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This activity served as a warm-up ahead of the ITB Ultra Marathon 2025, a long-distance running competition scheduled for September 26–28, 2025, covering 180 kilometers from Jakarta to Bandung.

In his remarks, ITB Rector Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., emphasized that this event is not only a platform for sportsmanship but also a means of strengthening alumni ties and building synergy with partners.

The event was also attended by the Governor of Jakarta, Pramono Anung Wibowo, who officially flagged off the race and even ran alongside participants. The presence of Indonesia’s Minister of Health, Budi Gunadi Sadikin—who also serves as Chairman of ITB’s Board of Trustees—further underscored the government’s strong support for the event.

What made this event even more special was the full support from BNI through its Wondr platform. BNI President Director Putrama Wahju Setyawan, along with Vice President Director Alexandra Askandar and other board members, were present to show their support. On the occasion, BNI Director of Institutional Relations Eko Setyo Nugroho highlighted that the Wondr program enables alumni and the public to make sustainable donations for ITB’s education and research development. In addition, through a special ITB alumni credit card, every transaction automatically contributes 0.3 percent to the endowment fund. To date, more than 1,200 alumni have participated.

Beyond running, the Community Run was rich in togetherness. Runners teamed up with friends with disabilities to run and walk side by side. This moment reflected the spirit of inclusivity and solidarity, giving the event a meaning that goes beyond sports.

The main ITB Ultra Marathon 2025 will follow a route starting at Graha BNI Jakarta, passing through Bogor, Puncak, Cianjur, Padalarang, and Cimahi, before finishing at ITB’s Ganesha Campus. The race will feature 16 stages with various categories, ranging from the 180 km individual run to relay races of 2, 4, 8, and 16 participants. Unlike in previous years, the 8- and 16-person relay categories are now open not only to alumni but also to the general public.

This annual event targets participation from up to 5,000 runners from across Indonesia. The series includes a Virtual Run (August 17–September 13, 2025), the Community Fun Run (August 24, 2025), and the main Ultra Marathon (September 26–28, 2025). As of today, more than 2,000 participants have registered, with total prizes amounting to IDR 300 million.

Safety remains a top priority. The organizers have prepared over 250 marshals, ambulances, medical teams, and motorcycle patrols across three main route sections to ensure runners’ security, particularly during vulnerable early-morning hours.

With the spirit of sportsmanship, care, and broad-based support, the Community Run: Road to Wondr ITB Ultra Marathon 2025 is not only a warm-up to the main race but also a moment of solidarity to strengthen networks, support education, and highlight the role of ITB alumni in delivering greater benefits to the nation.