JAKARTA - Public awareness of the importance of healthy living has continued to grow in recent years.
Physical activities such as walking and running are no longer just sports, but have become part of a lifestyle that helps maintain health as well as a means to build social connections.
At the same time, the issue of sustainability and concern for the environment is also getting closer to everyday life. Many communities are beginning to combine the two through various activities that not only encourage the body to stay active, but also invite the community to be more concerned about the impact left on the environment.
This spirit is visible in the implementation of the EST Fun Walk & Run 2026. Carrying the theme Sustainable Future, Sustainable Living, this activity presents a relaxing walking and running experience that not only focuses on fitness, but also raises messages about the importance of taking care of the earth and strengthening togetherness in the community.
The event involved various elements of the school community, ranging from students, parents, teachers, to staff. The presence of various age groups in one activity is a picture of how a healthy lifestyle can be a meeting space that brings many parties together.
Participants can choose the casual road or running categories. Interestingly, along the route there are three stopping points that have different themes, namely environment, social, and technology.
At each point, participants are invited to access educational messages by scanning QR codes containing information regarding the importance of maintaining environmental sustainability, concern for others, to the wise use of technology.
This approach shows that sports activities can be an effective medium to convey various values of life more closely and pleasantly. Not only chasing the finish line, participants are also invited to reflect on their role in social life and the surrounding environment.
This activity is also part of the transformation of the HighScope Indonesia School into an EcoSocioTech (EST) School. This change emphasizes the importance of balance between environmental awareness, social responsibility, and the use of technology in daily life.
Commitment to sustainability is also seen from the support of various parties who help reduce the use of disposable waste during the event. Simple steps such as reusing the event glass are one of the efforts to reduce plastic waste that is often produced from large-scale activities.
Founder and CEO of EcoSocioTech School, Antarina S.F. Amir, said that activities like this are expected to be the beginning of a wider collaboration between schools, families, and communities.
"We hope that the 2026 EST Fun Walk & Run will be the starting point for various initiatives that strengthen collaboration between schools, families, and communities. Together, we can build an environment that supports the growth of healthy, character-based, environmentally aware generations, and is ready for the future."
Apart from sports activities, the atmosphere of togetherness was also felt through various creative performances from the students who enlivened the event.
Musical performances, interactive games, and prize draws complement each other, making the activity not only a sports event, but also a space to strengthen relationships between community members.
More than that, a healthy lifestyle is increasingly understood as a way to build better relationships with others, while maintaining the environment so that it remains worthy of being passed on to future generations.
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