Over 2,300 runners and eco-warriors
thronged the finish line at the National Geographic Earth Day Run 2019
In conjunction with International Earth Day, the run celebrated
the on-going efforts by National Geographic and its partners to promote
environmental awareness
KUALA
LUMPUR, APRIL 29, 2019 – Organised by National Geographic in
partnership with Gamuda Land, National Geographic Earth
Day Run 2019 — Malaysia’s most anticipated eco-friendly run, was held on 28
April 2019 at Gamuda Walk, Kota Kemuning for the second year
running. This year’s run was in the theme of Planet or Plastic? – a
multiyear initiative from National Geographic, aimed at raising awareness of
plastic pollution and reducing the amount of single-use plastic that enters
into the world’s oceans. The run was also supported by the Ministry of Science
Technology & Innovation, Environment and Climate Change with the presence
of the Ministry’s Deputy Secretary General, Dr. K Nagulendran, who officiated
the first flag off for the 15 km category.
In
celebration of the new GParks Rangers programme introduced by Gamuda Parks, this
year’s run welcomed a new category exclusively for children aged between 6 to
13 years old, upping the effort to promote environmental awareness. GParks
Rangers are young ambassadors of Gamuda Parks, a special initiative set up to
establish a benchmark to promote sustainability in how Gamuda Land develop its
townships. The new addition in the run provided a fun platform to educate the
younger audience on the implications of single-use plastic pollution to the
environment.
our support
as we believe that through this strategic partnership, we will be able to
educate our communities on living sustainably more effectively,” said Aw Sei
Cheh, Project Director of Gamuda Land.
The first
flag-off for the 15 km category kicked-started this year’s Earth Day Run at
6:30 AM while the 5 km and 2 km kids category started at 7:20 AM. Participants
who triumphed in the run received attractive prizes, courtesy of Gamuda Land,
Touch ‘n Go eWallet, and Fitness First. Amplifying the excitement at this
year’s run, attendees were treated to exciting activities at the Race Village
where they were able to get first-hand knowledge on composting and seed
planting through interactive workshops, while enjoying exclusive breakfast
& ice cream giveaway and exciting games.
Runners
were encouraged to bring their own reusable drink bottles and were able to
refill with reusable water tanks provided at the designated water stations.
Reflecting the success of the Planet or Plastic? pledge, this year’s run
saw runners and eco-warriors alike pledging their support on both online and
on-ground at the National Geographic booth, to reduce the use of single-use
plastic. Citizens and residents of Malaysia all over are invited to take the Planet or Plastic? pledge, and play
their part in preventing 1 billion items from reaching the ocean by 2020.
Result here
More photos here
