The inaugural Chery Eco Run 2024 attracted over 3,400 runners on Sunday morning. Themed ‘A New Journey To A New Inexperienced Life’, the run was flagged off by minister of funding, commerce and business Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz at Dataran Wawasan in Putrajaya.

The enjoyable run had two non-competitive classes, 5KM and 10KM. As is all the time the case when Tengku Zafrul flags off a run, the marathoner (he has accomplished all of the world majors, which is a few feat) joined the run himself, accompanied by MITI workers.

Paultan.org BM’s Izwaa and myself additionally participated within the 10K race, which began and ended at MoF on the town’s major boulevard. The route – which you’ll see from my Garmin’s screenshot within the gallery beneath – headed down in the direction of PICC and made a loop in Presint 5 earlier than the lengthy slog dwelling. I’d say that it was a ‘typical Putrajaya route’ with refined inclines and the occasional freeway ramp.

“Chery Eco Run serves as a major stepping stone for us as we stride in the direction of a future the place electrical autos and inexperienced know-how seamlessly combine with at the moment’s energetic way of life, fostering a more healthy residing setting. As a model, Chery goals not solely to be recognised inside this shift but in addition to take a pioneering position in driving these developments,” mentioned Chery Malaysia’s president Leo Chen.

He added that by means of initiatives just like the Chery Eco Run, the model hopes to lift extra consciousness and promote a tradition that’s environmentally accountable in addition to encourage native communities to steer a more healthy way of life. Chery sponsored the entry charges for Persatuan Pelari Anak Luar Biasa, who had a enjoyable morning out in Putrajaya. The corporate is wanting into turning the run into an annual occasion.

After all, the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Professional SUVs had been on the race village and lots of took the chance to the touch, really feel and check out the duo out for measurement. The soon-to-be-launched Omoda E5 electrical SUV was additionally current, wrapped with an anime-style livery that appears becoming on its considerably futuristic design. Extra on the Omoda E5 right here.

GALLERY: Chery Eco Run 2024

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