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Marathon in Putrajaya scoring point with global recognition

Marathon in Putrajaya scoring point with global recognition

The Star02-07-2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A record 33,000 participants from 48 countries will compete at the SCORE Marathon 2025 in Putra­jaya on July 13.
Adding to the prestige of the event presented by AIA Vitality is its recognition as a World Athletics Label Road Race, placing it among 301 certified events globally and one of only three in Malaysia with the distinction.
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