Photo shows runners in the 10km Men’s Open and 10km Women’s Open categories.

MIRI: Some 1,200 people from all walks of life here joined in the ‘Dayang Glow Run’ at Marina Parkcity here on Saturday night.

The event was the first of its kind, and it was organised by Dayang Enterprise Sdn Bhd in conjunction with its ‘Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environment’ campaign.

It was divided into seven categories: 10km Men’s Open; 10km Women’s Open; 10km Men’s Veteran; 10km Women’s Veteran; 5km Family Boy; 5km Family Girl and Best Participants.

Miri Mayor Adam Yii flagged off the run at 7.30pm, with Dayang executive deputy chairman Datuk James Ling and organising chairman Liaw Sin Soon among others present.

Also in the night-air to lend moral support were the company’s senior staff and colleagues. It was a well-organised run in view of the large turn-out.

Meanwhile, on behalf of the organisers, Liaw thanked all the sponsors, volunteers, Edaran Tan Chong Motor, 100 Plus and Indocafe, the Traffic policemen, Rela, Miri Malaysian Red Crescent, Fire and Rescue Department, Miri Hospital, Motor Rider Bike Club, Civil Defence Department (JPAM), and the runners as well.

“Special thanks too to the technical support rendered by Bulatan Park Runners Club and Share Tea Boulevard commercial centre.

“The surrounding area is also well kept clean after the event, which is a laudable and commendable effort given to the organising committee, volunteers and the public,” Liaw acknowledged.