30-06-2025
Amazing views await MPAJ night race runners
Hasrolnizam (sixth from left) with event sponsors during a press conference on AJNR 2025 held at Menara MPAJ. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star
RUNNERS during the July 5 Geopark Ampang Jaya Night Run (AJNR) 2025 can look forward to nocturnal bird calls, moonlit landscapes and a night view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline.
Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) deputy president Hasrolnizam Shaari said the run, which is divided into 5km and 12km categories, will take place around the well-lit roads of Taman Melawati.
'Participants will be able to experience varying trails, with some parts of the route flat and others hilly,' he said.
'The night scenery will also be different compared to the daytime.
'During the day, you will hear the sound of cars, but at night, you will hear the sound of birds, and see the surrounding fauna and flora in a different light.'
Hasrolnizam said a highlight was an uphill run stretch, taking place in an area where the Bukit Tabur quartz ridge was the backdrop.
There will also be illuminated views of the city skyline.
'At this run, runners will get to take in a combination of views from nature and urban development,' he said.
The event is supported by 19 sponsors contributing via cash, time and volunteer hours.
Close to 2,000 participants are expected to take part.
Participants from 12 other countries such as Belarus, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore have also been confirmed.
The AJNR is an annual event and is into its eighth series this year.
The run will be flagged off at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Taman Melawati.
For details, visit MPAJ's social media pages.
