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| Banyuwangi International Run Start Track |
"Banyuwangi has appeal for distance running intermediate and far, but it has the potential of tourism as the crater, Red Island and Niagara Jangir. So we do not just 'enjoy' doing sports but also can enjoy tourism," said Founder Foundation Run for Share Uno Uno in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
In addition, in accordance with the concept of a foundation formed Uno, ran the event which became one of the events Banyuwangi Festival 2015 will also involve participants in social activities.
"From the community friends 'Running for Sharing' has prepared a free cleft lip surgery services to the local community that has not been touched by the health services," said Uno.
Uno hopes to bring into the arena run number 5 kilometers and 10 kilometers that will enhance the promotion of Banyuwangi as a destination for sport and tourism.
"For the first time the organization's participants from Africa have confirmed attendance. I hope that this event could become an annual event in Banyuwangi and in 2020 could attract more international runners," said the man from Rumbai it.
Event "Banyuwangi International Run" is targeted to attract as many as 1,000 runners with a total prize reached USD 100 million. Participants can begin enrolling since Sept. 16. 2015 to October 13, 2015.
Banyuwangi regent Abdullah Azwar Anas, who also attended the press conference welcomed the organization of "Banyuwangi International Run 2015" which he said would complement the themed events "sports tourism" that during the last four years intensively conducted by the Government of Banyuwangi.
"We welcome the event sponsored by a pack of Uno's. So far we have made various preparations and coordination," he said.
Previously, said Anas, the local government has been implementing Banyuwangi 'International Tour de Ijen' with the track distance of 550 kilometers, then the event
"Kite Surfing" held on the island of wasp and attended by 40 countries, as well as "Banyuwangi International Surfing Competition" which was attended by participants from 16 countries.
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