Kota Kinabalu: An exciting game race is set to take place in September and will highlight historical buildings or sites within the city.
Organised by KSRun Athletics Club, the running event dubbed North Borneo Race is limited to only 70 teams, each of which comprises four people.
The race will take participants on a nostalgic journey during which they must decipher riddles to get to the next checkpoint in the run.
Event organiser Wendy John recently briefed Sabah Tourism Board Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai about the race, for which 20 teams have already registered.
Joniston said the race fits well with the new Sabah destination logo, “Feel Sabah, North Borneo,” and he believed that an event of this nature could draw participants from other states and tourists.
“Kota Kinabalu City, which serves as the State Capital and the main entry point into Sabah, is home to several historical landmarks that not everyone knows about.
“The North Borneo Race is something I consider to be educational and beneficial to anyone interested in joining because it is a great way to learn about the city’s past,” he added.
The Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister also said holding the race in September is an ideal time because it coincides with the celebration of Malaysia Day.
Meanwhile, Wendy said participants in the North Borneo Race would have to find their way in the city and interact with locals.
“During the race, teams will face some physical and mental challenges that emphasise parts of the location’s culture and history,” she said, adding that the teams will travel by car and on foot throughout the race.
The winning team will receive RM3,000, the first-runner up RM2,000 and the second-runner up RM1,000. Those interested in participating could visit the KSRun Athletics Club Facebook page.
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