JAKARTA, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Jakarta Running Festival (JRF) has become more than just a sporting event for Malaysian runners, offering an opportunity to experience Indonesia’s vibrant running culture while strengthening friendships and people-to-people ties between the two neighbouring countries.
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Malaysian runners participated in the Jakarta Running Festival to experience local culture and strengthen bilateral ties. The four-day event featured multiple race distances and attracted international participants.
- The Jakarta Running Festival 2026 took place from October 22 to 25, featuring four distinct race categories.
- The event's half-marathon category received a World Athletics Gold Label, while the full marathon held a standard label.
- Members of Malaysia's Haze Runners Club attended the festival, noting the vibrant atmosphere and strong spectator support.
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