Semarang 10K 2026

Semarang 10K 2026 brings a competitive 10 km city road race to Balai Kota Semarang (Semarang City Hall) on Sunday, 13 December 2026. The race is the fourth and final stop of The Ultimate 10K Series 2026, following Bandung, Surabaya and Tangerang. Organised by Harian Kompas with Bank BJB support, it combines a timed road-racing challenge with the distinctive streets and heritage of Central Java's provincial capital.

The 2026 event and race atmosphere

The organiser's 2026 event homepage identifies a 3,500-runner target and promotes a performance-focused edition under the theme “GO FASTER”. The start-and-finish race base is Semarang City Hall on Jalan Pemuda No. 148. The surrounding city centre offers a mix of historic buildings, busy commercial streets and traditional urban neighbourhoods. A final, verified 2026 route map has not yet been established, so descriptions of the wider city are context, not a promise of specific landmarks on the course.

One distance, several podium divisions

The advertised main distance is 10K. The organiser's 2026 promotional page names 10K Overall, 10K National, 10K Master 40+ and 10K Student podium divisions. Overall is promoted for qualifying Indonesian and international runners, National and Master for Indonesian runners, and Student for eligible school-age athletes. The 2026 page indicates a minimum age of 14 for the main divisions and a 40+ threshold for Masters; school category participation is restricted by age and eligibility. Check the final rules for proof of age, nationality and student status. These are award divisions within the same 10 km race, not four separate course distances.

The organiser's developing 2026 homepage advertises a combined IDR 418 million prize pool across podium categories. The published final award schedule and qualification rules should be reconfirmed closer to the event; old FAQ and rules pages on the organiser's domain still contain 2023 and 2025 dates, which must not be mistaken for current-edition arrangements.

Practical planning for race day

The ARC listing presently carries a 05:00 WIB start from a race-calendar record, but the latest publicly accessible organiser material has not independently confirmed the 2026 gun time. Runners should follow the final race guide for assembly, bag drop, start pens, road closures, cut-off, water points and the race route. The event advertises an exclusive race jersey, bib, timing tag and finisher medal, subject to the organiser's final eligibility conditions.

A current-edition entry-price table, firm registration closure and race-pack collection schedule have not been independently verified. Do not reuse the historic entry fee, closing date or collection timetable shown in the organiser's older FAQs. Check the official Semarang 10K website and @semarang10k for current booking availability and the participant guide.