Representatives from charitable organisations receiving mock cheques for funds raised at the run. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
Run raises RM430,000 for five charitable organisations
SOME 10,000 runners gathered at Sunway Geo Avenue for the Sunway-RapidKL Good Run 2024.
The run, held in conjunction with Sunway’s 50th anniversary celebration took place on South-East Asia’s first specially-designed elevated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes.
It was split into three categories – 21.1km, 10km and 5km runs.
Using several main roads like Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Jalan Tasik Selatan and also the BRT routes, runners would pass by landmarks like Sunway Lagoon, Sunway GEO Avenue and Sunway Resort Hotel.
After the run, a Zumba session was held.
Ng says the run is to promotean active lifestyle and the use of public transportation.
Trophies and cash prizes were awarded to the top three finishers in the male and female open categories for the 10km run, top five finishers for male and female veterans and open categories of the half-marathon.
During a press conference, Subang Jaya assemblyman Michelle Ng, who flagged off the run earlier, said the event was also to raise awareness on the importance of an active lifestyle and promote the use of public transport.
She also proposed the possibility of opening the BRT line as bicycle lanes during post-operating hours citing its safety due to its isolation from regular traffic.
The run was held in partnership with the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ), JomRun, Ultron and TrackAsia.
A sum of RM430,000 was raised from the event, significantly surpassing the RM50,000 goal.
Participants at the start of the Sunway-Rapid KL Good Run 2024.
The amount is to be donated to United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), Generating Opportunities for Learning Disabled (GOLD), National Cancer Society of Malaysia, Women of Will and Rumah Perlindungan Darul Ukhwah.
“This event is special as it promotes sustainability by encouraging runners to use their own water bottles,” said a 36-year-old runner only known as Keng who took part in the half marathon.
“The route is beautiful and seems well maintained.
“There were many guards to ensure our safety as well,” said Tee Hee Ing, 24, who participated in the 5km run with her family.
She said the event was a good opportunity for family bonding.
