IJM Land Half Marathon
encouraging runners globally to lead healthy lifestyle
Seremban, 21 May 2018 – It’s
another year of excitement for running enthusiasts, as the IJM Land Half
Marathon 2018 is back and eager to bring to fervent runners a bigger, bolder
and a more adrenaline-driven running challenge!
Scheduled to be held on 12
August 2018, this highly-anticipated run targeting 9,000 runners not only in
Malaysia but globally, strongly encourages healthy living and fitness amongst
Malaysians and strives to bring communities in Seremban 2 and surrounding
vicinities together to appreciate and enjoy a sport that is filled with
adventure, speed and simplicity at its finest.
Marking its seventh consecutive
year, Dato’ Hoo Kim See, Senior General Manager of IJM Land Berhad (Central
Region) said that IJM Land Half Marathon 2018 attracted a solid interest
amongst the running community and the public at large, and it is one of the
best ways for IJM Land to provide these runners with a platform that connects
them with the community and nature.
“Every year we look forward
to organising the IJM Land Half Marathon, as we see runners working together to
squeeze the best performances out of each other, while witnessing the
camaraderie where (during the run) it is fuelled with fiery competition, but
after the race everyone congratulates each other on a good effort,” said Dato’ Hoo.
Having been around since 2012, this annual sporting event has received
tremendous response and a loyal following amongst Malaysians, not only as just
a platform for runners, but to reinforce the community bond among the people as
reflected in their motivating tagline: ‘Run Together, Bond Stronger’ - a
tagline that serves true for them as one of the 10 local developers who was
honoured the “All-Star Award – Top Ranked Developers of the Year” at the
prestigious StarProperty.my Awards recently.
For the third year in a row,
funds raised from the IJM Land Half Marathon 2018 will be channelled towards
two charities, namely the Pertubuhan Hospice Negeri Sembilan (Hospice) and
Malaysia Lysosomal Diseases Association (MLDA). IJM Land recognises the crucial
roles in which each of these organisations play, in improving the quality of
life for less fortunate members of the community.
“At IJM Land Half Marathon 2018, we know that running for the sake of
running will not be fulfilling for some, as they may need a more meaningful
purpose in participating in a driven sport such as running for a marathon.
“As such we want to give them the opportunity to help those in need and help them feel that they are doing their bit for the underprivileged
- in supporting the efforts of these two organisations even if only in a small
way,” added Dato’ Hoo.
IJM Land Half Marathon 2018
will include categories of 21KM (Half Marathon) and 12KM for women and men aged
18 years and above and for girls and boys junior aged 13 years and above. This
year’s IJM Land Half Marathon will also be introducing a new category of 5KM
for individuals 18 years and above for those who wants to be part of the fun.
Not to forget, this coveted
run will also announce the fastest man and woman of the 21KM race, who will be
in the running to receive the grand IJM Land Half Marathon Challenge Trophy.
With the objective of celebrating the runners’ greatest running moments, the
unique Challenge Trophy will be awarded to the man and woman who come out tops
in their respective categories for three consecutive years, with 2018 being its
third year.
All runners who have
completed the race regardless of their category will
also be taking home goodie bags along with a custom-made Finisher Medal and certificate. Lucrative lucky draw prizes worth more than RM50,000 are also up for grabs. Runners who completed the 21KM race will also be entitled to a custom-made Ultron Micro-dry Finisher Tee.
also be taking home goodie bags along with a custom-made Finisher Medal and certificate. Lucrative lucky draw prizes worth more than RM50,000 are also up for grabs. Runners who completed the 21KM race will also be entitled to a custom-made Ultron Micro-dry Finisher Tee.
The IJM Land Half Marathon 2018 is also supported by Platinum Sponsor Ionman
Group, Gold Sponsor TDK, official vehicle BMW Millennium Welt Seremban,
Official Drinks 100 Plus and Ice Mountain, Official Apparel Ultron, Media
Partners Sin Chew Daily and The China Press, Medical Partner Colombia Asia Hospital
Seremban, Event and Technical Partner EC Pixels and Partners McDonald’s, Yakult,
SVC, Spoon Health, 2XU, RockTape, Nestle Milo, Nestle Fitnesse and Mydin
Seremban 2. Befrienders Seremban will also be opening a booth on race day as
part of their awareness programme and to provide support on race day.
The registration will open starting from 30 March 2018 at 12.00pm
today.
For more information on IJM
Land Half Marathon 2018 and how to register, visit www.ijmlandrun.com.
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