Decathlon sponsored the bags and also hosted the PAR 2025 race kit collection. Photo credits to Ronnie See.

How Pacemakers Anniversary Run Became A Must-Join Event

The Pacemakers Anniversary Run (PAR) 2025 marked a major milestone this year, celebrating 20 years of teamwork, endurance, and community spirit.

Held at Padang Merbok, this annual relay race brought together passionate runners from all over Malaysia. This year’s event was extra special, with more teams, exciting prizes, and a strong lineup of sponsors supporting the race.

Decathlon played a key role by sponsoring race bags and hosting the race kit collection at their Nu Sentral outlet.

Uphaplast, as the main sponsor, helped elevate the event with attractive cash prizes, while brands contributed to making the race an unforgettable experience.

The rest of the sponsors are:
– The Marathon Shop.
– Brooks.
– XTEP
– Nongshim.
– Warrior.
– Red Bull.
– Chek Hup.
– Delfi.
– Luxury.
– Sunshine Bakeries Malaysia.
– Excel.
– Himalaya Salt.
– N8 Sport Nutrition.
– Karta Coconut Water
– Pure Events.
– Snek Ku.

Adding to the excitement, Brooks, Shokz, and XTEP set up booths at the event, giving runners the chance to explore the latest in running gear, footwear, and accessories.

Chek Hup kept everyone energized by giving out free coffee, while Red Bull ensured all participants stayed refreshed with a can of their sparkling energy drink.

These on-site activations brought extra value and engagement to the event, making the experience even more enjoyable for all the attendees.

Participants started to arrive at Padang Merbok around 6.15 AM. There was a short warm-up session for the runners before the race.

At 7:30 AM sharp, runners took off in a thrilling relay challenge through Padang Merbok, Tugu Negara, and Monkey Hill, pushing their limits and showcasing incredible team spirit.

Mr Mike from XTEP awarded a pair of XTEP 260X 2.0 Carbon Plate shoes to the fastest man and woman category. Photo credits to Eugene Lee.

The event concluded with an exciting prize-giving ceremony for:
– Men’s Open Category – Top 5 Teams.
– Mixed Open Category – Top 10 Teams.
– Mixed Veteran Category – Top 5 Teams.
– Women’s Open Category – Top 5 Teams.
– Fastest Male & Female Solo Runners.

The top-performing teams from the 4 categories received:
– trophies.
– cash prizes.
– Brooks.
– The Marathon Shop vouchers.
– Shokz foldable bottles and sports belts.
– XTEP.
– N8 Sport Nutrition.

The champion for the Best Dressed – Team category. Photo credits to Eugene Lee.

This year, the Best Dress category managed to attract a few teams to wear their best costumes during the race! There are 2 categories: Best Dressed Team (Top 5 teams) and also the solo Best Dressed.

A standout moment from the event? Seeing SJKC Yuk Chai bring the most prominent team with 11 teams competing! Their dedication and team spirit were truly inspiring.

11 teams, all from SJKC Yuk Chai with the highest team participation in the event. Photo credits to Ronnie See.

All participants also received a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf vouchers, and medals.

The Pacemakers Anniversary Run (PAR) is a celebration of dedication, perseverance, and community support. Over the past 20 years, the event has grown stronger, thanks to the unwavering support of sponsors and the enthusiasm of the running community.

With each passing year, the event continues to expand, attracting more participants, brands, and partners who believe in the power of sports to bring people together.

For businesses looking to connect with a passionate and active audience, PAR 2026 presents a valuable opportunity to be part of something truly special.