The biggest half marathon in the Maldives is back for its 5th edition. 2,215 runners. 50+ countries. 8 race categories. One island. Join The Crowd.
Born in 2022 and grown 4.8x since, the Maldives Half Marathon is the nation's flagship distance event — bringing together international runners, local athletes, and first-timers for a race like no other.
With 305 registered half marathon runners in 2025, MHM is officially the largest half marathon in the country. As of April 2026, we already have over 130 half marathon participants, including 30 international runners.
The race is AIMS certified, part of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races, the home of world running.
From the Kids Mile to the full Half Marathon — there's a starting line for everyone. All registrations are handled by our official partner, iRunners Events.
The full MHM experience. Premium finisher medal, finisher shirt, pacers, full aid stations, and chip-timed results.
A serious distance challenge for runners building beyond 10K. Finisher medal, race shirt, and chip-timed results.
Our 10K — strong crowd support, well-placed water stations, and a vibrant finish line with music and post-race food.
A welcoming distance for families, first-timers, and casual runners. Finisher medal, race t-shirt, hydration stations.
An accessible category running alongside the 5K — same finish line, same celebration.
The next generation of runners. A celebration of movement, joy, and family at the heart of race weekend.
The Maldives Running Expo runs Tuesday through Thursday. Race day is Friday, 14 August 2026.
Brands, local fitness groups, latest gear & race kit collection.
Live music, sponsor activations, and networking.
The flagship distances. 21.1 km and 15 km.
10K — 400 runners hit the road.
1,000 runners + 30 wheelchair athletes.
The next generation. 385 young runners.
* Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
The Maldives is one of the lowest-lying nations on Earth — most of our islands sit barely a meter above the sea. Reefs aren't just habitat. They're a physical defense line. 3–5% of every race fee goes directly to protecting Maldivian marine ecosystems.
2026 Partner: Save The Beach. Funds will support a project building reefs in Villingili, the 5th ward of Malé City.
Run & Donate →Celebrating exceptional team participation across organisations. Bring your office, your resort, your sports club, or your family — and compete for the Whaleshark.
The team with the largest number of participants on the start line. Bring the office, bring the family, bring the whole island.
The team racking up the most combined kilometres across all categories from 5K to Half Marathon.
The most enthusiastic and supportive team. Matching kits, loud cheers — the crew that turns the course into a celebration.
The team that best demonstrates a year-round commitment to healthy living — training together, fuelling well, moving more.
Official MHM '26 gear — designed for runners, made to last. Available at the Maldives Running Expo.
Merchandise available at race-day pickup and the Maldives Running Expo (Tue–Thu before race day).
"The marathon was a fantastic event that exceeded my expectations. I'm grateful for the opportunity to participate and can't wait to do it again! Thanks to all who helped make it happen perfectly."
"The Tough Ten 10K had well-placed water stations with enthusiastic volunteers. Crowd support was strong, especially near the finish, boosting energy for the final push. Finish line was vibrant with music, a small expo, and ample post-race food."
"I ran, walked & even crawled. I was about to give up. But thanks to the support from officials and supporters along the way, specially from a guy near Amin Avenue mentioning it's 60% done — I'm really motivated and already ready for the next race."
Friday, 14 August 2026, in Hulhumalé, Maldives. The Maldives Running Expo runs Tuesday through Thursday before race day at the Hulhumalé Synthetic Track.
All registrations are handled by our official partner, iRunners Events. Head to irunnersevents.com and complete the online form.
Eight categories total: Half Marathon (21.1K), Fifteen K (15K), Tough Ten (10K), 5K Fun Run, Wheelchair Race, and Kids Mile — plus team-based Whaleshark Awards across 5 corporate sub-categories.
Expect tropical conditions — warm and humid. We start the Half Marathon at 5:15 AM specifically to avoid the heat of the day.
Yes. MHM is part of AIMS — the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races, the home of world running.
3–5% of every race fee is donated. In 2026, all funds go to Save The Beach to support a coral reef restoration project in Villingili, the 5th ward of Malé City. We've donated Rf 57,000 to date with a 2026 target of Rf 30,000.
Yes — corporates, resorts, and sports clubs can enter as a team. Five sub-categories (Small/Medium/Large Business, Resorts & Hotels, Sports Clubs) compete for four awards: Biggest Team, Distance Team, Team Spirit, and Health & Wellness.
Yes — bag drop is available at the race village, and water stations are positioned along the course with enthusiastic volunteers.
The full marathon (42.2K) returns in 2027 as part of the Maldives Challenge series. Reach out via the contact page to be the first to hear when registrations open.
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Maldives Half Marathon '26
