Jakarta Running Festival Marathon
Jakarta's full marathon leaves Gelora Bung Karno and tours the capital's major roads and landmarks, with predawn humidity and a strict cutoff shaping strategy.
Quick facts
- Gelora Bung Karno anchors the start and finish.
- Five-hour cutoff demands realistic race planning.
- Capital-city avenues provide a broad urban tour.
- Heat and humidity intensify quickly after dawn.
About the Jakarta Running Festival Marathon
A multi-day celebration based at the national sports complex, Jakarta Running Festival attracts a large national field; the marathon is its longest race.
Course
The urban road route begins and ends at Gelora Bung Karno while showcasing central Jakarta. Broad avenues support rhythm, but turns, heat, and dense city conditions add difficulty.
Race-day weather
October is hot and humid, even around an early start. Runners must respect the five-hour limit while avoiding an opening pace that becomes costly after sunrise.
Past Jakarta Running Festival Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Jakarta Running Festival Marathon FAQ
When is the Jakarta Running Festival Marathon?
The 2026 Jakarta Running Festival Marathon is on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Is Jakarta Running Festival Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Jakarta Running Festival Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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