Antara News·Indonesia·Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 06:34 AM UTC

Borobudur Marathon boosts sports tourism, local economy: Governor

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Heru Suyitno, Resinta Sulistiyandari

Magelang, Central Java (ANTARA) - Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi described the Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon as more than just a running event, highlighting its role in promoting public health, boosting sports tourism, and supporting regional economic development.

He noted that the marathon, held in Magelang, Central Java, on Sunday, reflected the growing success of sports tourism by attracting visitors from various regions.

Beyond its impact on tourism, the event also creates new economic opportunities for local communities, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and businesses in the accommodation sector.

Luthfi also praised local residents for their enthusiasm in welcoming the event.

Residents gathering along the race route have become part of an annual tradition that strengthens community bonds.

He said various sporting activities could also serve as a means of strengthening community unity amid the rapidly evolving information landscape.

The governor expressed hope that such activities would deliver more positive messages to the public and foster togetherness rather than encourage tensions or divisions.

"Sports serve as a means of promoting unity. Regardless of rank or position, everyone runs together for their health," he said.

He also expressed hope that the event would continue to grow into a premier sporting attraction, promoting healthy lifestyles, expanding Central Java's tourism potential, and generating economic benefits for local communities.

Central Java Regional Secretary Sumarno added that the 2026 Borobudur Marathon was among the major long-distance running events concluding a series of major sporting events held across Indonesia since early 2026.

The 2026 Bank Jateng Borobudur Marathon attracted 12,500 participants, comprising 3,300 runners in the 10K category, 4,200 in the half-marathon category, and 5,000 in the full-marathon category.

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