Kilorun jog-and-eat fun rolls on to Bali

Runners considering a holiday on the gorgeous island – a famous and favourite destination for people around the globe – are well advised to join the expected crowd of 2,000 runners.
Kriengkrai Kanjanapokin, founder and group chief executive at Index Creative Village, which organised the Bangkok Kilorun event and drew 2,600 runners, it’s a boon to both the host country’s image and economy.
Celebrities were among the Bangkok participants, who weren’t required to be seasoned veterans. Anyone could join in and run at any pace.
“The concept came out of the trend in health and wellness,” Kriengkrai says. “Running is an affordable activity that anyone can do on a regular basis to keep fit, so people from all walks of life can easily embrace it. 
“There’s a huge number of runs and yet demand for more is still rising. We jumped in and turned the usual standards for running events on their heads, resulting in a groundbreaking platform of running, eating and travelling. 
“And Kilorun 2018 is expected to boost tourism in Indonesia, which slumped after Mount Agung erupted in the late 2017.”
Also differentiating Kilorun from other similar events is the KG (kilogram) Aroi Run, in which participants get to sample dishes from top local restaurants. In Bali there’ll be chicken satay, chicken noodle soup (soto ayam), stir-fried rice (nasi goreng) and deep-fried soft-boned duck (bebek goreng).
The runners are weighed after crossing the finish line and if they’ve gained a kilo or two, they get a medal. 
As in Bangkok, Bali event will also have a KM (kilometre) Breakfast Run, which has a choice of 2.5 kilometres’ distance, 5.5 and 11. 
Entrants in either race get a running shirt, an apron and a medal, and there will also be grand prizes, special rewards and exclusive give-aways.
The course passes several attractions, including the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Ubud Palace, Puri Lukisan Museum, Pura Taman Saraswati and Ubud Market.
Check out www.Kilorun.com and the “kilorun2018” Facebook page.