Wooz! I completed my Energizer Night Race 2014 last Saturday night (9th Aug) at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. I thought that evening will rain but thanks God, the weather was good throughout the whole race errr bit warm though. A “River of Lights” with 15,000 running for the cause to brighten the lives of Orang Asli, so far this was Malaysia’s Largest Night Race.
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| Energizer Night Race was flagged by the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur Datuk Haji Ahmad Phesal bin Haji Talib |
The Energizer Night Race was flagged off at the iconic Dataran Merdeka by Datuk Haji Ahmad Phesal bin Haji Talib, the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur; and Mike Foong, the Managing Director for Energizer Malaysia & Singapore, with fireworks and music accompanying runners as they took on the route ahead.
Energizer Night Race 2014 - Malaysia
at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
Along the route, the runners were spurred on by drummers’ lit by LED lights, laser shows and many more.
There was also the breathtaking vista of Kuala Lumpur at night which was the background as the runners took on the route turning the streets of Kuala Lumpur into a “River of Lights”.
Michael Xenos, the winner of the 15KM Men Open category crossed the line at 53 minutes 29 seconds; while Jackline Nzivo, who crowned the 15KM Women Open category, finished her run at 1 hour 38 seconds.
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| Prize Giving - Energizer Night Race 2014 |
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| Energizer Night Race 2014 Results & Timing |
Dataran Merdeka was transformed into a carnival area featuring exhibits from Energizer, sponsors and their CSR collaboration partner, EPIC Homes. The carnival area also hosted the “Light UpThe Dark” initiative which will see Energizer building homes for the Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia and successfully raised about RM200,000 toward the cause. The initiative gained further momentum with runners, supporters and visitors making contributions in cash and in kind at the Energizer Night Race site.
The funds would be further raised from Energizer sale proceeds at all AEON & AEON BIG retail stores, GIANT stores, TESCO Stores and MYDIN stores from 1st August until 30th September 2014. For every pack of the Energizer Batteries, Lightings & Specialty products sold, RM 0.20 from the sales will go towards the initiative.
The Energizer Night Race 2014 is Malaysia’s largest night race and was made possible by 15,000 runners participating. The Energizer Night Race 2014 is sponsored by Shick, Banana Boat, Brooks, Evian, GNC, 100Plus, Jake’s Charboil Steaks, Milo, Muay Fit, Nestle Fitnesse, Nikon, Power Bar, HooHa! And Soleus Running Watches.
The race was organized by Twenty First Century Sports, collaborated with Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) and was sanctioned by the Federal Terroritory of Kuala Lumpur Amateur Athletes.
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| many participants using train instead of driving including me |
The race was organized by Twenty First Century Sports, collaborated with Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) and was sanctioned by the Federal Terroritory of Kuala Lumpur Amateur Athletes.
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| before the Energizer Night Race 2014 |
Overall, it was a good experience the race co-ordination and arrangements were better than the previous round. Perhaps the snack pack handling side could be more organize. I had a good time running with friends and it was an enjoyable event especially we have fireworks before the race begin. Thumbs up to Energizer Malaysia and the organizing team.
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| with Mai Sarah before the Energizer Night Race 2014 start |
The Energizer Malaysia team will embark on building the houses after the race and is scheduled to be completed by end of 2014. For progress and updates, public can visit Energizer Malaysia official website at www.energizer.com.my/nightrace/ or follow Facebook page www.facebook.com/EnergizerMY
i wish can go next time~ XD
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