JAKARTA - Jakarta's Banteng Field Park was suddenly crowded, Sunday, May 21 morning. Around 1200 runners from Jakarta and its surroundings are blek complex in the area to take part in Bank Jateng Friendship Run with Ganjar Pranowo.
They seemed very enthusiastic about participating in the warm-up event to the 2023 Borobudur Marathon. Moreover, the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo and his wife, Siti Atikoh, participated in the event.
Since 05.00 WIB, runners from various communities have been at the location. Not only wearing running costumes, there are some runners who wear unique costumes. For example pilot uniforms, traditional clothes, cosplay of cartoon characters and others.
"Intentionally wearing this costume, we introduce Dayak traditional clothes to the wider community. So, while running, we promote the cultural customs of the archipelago," said Sansan (35), a participant who appeared wearing Dayak traditional clothes.
Ganjar Pranowo also directly released thousands of participants running Bank Jateng Friendship Run. After flying the start flag, Ganjar also ran 5 km away.
"It's great to be able to run with our runners in Jakarta. Their enthusiasm was extraordinary at the warm-up event ahead of the Borobudur Marathon," said Ganjar after finishing.
Bank Jateng Friendship Run Jakarta is part of the promotion of the Borobudur Marathon event. Not only in Jakarta, the event will be held in several other big cities. Among them are Bandung, Makassar, Denpasar, Medan, Palembang, Jogja and other big cities in Indonesia.
"We hope that more and more runners will participate in the Borobudur Marathon. Yes, although I am often protested by runners, because they do not get ticket ballistics. Now, the Bank Jateng Friendship Run is a cure for friends who do not get tickets at the Borobudur Marathon," he explained.
Ganjar said that the Borobudur Marathon event is indeed in demand by many runners. Not only in Indonesia, but the best running event in Indonesia is also in demand by foreign runners.
"Hopefully with this event, people will love to exercise, have more friends and are happy with him. In addition, we hope that this event can also bring out athletes with tests and our sports will be more advanced," he explained.
The 2023 Borobudur Marathon will be held in November. Ganjar said he would participate in the event. At the 2022 Borobudur Marathon, Ganjar participated in the half marathon category and became a finisher below the deadline.
"I will definitely join, yesterday's event I managed to finish at the half marathon and my time before the cut of time (COT)," he concluded to the applause of the runners.
Meanwhile, thousands of Jakarta runners and their surroundings were so enthusiastic about participating in Bank Jateng Run in Jakarta. They did not expect to be able to run with Ganjar and his wife.
"Pak Ganjar is crazy, it turns out to be runners. He is strong, you know, running from the beginning until finishing. Moreover, Mrs. Atikoh, it's really cool for both of them. The best is Pak Ganjar and Ibu," said Erin, a runner from Skolari.
Erin admitted that she was very happy to be able to participate in this event. Although she is not certain to be able to participate in the Borobudur Marathon, at least she can participate in the Bank Jateng Friendship Run event.
"I want to join the Borobudur Marathon, but I don't know if I can get a ticket or not. But this event is cool, I've felt like the real race in Borobudur. If I get a ticket, I'll definitely come," he explained.
The same thing was conveyed by Budi, captain of Bogor Runners. He said, the Central Java Friendship Run Bank event was very cool and managed to attract runners in Jakarta and its surroundings.
"The event is really cool, gokil. This is a warm-up to the Borobudur Marathon. We from Bogor Runners are ready to join the Borobudur Marathon. Because for us, the Borobudur Marathon is the best running event in Indonesia," said Ganjar Pranowo.
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