Bored with the pattern of swiping on dating apps that often lead to dead ends? Lately, the trend of finding a partner or simply expanding social connections has begun to shift to a healthier and more active realm. One of them is through the phenomenon of running-date which has begun to steal the attention of young people in the capital.
Recently, the GBK Jakarta City Forest witnessed more than 300 participants taking part in PacaRUN, an Indonesian first date running event. Instead of chasing the best time record or maximum speed, this event actually invites its participants to slow down because its main goal is to build chemistry.
This phenomenon is interesting because it targets the anxiety of Generation Z towards modern dating culture that is all digital. In this event, the philosophy that is carried is "the slower you run, the better". The slower a person runs, the greater the opportunity to talk and get to know the running partner next to him.
Rikka Anggitha, a representative from the organizer, said that the space for real connections is still very much needed in the midst of a digital era.
According to him, seeing how the participants open themselves organically proves that physical interaction is still irreplaceable.
Along the running route, participants not only move, but also pass through various interactive posts. Starting from a light challenge at the Wheel of Attraction, a compact session at the Double Drop Stick Challenge, to the Karaoke Box facility designed to melt the rigid atmosphere.
For many young people in Jakarta, running is no longer just an activity to burn calories, but a social journey.
Gaby Saputra, one of the influencers who attended the event, revealed that this type of format feels fresher.
"All of his activities can make interactions natural. This is a more exciting way to meet new people and build chemistry," he said, quoted by VOI from a media broadcast, Monday, January 12.
After crossing the finish line, the atmosphere did not end. The relaxation area in the City Forest became a place for participants to continue the conversation that had been interrupted on the track. Many of them were seen exchanging contacts or simply enjoying the afternoon atmosphere.
The excitement was closed with a special performance from singer Idgitaf who brought the atmosphere to the evening. The emergence of events with a fresh concept like this proves that today's young people appreciate real, relaxed, and full of positive energy meetings more than just interactions on the screen.
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