The Excitement of Evening Running Race in Riau with Young Children Participating
The running competition held by the Riau Regional Police was a lively event. Adults and young children participated directly, adding to the excitement of the race.
This 100-meter running competition was held on MH Thamrin Street, Pekanbaru City, on Tuesday (24 February 2026), starting at 9.30 pm. The event was attended by hundreds of participants from various age groups.
Residents lined up along the track to provide support to the runners. Applause and encouraging shouts spurred the participants on to reach the finish line.
The atmosphere became even more festive when the young children participated in the running competition. This event became a positive platform for young people in Riau to channel their hobby of running.
This 100-meter running competition was organised by the Directorate of Traffic of the Riau Regional Police. This initiative was taken to prevent motorcycle gangs and illegal racing.
The competition is held every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday evening during Ramadan, starting at 9.00 pm. People can register as participants for free.
The Chief of the Riau Regional Police, Inspector General Herry Heryawan, who also attended, said that this initiative is not just an ordinary sporting event, but a manifestation of love for the environment and the physical and mental health of young people in Riau.
“We are holding this event to accommodate activities that are not beneficial, such as illegal racing and motorcycle gangs. We are uniting them under one big theme: love for the environment and health,” said Inspector General Herry, in a statement on Sunday (22 February).
Meanwhile, the Director of Traffic of the Riau Regional Police, Commissioner Jeki Rahmat Mustika, explained that this event was specifically designed to channel negative energy into more beneficial activities.
“We want to create a positive space for young people to channel their energy and hobbies through healthy activities. With this running competition, young people can show their achievements while also working together to maintain order on the roads,” said Commissioner Jeki.
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