By Zaki Salleh
IPOH: Ipoh once again made its mark on the running enthusiasts’ calendar as over 3,500 participants took part in the Ipoh International Run 2024.
As is widely known, running events attract their own dedicated fan base who enjoy testing their competitive edge.
The event, which started at the Stadium Indera Mulia Stadium Ipoh, featured three race categories: 21 kilometers (km), 10km, and 5km.
Organized by Ashku Event Glow Management and the Ipoh City Council (MBI), the program attracted participants from abroad.
The 21km route included Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab, the Royal Ipoh Club, the Town Hall, the High Court, and the Ipoh Railway Station.
The morning run was further enlivened with performances, aerobics, and lucky draws.
Earlier, Perak’s Exco for Education, Higher Learning, Youth & Sports, Khairudin Abu Hanipah, flagged off the runners at 7:30 a.m.
Also present were Perak State Sports Council Director Mazlan Mohamad and the Director of the Perak Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Office, Muhammad Aminuddin.
Top 5 Runners Results
Men – 10km (Malaysia)
Rahimi Radzi
Wan Hafizi
Shao Enn Koo
Amal Hazim B Abdul Rahman
Puvinten Manoharan
Men – 10km Veteran (Malaysia)
Kesavan Kesavan
Loganathan Munusamy
Ew Wei Sing
Leng Keat Seong
Han Yoon Keong
Women – 21km Open International
Nguyet Dang
Wing Hung Wan
Wen Yan Chong
Sing Yee, Jessica Wang
Chai Yen Kao
Women – 21km Open (Malaysia)
Olivia Yu
Yin Sze Oo
Tahira Najmunisaa Muhammad Zaid
Pauline Lai Huey Min
Mee Koon Cheng
Men – 21km Open International
Kennedy Lilan
Simon Rotich
Yan Mun Foong
Brandon Lim
Kwok Khoon Shum
Men – 21km Open (Malaysia)
Wong Yize
Yeow Ni Jia
Mohamad Nur Radzman Mohamad Munib
Anas Bin Rosli
Aswari Bin Mustaffa
Men – 21km Veteran (Malaysia)
Mohd Nazri Ahmad
Usri M Wahi
Tee Ming Ching
Yong Khong Wei
Lau Chee Kai
