KUCHING, Sept. 25 -- The Kuching Marathon 2026 scheduled for Sunday (September 27) has been cancelled due to the prevailing haze situation affecting Kuching and surrounding areas.

In announcing the cancellation, the Kuching Marathon Association (KMA) said it had been continuously monitoring Air Pollutant Index (API) readings and other environmental indicators since the onset of the haze.

It said the decision was made after consultation with relevant authorities and medical advisers, with the health and safety of participants, crew members, volunteers, officials, medical teams, and the public taking precedence.

"To honour the commitment of our runners, all registered participants may collect their finisher medal and finisher tee startin...