Sibu:A total of 4,160 runners are anticipated to participate in the RSAWIT International Marathon 2026 on November 22, with prize money totaling RM261,000. Among the participants, 64 international runners from 14 countries will join the event.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, organizing chairman Michael Lau Chai Hing announced that 98.46% of the registered participants are Malaysians. Sarawak leads the local participation with 3,666 runners, followed by Sabah with 91 and Kuala Lumpur with 77. Internationally, Kenya tops the list with 29 runners, followed by Singapore, Brunei, China, Indonesia, and Thailand.

The marathon, organized by Rimbunan Sawit Berhad in collaboration with the Sibu Division Tourism Task Group, aims to boost Sibu's reputation as a sports tourism destination. Four categories will be contested the full marathon (42 kilometers), half marathon (21km), competitive run (10km), and fun run (3km). Winners of the 42km International Open category will receive RM10,000 each.

To ensure safety, Jalan Bujang Suntong will close from 10 pm on November 21 to 8 am the next day, with Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg closed from 5.30 am to 7 am on November 22. The event will also include a photography competition, a creative costume contest for the fun run, and a Marathon Bazaar from November 20 to 22.