Course Map
About this Race
The Jakarta Marathon is Indonesia's premier road race, a flat course through the sprawling capital that passes the National Monument and the city's grand boulevards on roads cleared from the usual dense traffic. The level terrain is fast by profile, but the heavy heat and humidity of the October staging make pacing and hydration the central concern. It draws a large domestic field in a lively celebration of running in one of the world's biggest cities. The flat layout rewards steady effort once the climate is respected. It suits runners who want to experience a massive, energetic Southeast Asian capital on foot and don't expect the conditions to allow a personal best.
Course Insight
Jakarta is run in tropical heat and humidity on a flat city course, where conditions overwhelm any concern about gradient. Go out slow, drink early, and accept that goal pace may need to soften as the sun climbs. The level urban route offers nothing to hide a fast start behind. Crowds and energy are lively and growing. Pace for the climate and the flat profile rewards the disciplined.
Difficulty Breakdown
Mostly due to challenging typical weather.
Course Details
- Course type
- Loop
- Elevation gain
- 156m
- Elevation loss
- 132m
- Highest point
- 32m
- Lowest point
- 8m
- Net drop
- 24m
- Start
- Monumen Nasional (Monas)
- Cutoff time
- 7h 0m
Course Records
Race History
The Jakarta Marathon was first held in 2013 as Indonesia's premier road race, touring the sprawling capital past the National Monument and grand boulevards cleared of their usual dense traffic. Defined by the heavy tropical heat and humidity, it built its identity as a vibrant celebration of running in one of the world's biggest cities. From its founding it grew into a major Southeast Asian event. Held each October, it draws a large domestic field through the metropolis.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta (CGK), Halim Perdanakusuma (HLP)
- Best area to stay
- Menteng for proximity to the Monas course and leafy stays, Sudirman and SCBD for modern business hotels, and Kemang for trendy, quieter options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the National Monument (Monas); take the MRT or TransJakarta to Monas or Bundaran HI and walk to the start.