Borobudur Marathon attracts 12,500 participants in Magelang
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi said the event supported sports tourism and offered economic opportunities for small businesses and accommodation providers.
A total of 12,500 runners took part in the 2026 Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon in Magelang, Central Java. The full marathon accounted for 5,000 participants, followed by the half-marathon with 4,200 and the 10K with 3,300.
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi said the race attracted visitors from various regions, demonstrating the growth of sports tourism. He also said the event opened up economic opportunities for local micro, small and medium enterprises and accommodation businesses.
Luthfi commended residents for welcoming the marathon, saying their annual gatherings beside the course strengthened community ties. He said sport could bring people of different ranks and positions together through a shared interest in health, and expressed hope that sporting activities would promote togetherness rather than division.
The governor hoped the marathon would become a leading sporting attraction while encouraging healthier living and delivering further tourism and economic benefits locally. Central Java Regional Secretary Sumarno said the race was among the major distance-running events closing a series of major sporting events staged across Indonesia since early 2026.
