The race is divided into three categories, namely 10-kilometer Competitive, 2.5 km Sarong Run and 1.2 km Parent & Child Run. The former category is open for all levels of athletes.
Bintan in Riau Islands is set to host a night run event on Nov. 4 named Bintan Moon Run (BMR) 2017.
“This event is unlike any other running events as the participants will be running under the moonlight around a man-made lake,” said Bintan Regent Apri Sujadi.
Taking place at Treasure Bay area, Lagoi Bay, Bintan Resort, the venue is said to be the biggest location in Southeast Asia that is equipped with 6.5 hectares of a beach-themed pool.
“We are aiming to attract at least 1,000 participants with half of them are from overseas,” Apri added.
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The running event is part of a collaboration between Bintan Resorts, Adventure Singapore and Firefly Connections and supported by the Tourism Ministry.
The race is divided into three categories, namely 10-kilometer Competitive, 2.5 km Sarong Run and 1.2 km Parent & Child Run. The former category is open for all levels of athletes.
“We also partner with Soundscape Music Festival; visitors and participants can take part in the music festival later on,” said Firefly Connections owner Lyndon Yeo.
Bintan Resorts currently has 10 independent beach resorts, four golf courses and various facilities. It boasts plenty of sports and man-made activities that are popular among Malaysian and Singaporean tourists. (kes)
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