Kuching Marathon

PREMIER ELITE MARATHONERS (PEM)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. What is PEM?
Premier Elite Marathoners (PEM) is a special recognition awarded to runners who complete all three major Sarawak marathons in 2026: Miri Marathon, Bintulu Marathon, and Kuching Marathon.

2. Do I need to register for PEM?
No separate registration is required. Runners who register, participate, and complete all three events within the official cut off time (COT) will automatically qualify.

3. Is there a fee for PEM? PEM recognition is free. Runners only pay the standard registration fees for each marathon event.

4. How do I qualify? Which categories are eligible?
To qualify, runners must complete all three Full Marathons (FM) or all three Half Marathons (HM) in 2026. Only FM and HM categories are eligible.

5. Can I mix categories?
No. Runners must complete either all FM or all HM. Mixing categories is not allowed.

6. Which marathons are included in PEM 2026?
• Miri Marathon – 12 April 2026
• Bintulu Marathon – 2 August 2026
• Kuching Marathon – 27 September 2026
All three must be completed to earn PEM recognition.

7. Can I still qualify if I missed the Miri Marathon 2026? No. Missing the Miri Marathon means the trilogy cannot be completed.

2. ⁠What can i do?
You may join the PEM 2027 series. Remember to register in 2027 starting with Miri Marathon, then Bintulu Marathon and Kuching Marathon.