Grand start to first-ever Kuching Marathon

Runners passing the old Kuching Resident's Office during the first ever marathon, which begun at 3am on Sunday. Runners taking selfies before the start of the Kuching Marathon at Padang Merdeka. More than 5,500 participants signed up for run distances between 5km and 42km. Runners with medals making a group victory sign at the end of the marathon.

KUCHING: The next Kuching Marathon will be a bigger and better affair.

The state government has pledged to double the total prize money next year to RM250,000 (RM30,000 for first place male and female winners) and will seek to get the event accredited by international marathon bodies.