Kota Kinabalu: To mark the National Day, Universiti Malaysia Sabah is organizing a run called ‘Larian Merdeka 10km Ke Puncak UMS’ on the 27th of August 2016. This event is organized by Jawatankuasa Kebajikan, Rekreasi dan Libatsama Masyarakat (KARIB) under the Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning (PPIB). KARIB is led by Veronica Petrus Atin, who is one of the lecturers in PPIB, while the coordinator of the run is Erwin Rusfian who is an administrative staff in PPIB.

 

This run aims to strengthen the spirit of patriotism not only among members of UMS but also the public who are interested to participate in this event. At the same time, the community is encouraged to participate in order to lead a healthier lifestyle through this family-friendly experience.

 

The registration fees are RM 30 for university and secondary school students, RM 50 for adults (open to all), and RM 60 for walk-in registration. The fees are inclusive of the event T-shirt and a running-kit. There will be two categories: men’s, and women’s.

 

Runners who register for the run will receive a certificate of participation. The three fastest runners to complete the 10km route for the men’s and women’s category will win a trophy and a certificate of participation, and the first 25 finishers in each category will receive a medal and a certificate of participation.  .

 

The entry forms and other details are now available on the event’s official Facebook page Larian Merdeka 10km ke Puncak UMS, as well as in the PPIB administration office.

 

For registration and more information please contact Erwin Rusfian at the (014) 3335392.