.30 pagi. Pek perlumbaan diambil di Klippa (IKEA Batu Kawan) pada 27 hingga 29 November, Aspen House, George Town pada 4 hingga 6 Disember, dan Aspen Vision City pada 10 hingga 12 Disember.
Race night, Sat 12 December into Sun 13 December
Flag-off times from the organiser for 2026.
1.30am
Full marathon (42.195km)
Cut-off 7 hours: finish by 8.30am.
3am
Half marathon (21km)
The organiser's published time: check the official race guide before race night.
6.30am
10km run
Cut-off 1 hour 30 minutes: finish by 8am.
Getting to the start
The Second Penang Bridge closes to traffic from the night before: in 2024 and 2025, from 11pm on the Saturday to 10am on the Sunday. The first Penang Bridge stays open, so from the island, cross on the first bridge and allow extra time. In 2025 the organisers ran shuttle buses to the start from the island and the mainland: check your runner's guide for the pick-up points.
Coming to watch
The bridge is closed to everyone except runners and race crew, so supporters gather at the start and finish at Aspen Vision City. The 10km field finishes by 8am and the last full marathon runners by 8.30am.
Race pack collection
Three venues, from late November to the Saturday before the race.
Aspen House
George Town, island
4 to 6 December, 11am to 7pm
Directions in Google MapsAspen Vision City
Batu Kawan, mainland (the race start)
10 and 11 December, 11am to 7pm; 12 December, 9am to 2pm
Directions in Google MapsFull details on penangmarathon.gov.my.
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The start is on the mainland and the second bridge is closed on race night. A bed on the mainland side saves the first-bridge detour in the small hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Penang Bridge Marathon 2026?
The Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) 2026 is on Sunday 13 December 2026. The organiser lists flag-off times of 1.30am for the full marathon, 3am for the half marathon (check the official race guide) and 6.30am for the 10km, so most runners travel to the start on the Saturday night.
Where does the race start?
At Aspen Vision City in Batu Kawan, on the mainland side of the Second Penang Bridge (Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge). The race starts and finishes there. Batu Kawan has been the start since the 2024 race.
Can I still register for 2026?
No. Entries for 2026 are closed. Watch penangmarathon.gov.my for the next edition.
Where do I collect my race pack?
At Klippa Shopping Centre (IKEA Batu Kawan) from 27 to 29 November or Aspen House in George Town from 4 to 6 December (both 11am to 7pm), or at Aspen Vision City on 10 and 11 December (11am to 7pm) and 12 December (9am to 2pm). Collection ends at 2pm on the Saturday before the race.
Is the Second Penang Bridge closed on race day?
Yes, to all traffic. In 2024 and 2025 it closed from 11pm on the Saturday to 10am on the Sunday, and the first Penang Bridge stayed open.
How long is the bridge?
The Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge is 24km long, with 16.9km over the sea, according to its operator, Jambatan Kedua. It links Batu Kawan on the mainland with Batu Maung on the island.
Is there an elite category?
Yes, from 2026. The Full Marathon Challenge and Half Marathon Challenge have qualifying times and limited places, and the cash prizes go to those categories.
Is race day a public holiday?
No. It is a Sunday. Plan for road closures around Batu Kawan and the bridge from the Saturday night.