Alor Setar Half Marathon
Alor Setar, Malaysia · Saturday 16 August 2025
Taking place in the historic and culturally rich city of Alor Setar, this Malaysian half marathon offers a blend of modern cityscapes, lush rice paddies, and traditional architecture. The course is relatively flat, making it ideal for runners seeking a fast time, though the humid tropical climate can be a factor.\n\nWith local music, cheering spectators, and post-race festivities, this event captures the lively spirit of Malaysia’s running scene. It’s a race that blends history, culture, and spo
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Adjusted Time
1:51:29
Time difference: +6.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain114m
Elevation High16m
Elevation Low3m
Weather Forecast
High30°C
Low24°C
Chance of Rain1%
Alor Setar Half Marathon 2025 Course Analysis
Alor Setar Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Alor Setar, Malaysia, scheduled for Saturday 16 August 2025. The course is run on road surface with 114m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 16m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Alor Setar Half Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 114m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 3m to 16m above sea level (13m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for August, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Hot conditions are expected, with temperatures between 24°C and 30°C. Heat is one of the biggest performance factors in marathon running — research shows that for every degree above 15°C, marathon times slow by approximately 1-2%. Extra hydration and a conservative start are strongly recommended. There is a low chance of rain (1%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Alor Setar Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
How Difficult Is Alor Setar Half Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Alor Setar Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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