The marathon is organised by the tourism ministry of Government of Indonesia, and is recognised by Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS)[1] and International Athletic Association Federation (IAAF).

The 2020 edition of the race was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, with all entries automatically transferred to 2021.

[6] After two years of absence due to the pandemic, the Jakarta Marathon 2022 was officially held again.

[2] The Full and Half Marathon route passes through various popular landmarks of the city, including National Monument or Monas, the Istiqlal Mosque and the Cathedral across, the Old Batavia and the Fatahillah Square.

[8] PLN, the state electric utility company, was the title sponsor (and the marathon was named "Electric Jakarta Marathon" at the time) while Persatuan Atletik Seluruh Indonesia (PASI) and INSPIRO were among the other partners.