Two Runners Injured by Wrong-Way Motorcycle in Kuala Lumpur Marathon — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Two runners were injured in the Kuala Lumpur Marathon 10K when a motorcycle went the wrong way and hit them. The rider tested positive for alcohol and was fleeing from police, according to Marathon Handbook. The male runner hurt his knee and hand, while the woman suffered neck injuries.
Both runners are expected to recover, thanks to bystanders and fellow runners, per race organizers. The 10K attracted over 9,800 participants. The marathon and half-marathon followed on Sunday, with Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes winning. Read more everyday miles coverage.
The rider faces charges under Malaysia’s Road Transport Act and Penal Code. He recorded a breath reading of 164mg/100ml, above the legal limit. The rider and his passenger are in custody, with no charges announced yet. Related: Injury Recovery Tips for Marathon Runners.
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A motorcycle rider struck two runners during the 10K event, causing injuries. Two runners were injured in the Kuala Lumpur Marathon 10K when a motorcycle went the wrong way and hit them. The rider tested positive for alcohol and was fleeing from police, according to Marathon Handbook. The male runner hurt his knee and hand, while the woman suffered neck injuries.
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Runner World published this brief on October 6, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 4, 2026.
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