The Soka Gakkai Malaysia biennial peace run was held this morning at the SGM cultural centre in Taman Klang Jaya,Klang.
True to its word,thousands of Klangite took part to support the 8 km run.Many turned up as early as 6.00am presumably to avoid traffic jam and limited parking space.To my surprise there were so many police traffic officers,RELA members and volunteers at every corners and junctions to ensure the whole event is free from any untoward incident.
Approximately 6,000 supported this year's run for peace.Our Menteri Besar(in black overcoat)-YAB Tan Sri Dato' Abdul Khalid Ibrahim was seen taking part in the warm up session.
There were some speeches by the VIPs before the run was officially flagged off by our Menteri Besar at 7.30am sharp.This morning's wheather was kind to the participants.The sky was cloudy and it was nice and cool perfectly for a fun run.
The YAB was flanked by Dr A.X.Jayakumar (Selangor EXCO) and organising committees to officiate the run
The run took us to Ambang Botanic residential area,few head turning roundabouts and back to the starting point opposite of the SGM cultural Centre's building.
Eventhough there were no medals,cash rewards or hampers for the winners,the KPAC members dominated the run.Every registered participant was given a completion certificate with the name printed on it.
Volunteers were busy distributing certificates to participants based on their surname
All the VIPs went for a short 'Peace' walk around the usual quiet neighbourhood of Taman Klang Jaya.Many took this opportunity to take a 'stroll' with our Menteri Besar.
The VIPS in the 'Peace' walk...
Besides the run,there were other activities such as lives band performance,exhibition booths,face painting and a huge white board for participants to pen down their initials as to show support toward the run.Free 'Milo' and energy drinks,fruits,buns and biscuits for everyone after the run.
Lives band performance...
Exhibition booths-the past,present and future....
Thousands supported the run
Face painting was very popular-participants waited in line to have their faces 'scribbled'
And here you are,the ones that make the day happening-the cheer ladies....whistling and cheering the runners
Our president was there to distribute our Half Marathon's entry forms
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