JAKARTA - Sports-based tourism event (sports tourism) "Togean Half Marathon 2024" is ready to be held on October 13, 2024 in Tojo Una-Una Regency, Central Sulawesi, and will be one of the events that pamper participants to run while enjoying the natural beauty that exists at Tojo Una-Una.

"The specific running route will cross the mountains, so we can enjoy the beauty of the sea from the mountains. We have surveyed from the 5k (category), 10k to 21 (half marathon)," said Chief Executive of the Togean Half Marathon, Indra Wijaya Laboraahima at The Weekly Brief With Sandi Uno" at Sapta Pesona Building, Central Jakarta, Monday (7/10/2024).

Tojo Una-Una is known for its beautiful landscape. Especially the row of beaches with clear water and white sand.

Not only running, one day before the activity, the participants will also be treated to exhibitions of creative economy MSME products as well as cultural treats such as dances as well as music. In addition, there is also the declaration of a campaign for the "Use Tojo Una-Una Products" movement.

"The target is 1,500 participants and all of them have sold out," said Indra.

Okoce Celebes founder, Fitri Uno, said this event was an effort to support regional development through tourism activities. Especially sports-based tourism, which has recently become increasingly popular with the public.

"We are looking for areas that have the potential for us to support, and thank God (so that) we are supported by the local government," said Fitri.

The same thing was conveyed by the Regional Secretary of Tojo Una-Una Regency, Alimudin Muhammad. He said tourism is one of the sectors that continues to be developed in Tojo Una-Una Regency and has full support from the community.

"Especially with the plan to implement the 2024 Togean Half Marathon. The local government is very supportive because this activity will provide space for tourists to be able to visit the spots in our area," said Alimudin.

One of the seeds of tourism in Tojo Una-Una Regency is underwater beauty. Through this activity, it is hoped that tourists, especially participants, can get to know more about tourism destinations in Tojo Una-Una.

"This will provide space for local governments to promote tourism in the region. Hopefully, this activity can make regional tourism more developed," said Alimudin.

Director of National and International Events of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Fransiskus Handoko, said the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy provided support in the form of promotional amplification and support for facilities and infrastructure in the implementation of the 2024 Togean Half Marathon.

"This activity will be a means of promoting tourism for both national and international groups," said Fransiskus.


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