Pancasakti Run 2026 to Plant 3,000 Trees, Linking Race to IPO Journey
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Pancasakti Run 2026 will combine a running event with tree planting, committing to plant one tree for each bib sold.
- The event aims to attract 5,000 participants and offers a total prize pool of Rp230 million, with a new Half Marathon category.
- The run serves as a step towards Pancasakti Group's goal of going public in 2029, emphasizing environmental commitment and corporate values.
Pancasakti Run 2026 is set to continue its tradition of merging a running event with environmental action, pledging to plant one tree for every bib sold. This initiative aims to involve runners in conservation efforts, with an estimated 3,000 trees to be planted based on the number of bibs used.
We will continue to keep our promise like Pancasakti Run 2025, which is to plant 1 tree for 1 Bib. So this year we continue that commitment by planting around 3,000 trees for every 1 Bib used by runners. This means runners in Pancasakti Run are helping to save the Earth.
The event, scheduled to take place at Qbig BSD City, will feature a tree-planting ceremony the day after the run at the Pusat Budaya Alam Nusantara in Tangerang, Banten. Organizers plan to invite participants, community representatives, and influencers to witness this commitment to environmental preservation. Despite the event's theme, "The Journey to Going Public Begins," a strong emphasis remains on environmental sustainability and greening programs.
Although this year's theme is The Journey to Going Public Begins, Pancasakti Run still prioritizes environmental preservation and has a commitment to greening programs, including tree planting.
Pancasakti Run 2026 introduces a Half Marathon category alongside the existing 10K and 5.5K distances, targeting 5,000 participants. The event boasts a total prize pool of Rp230 million for winners across all categories, plus attractive door prizes and race pack benefits valued at Rp1 million. CEO of Pancasakti Group, Suwandy Tasmady, highlighted that Half Marathon participants have a chance to enter a lottery for the World Marathon Majors 2027, a unique offering among Indonesian running events.
Pancasakti Run 2026 invites the public to be active, maintain health, and celebrate the spirit of togetherness through sports.
This run marks a significant step in Pancasakti Group's journey toward its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2029. It aims to familiarize the public with the company's values, vision, and commitments through an inclusive sports event. The run also serves as a gathering for all Pancasakti Group stakeholders, symbolizing the company's transformation, reputation building, and commitment to sustainable growth as a foundation for becoming a public company.
Half Marathon 21K category participants have the opportunity to join a lottery towards the World Marathon Majors 2027. For the 3 winners who finish within a maximum of 2 hours 30 minutes. This is what differentiates PANCASAKTI Run from other running events in Indonesia.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.