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[PHOTOS] All The Insta-Worthy Moments At The Penang Bridge International Marathon 2014

Apart from a pair of running shoes, marathoners were geared up with their phones and Instagram to document their run.

By Hew Lee Yee — 17 Nov 2014, 02:57 PM — Updated about 10 years ago

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1. It was the perfect time for participants to show off their awesome kicks

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Image via @mior413
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Image via @melisaali
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Image via @liburun

2. There even was a rare sighting of Goku during the marathon

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Image via @tommy_heng
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Image via @zakije

3. Darth Vader also made a special appearance. In a sarong.

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Image via @azrilshar

4. Some made the time for quick jump shots...

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Image via @izanizulkifli
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Image via @wafiyadnan_ns
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Image via @mrjegged

5. ...while some found peace amongst the chaos during race

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Image via @tfatinhtfatinh

6. The rising sun and Penang bridge arch made a beautiful scenic backdrop as the race kicked off at 1.30am

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Image via @hafrizjamil
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Image via @chimagination
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Image via @yennmei

7. Local TV personalities also joined the marathon

Aishah Sinclair with her father

Aishah Sinclair with her father

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Dennis Gan from 8TV

Dennis Gan from 8TV

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8. Participants doing the ever-so-famous "thumbs up" pose

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Image via @aizatreko
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Image via @safuannn
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Image via @ajimashaary
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Image via @khoirulamal7

9. The runners also had some fun outside the marathon

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Image via @maxychoy
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Image via @skyf1re_
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Image via @zee_rednett

10. Many found comfort in food, post-run! Just leave all those calories for the next run, right?

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Image via @ching33
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Image via @liburun
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Image via @wannchann
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Image via @absolutjuju

11. After all their hard work, proud runners show off their medals

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Image via @nalijah
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Image via @azzfar
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Image via @mofasad
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Image via @jasminethong

12. When the marathon takes everything in you but it's all worth it

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Image via @aisyayaya

The Penang Bridge International Marathon 2014 was held on Sunday, 16 November 2014 with around 62,000 participants running across the Second Penang Bridge for the first time in history

This year’s event saw participation from around 62,000 runners.

thestar.com.my

Billed as the world’s longest bridge marathon, the Penang Bridge International Marathon also created history this year as it marked the first time that the Second Penang Bridge is being used since the first bridge’s inception in 1985.

thestar.com.my

The full marathon category was dominated by the Kenyan runners who swept all top three medals in the male and female categories.

nst.com.my

The biggest winner was probably a retired factory worker from Butterworth, Ong Poh Son, 62, a seasoned campaigner, who drove home a latest Honda City car after winning the top prize in the lucky draw. "I came here riding a motorcycle but will go home driving a car," said Ong who has been participating in the run since 1988.

themalaysianinsider.com

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