Bhayangkari to Hold Kemala Run 2026 in Bali, Raising Donations for Disaster Victims
Jakarta - The Kemala Bhayangkari Foundation (YKB) is once again organizing an international running competition titled Kemala Run 2026. The event is designed not only as a sporting competition but also as a fundraiser to support post-disaster recovery efforts.
Kemala Run 2026 Organizing Committee Chairman Deni Agus Suryo said this year’s Kemala Run will be held on Sunday (19/4) at the Bali United Training Centre. There are three competition categories: the 5K short distance, 10K middle distance, and 21K half marathon.
“This year’s Kemala Run invites everyone to come together for humanity. It will be held at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar, Bali, on April 19, 2026,” Deni told reporters at the GBK Complex in Jakarta on Sunday (15/2/2026).
This year’s Kemala Run is targeting 10,000 participants from both local and international backgrounds. Participants will include national and international athletes, running enthusiasts, running communities, and members of the extended Indonesian National Police family from across the country.
“All walks of life, every element. So there will be military personnel, police officers, Bhayangkari members in particular, as well as the general public. Then hobbyists. Hobbyists will fall under the general category,” Deni explained.
Carrying the ‘Charity for Indonesia’ campaign, Deni revealed that Kemala Run 2026 is more than just a sports competition—it is also a humanitarian movement. Every step taken by participants becomes a real contribution, as the event encourages people to run while donating. All funds collected will be channeled directly to support the recovery of natural disaster victims across various regions in Indonesia.
“We designed Kemala Run 2026 as a space where sports and humanity come together. It’s not just about running, but running while donating. Every kilometer covered by participants carries meaning, because behind it lies hope for our fellow Indonesians affected by natural disasters across the country,” Deni said.
“On the day of the event, we will invite representatives from Aceh, Sumatra, and West Java to receive the charity donations. Everything can be witnessed by all participants. So the participants also serve as donors for this social action movement,” he added.
On the same occasion, Kemala Run 2026 Race Management Section Chief Brig. Gen. Sambodo Purnomo Yogo stated that the route participants will follow offers beautiful scenery. He confirmed the course has been certified by the Association of International Marathons.
“The route passes through Balinese villages. We already conducted a survey, and the route is quite interesting and challenging. Fellow runners who regularly participate in events in Bali know that the routes tend to be a bit hilly and so on,” Sambodo explained.
“It’s also spacious, the scenery is great, with the ocean as a backdrop and more. Hopefully the event will run smoothly, successfully, and create beautiful moments,” he continued.
Beyond the sports competition, Kemala Run 2026 actively involves local communities through various contests based on local wisdom, including penjor decoration competitions, village and banjar cleanliness contests, and supporter and cheering competitions. These activities are designed to encourage community participation, strengthen the spirit of mutual cooperation, and preserve and promote Balinese local culture within the atmosphere of a national and international sports tourism event.
Kemala Run 2026 will also feature MSME booths to showcase outstanding products from micro, small, and medium enterprises nurtured by the Kemala Bhayangkari Foundation, along with workshops and a music entertainment stage to enliven the atmosphere.
Additionally, Kemala Run 2026 offers a wellness experience including cold plunge therapy, sports massage, and a chill area provided as a comfortable rest space for participants to relax body and mind.
“Don’t forget, we will also prepare shuttle buses. So for runners staying at hotels in Kuta, Denpasar, Benoa, or Sanur, we will provide shuttle buses so they won’t have to travel all the way to Gianyar,” Sambodo explained.
Kemala Run 2026, Sambodo continued, offers a total prize pool of Rp 3.5 billion to be contested across all competition categories. There will also be raffle prizes including tickets to the 2027 Sydney World Major Marathon.