Step Into the New Year with Penang City Walk 2026!

 

Get ready to stride into a fresh and healthy start in the Penang City Walk 2026 - the island’s most anticipated community walk event!

 

Just earlier this year, the streets of Penang came alive as thousands of residents laced up their shoes to welcome the new year with a healthy start during the annual City Walk.

 

Organised by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP), the 5.5km walk wound through the city’s heritage enclave, beginning at the Esplanade where Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow flagged off the event at 7:30am on the 1st of January.

 

The City Walk marks the anniversary of George Town’s city status, granted to the council in 2015. This year’s edition drew an impressive 7,500 participants from all walks of life — from energetic youths to senior citizens, families with children, and even a few strollers along the route.

 

Adding to the inclusive spirit of the event were seven visually impaired participants from St. Nicholas’ Home, who joined the crowd in stride, symbolising community unity and resilience.

 

Mayor Datuk A. Rajendran also noted a special moment during the celebration — 152 participants who shared a Jan 1 birthday were invited on stage to cut a birthday cake, a gesture that brought cheer and warmth to the morning’s festivities. In following with tradition, participants born on January 1 will once again enjoy a special birthday celebration on stage, a practice that brings smiles and cheer to the morning festivities.

 

The annual walk continues to serve as both a health-focused and community-building event, bringing Penangites together to celebrate the city’s progress and shared spirit. 

 

So lace up your shoes, bring your loved ones, and let’s walk together into a healthier, happier 2026!

 

Starting Point:	Esplanade, George Town
Date:	Wednesday, 1 January 2026
Time:	7:30am flag-off
Distance:	5km
Registration:	Opening soon right here on Howei.com

 

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Isn’t it about time for you to get out there and meet people yourself by registering for the City Walk event? 

 

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