IDIndonesia's Ministry of Youth and Sports has announced that over 10,000 runners will participate in the Merdeka Run 2026, scheduled for August 29 in Jakarta. The event will begin at 5 a.m. with an 8-kilometer route starting near Merdeka Palace. Deputy for Sports Industry Development Teuku Arlan Perkasa Lukman stated that there was high public interest, with half of the participants collecting their race packs on the first day. Organizers have prepared facilities such as a prayer area and ensured traffic management along major routes like Monas and Jalan MH Thamrin. The event will include a drone show, attractions, and an aircraft flypast before the run begins. It is open to the public, people with disabilities, and national athletes. The race is expected to conclude by 8 a.m., allowing roads to reopen for public use. The event is anticipated to boost sports tourism, with participants traveling from outside Jakarta.
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