The Borneo Post

T-RUN 2.0 attracts 1,400 participan­ts

- By Matthew Umpang reporters@theborneop­ost.com

KUCHING: This year’s T- RUN 2.0 gathered around 1,400 participan­ts – up from some 1,000 runners who registered for its first edition in November last year.

The charity run was jointly organised by Tea FM; Federation of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Chinese Associatio­ns – Youth Section; See Hua Daily News; and the Second Kuching Company of the Boys Brigade.

The majority of the runners gathered outside Crown Towers here as early as 5.30am, where they had warm-ups prior to flagoff.

The event hosted two categories – 5km and 10km.

It is learnt that for this year, the organisers had increased the quota for participat­ion to 2,000 to accommodat­e more runners following the encouragin­g response last year, which exceeded the 1,000-runner target.

According to organising chairman Bryan Liew, the T- RUN 2.0 featured renowned vegetarian chain Idealite and Little Mermaid among its lineup of sponsors.

“Our main sponsor Yeo’s provided ‘ Yeo’s Green Tea’ to every runner. The beverage company also sponsored lucky draw prizes this year,” he said.

The T- RUN 2.0, which was open to all Sarawakian­s, also received sponsorshi­ps from Gree Air Conditione­rs, Julie’s Biscuit, Life Cafe, Mee Daddy, Wanfa Fish Snack, Royal B Honey, Kor Store, Eagle Brand and Tempayan Restaurant.

Proceeds from the event would go to ‘BB LOVE BOX’ – a charity initiative run by the Second Kuching Company of Boys

Our main sponsor Yeo’s provided ‘Yeo’s Green Tea’ to every runner. The beverage company also sponsored lucky draw prizes this year. Bryan Liew, T-RUN 2.0 organising chairman

Brigade, aimed at fulfilling the needs of underprivi­leged children living in rural areas.

The participan­ts of T- RUN 2.0 received medals, prizes and gifts from the sponsors.

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 ??  ?? Event officials and members of the T-RUN 2.0 organising committee before flag-off.
Event officials and members of the T-RUN 2.0 organising committee before flag-off.
 ??  ?? Runners head to the street after the flag-off of T-RUN 2.0 outside Crown Towers. — Photos by Muhammad Rais Sanusi
Runners head to the street after the flag-off of T-RUN 2.0 outside Crown Towers. — Photos by Muhammad Rais Sanusi
 ??  ?? Participan­ts converge at the compound outside Crown Towers.
Participan­ts converge at the compound outside Crown Towers.
 ??  ?? The event mascot ‘joins’ other runners for a warm-up session prior to flag-off.
The event mascot ‘joins’ other runners for a warm-up session prior to flag-off.
 ??  ?? One of the runners hands over his tag to the event volunteer to redeem his gift.
One of the runners hands over his tag to the event volunteer to redeem his gift.
 ??  ?? A runner strikes a special pose for the camera after reaching the finish line.
A runner strikes a special pose for the camera after reaching the finish line.

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