By V. Sivaji
With over 19,000 participants already registered for the Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM) 2022 edition, the organisers are confident to reach their target of 25,000 entries.
The run will be held on Sunday, Dec 11, 2022. The previous editions have seen strong participation of foreign and local runners.
To add momentum to the unique event which had to be held on a virtual basis due to the pandemic, the organising committee has collaborated with the Malaysia Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) this year.
Present to announce the tie-up was State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy and chairman of PBIM organising committee, YB Yeoh Soon Hin and MCTA chairman Edwin Tan.
Also present was Penang Global Tourism (PGT) Chief Executive officer Ooi Chok Yan at a press conference held at Komtar.
“The event will be a golden opportunity to welcome everyone here to experience Penang again. This collaboration provides people an opportunity to enjoy Penang as a tourist while participating in the PBIM this December.
“There are many hidden places to be explored such as Seberang Perai, Balik Pulau and Teluk Bahang.
“Offering diversified tourism products can attract greater segments of tourists to Penang,” said Yeoh.
He also expressed confidence that the collaboration will create a new path for growth, interconnecting their goals and aspirations, driving the economy of Penang to a whole new magnitude.
The race categories will be for the 42km (full marathon, 21km (half marathon and 10km (Open/Junior).