Sunrise starts, village cheers, and rice field views — the Maybank Bali Marathon 2025 is more than just a run. Here’s everything you need to know before race day.
On your marks! Come August 25, 2025, it’s not just the golden sands of Bali heating up, it’s the pavement too. Each year, the island’s vibrant streets become even more alive with the sound of pounding feet and cheering crowds as the Maybank Bali Marathon 2025 returns in full stride.
First held in 2012 and now entering its 13th year, the Maybank Bali Marathon 2025 has evolved from a niche event into one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic running festivals where endurance meets culture, and every kilometre tells a story.
Ready to find out why this race was named one of the “52 Best Races on Earth” by Runner’s World and “Best Marathon” in 2016? Keep reading.
Tell us, what is the Maybank Bali marathon?
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In 2020, the Maybank Bali Marathon became Indonesia’s first and only Elite Label road race, awarded by World Athletics. This prestigious status is reserved for events that meet the highest international standards, from route certification by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), to fully closed roads, elite international runners, and top-tier safety, medical, and timing systems.
The 2025 edition promises a world-class race experience paired with the signature warmth, hospitality, and soul of Bali.
What makes the Bali marathon special for serious runners?
The Maybank Marathon is also part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Rankings, a global points-based system for amateur runners aged 40 and up.
Finishers of the 2025 event will have their times automatically counted toward their age group rank, spanning categories from 40 to 44 up to over 80, with the chance to qualify for the Wanda Age Group World Championships.
What should we expect at the Maybank Bali Marathon 2025?
Held in Gianyar Regency, east of Ubud, the Maybank Bali Marathon course is one of the most scenic in the region. Runners race past quiet rice fields at sunrise, with the scent of incense hanging in the air and glimpses of Balinese life unfolding around them.
While the official 2025 route map hasn’t been released, it’s likely to follow a similar path to past editions, winding through the lush streets of Gianyar and along temple-lined roads. A wave from a local or a smile from someone sweeping their front step makes it feel less like a race, more like a passage through a place that’s deeply alive.
It’s a celebration of movement and place, where the spiritual and the physical quietly coexist, and the journey becomes as meaningful as the finish line.
Where to go and what to do after you cross the finish line?
Once you’ve conquered the Maybank Marathon Bali 2025, stick around. Now that you’ve raced through the Island of the Gods, it’s time to rest, recover, and reward yourself — and we’ve got a few good ideas:
- Check-in and zen out at one of Bali’s best wellness villas. You deserve it!
- Find your flow at the top yoga studios in Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu, and Seseh
- Flaunt your post-marathon glow in Pererenan, which was crowned “Asia’s Coolest Neighbourhood” by Time Out in 2024
- Stay at Villa Kapungkur and explore Jimbaran, where golden beaches, cliffside villas, and seafood feasts await on Bali’s southern coast
- Catch some waves and soak up the surf culture in Uluwatu, Bali’s legendary cliffside surf haven.
- Celebrate by the sea with sunset cocktails and daybed lounging at Bali’s best beach clubs
Whether you’re chasing a new personal record or simply soaking up the atmosphere, the Maybank Bali Marathon 2025 proves that the best races don’t just move your legs — they also move your spirit.