The race attracted over 1,800 participants, and was officiated by AirAsia Indonesiaand Indonesia AirAsia X's Board of Commissioners, accompanied by President Director of AirAsia Indonesia Sunu Widyatmoko as well as Hendra Lapusa, President Director of PT Trijaya Dewata which was the event organizer of Bali Beach Run.
Sunu Widyatmoko, President Director of AirAsia Indonesia said, "We are delighted to see the enthusiasm of the runners this morning, especially knowing that they are not only from Indonesia but also from other Asian countries, Australia as well as Europe. AirAsia's participation in AirAsia Bali Beach Run 2015 as the title sponsor reflects our commitment in supporting the sports industry which upholds values that are important to AirAsia such as perseverance, sportsmanship and team work."
"This event is also part of our commitment in promoting Bali. Not only is Balifamous for its stunning beaches and sunset, but the island also offers many activities for visitors, making it the ideal holiday destination for those seeking unforgettable moments," added Sunu.
The race commenced at 06:30 a.m. local time, and ended when the last runner crossed the finish line at 08:40 a.m Bali time.
In the men's 10k category, Dennis Isika from Kenya finished in first place with a time of 00:34:03 while the winner of the women's 10k category was Jackline Musyawa Nzivo from Kenya with a time of 00:40:52. Both winners were awarded IDR 5 million in prize money, shopping vouchers, and 100.000 BIG points from AirAsia BIG Loyalty Programme that can be redeemed for free flights across AirAsia's networks. AirAsia BIG Loyalty Programme is also a co-sponsor of BaliBeach Run 2015.
In the men's 5k category, Samgar Kamlasi from Kenya clinched first place in00:18:51 Meanwhile, the women's 5k category was won by Ni Kadek Ayu Sukamitifrom Indonesia who crossed the line in 00:23:07. The winners brought home IDR 1million, shopping vouchers and 50.000 AirAsia BIG points.
In addition to the 5k and 10k categories, this year's AirAsia Bali Beach Run also offered 2.5k category to accommodate first-time runners and families.
Registered runners across all categories were seen enjoying the run on the white sandy beach of Kuta to the hip Seminyak Beach before finishing at Kuta again.
Besides the beach race, AirAsia Bali Beach Run also hosted a Pop Up Food and Fashion Bazaar where runners and spectators were able to purchase Indonesia's fashion items and leather crafts. The bazaar was aimed at supporting the development of local brands and communities in line with AirAsia's commitment to boost Indonesia's tourism. Mouth-watering dishes and snacks were also made available at the bazaar, from ice cream, french fries, burgers to pizzas.
Bali is one of AirAsia's important hubs which offers connectivity to many other Indonesian cities, as well as cities in Southeast Asia and Australia. The island is also home to two AirAsia's affiliates – AirAsia Indonesia and Indonesia AirAsia X.
From Bali, AirAsia currently flies to 10 destinations; Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Bangkok, Perth and Darwin.
Meanwhile, Indonesia AirAsia X currently serves two routes: Bali – Melbourne (5x weekly) and the recently launched Bali – Sydney which will be operated 5x weekly starting 17 October 2015.
For the ultimate comfort when travelling, AirAsia Indonesia offers Tune Protect Travel Insurance. Starting from IDR 20,000, Tune Protect Travel Insurance which is also a co-sponsor of Bali Beach Run 2015, provides additional protection for AirAsia's guests, from lost/damaged baggage, flight delays to personal accidents.
Tune Protect Travel Insurance also offers a two-hour on-time guarantee, where guests will receive a compensation of IDR 800.000 for flight delays of more than 2 (two) hours*.
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