The Borneo Post

‘Intergalac­tic Dash’ fun run to be held on May 7

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KUCHING: O-run-utan Running Club, a locally registered sports club is bringing in the fourth edition of Super Rat Race on May 7 themed ‘ Intergalac­tic Dash’.

The superhero theme is a continuati­on from previous years to honour all hardworkin­g heroes and heroines who report for duty at workplaces, homes and schools everyday.

“Adults and children alike go through the same daily routine of working hard to earn a living or gain education just to be heroes to their families and loved ones.

“So for just one day in a year, everyone should be entitled to feel like a super-powered being who makes a difference to those around them,” said race director of Super Rat Race, Brandon Lim.

Participan­ts are encouraged to come dressed in their most sci-fi or space adventurer costumes for a 5km non- competitiv­e fun run to be flagged off at 7am from Kuching South City Council building.

Proceeds from this year’s Super Rat Race will be donated to the Society for Critically Sick Children or SOS Kids as they are popularly known.

SOS Kids is a charitable organisati­on aimed at improving the care of critically ill children who require continuous medical support both in hospitals and at home, as well as providing counsellin­g, moral support and financial aid for these children and their families.

SOS Kids, among other objectives, also strive to create public awareness and disseminat­e medically sound informatio­n on childhood diseases to parents. For more informatio­n, visit www. facebook.com/ soskidskuc­hingsarawa­k.

Last year’s Super Rat Race was held on the bright, sunny morning of May 8, 2016 and adults and youths alike came clad in their most creative superhero attire for a leisurely run through the city. ( MBKS)

There were over 1,200 registered participan­ts who, after completing the run, were treated to some fun and entertainm­ent including prizes for the best dressed male and female superheroe­s, biggest team of superheroe­s, lucky draw, breakfast and music played by a live band.

Out of the proceeds received, the organisers made a substantia­l donation to Kuching Life Care Society.

For a registrati­on fee of RM50, participan­ts are entitled to a custom designed Dri– fit t– shirt, limited to the first 3,000 pax.

Each participan­t who completes the race will be entitled to a specially designed finisher’s medal.

There will also be prizes for the most creatively dressed male and female superhero as well as lucky draw prizes.

Also, every corporate entity which sends a team of at least 20 representa­tives will be entitled to a free commemorat­ive photo against a specially- designed backdrop.

For the first time ever, the organiser is introducin­g virtual run for the convenienc­e of those who cannot be at the event personally but still want to join for the good cause.

Registrati­on for the virtual run can be done at http:// a p p . s e n a n g p ay. my/ p a y / intergalat­icdash.

Members of the public can get updated on all the exciting offers to be published in Super Rat Race facebook page.

Registrati­on forms can be obtained from and submitted to Brooks at Green Heights Mall.

 ??  ?? Participan­ts at the event in 2016.
Participan­ts at the event in 2016.

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