GWK Cultural Park hosts pre-Maybank Marathon fun run in Bali
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GWK Cultural Park in Ungasan, near Uluwatu, recently hosted a community training event ahead of the Maybank Marathon, also known as the Bali Marathon. Ch. Rossie Andriani, GWK Cultural Park's Operations Director, stated that the park's well-managed area makes it a safe and comfortable venue for such events, supporting a healthy lifestyle and sports ecosystem. The Maybank Marathon is scheduled from August 21st to 23rd, 2026, at the Bali United Training Center in Gianyar, close to Ubud. It includes marathon, half-marathon, and 10K categories. Weekly long run training events are being organized by the Maybank Marathon team, with previous runs held at ITDC, The Nusa Dua, Level 21 Mall, and KCI Udayana. Other upcoming runs include the Jatilwuih Fun Run on June 20th, 2026, and the Bali Culture Run in Nusa Dua on July 26th, 2026. Bali also has various running communities like FLOWERBOY in Seseh and RUNAMUK in Canggu, offering different distances for all skill levels. Additionally, racket sports are expanding, with Liga.Tennis opening a new venue in Uluwatu.
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