AsiaRooms.com - Take Part in IOI Community Run 2011 in Malaysia

Malaysia's IOI Community Run 2011 will invite participants to take part in a challenging but fun race through Puchong next month.

2011-10-22

PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA, October 22, 2011 (Press-News.org) Visitors to Puchong in Malaysia this November will have the opportunity to participate in the IOI Community Run 2011, an exciting charity race event.

To be held on November 20th, the race sees families and friends banding together on a fun-filled Sunday morning to take part in a physically demanding run through Puchong in order to help raise money for charity.

Partners of the IOI Community Run 2011 include relief charity World Vision Malaysia, the SSL Stroke and Welfare Development Foundation and local foster home Rumah Shalom.

Those participating will be able to receive cash prizes for performing well in their bracket, while certificates are to be presented to all runners and special awards given to the best-dressed entrants.

Other highlights of the event include a mini carnival to entertain the kids and live on-stage performances, as well as lucky draw raffles.

People who are keen to take part must register their interest before October 31st or before all 4,000 places are allocated, with fees costing up to 20 ringgits (GBP4.10).

The race commences on the Sunday morning at 06:30 local time from Puteri Avenue in Bandar Puteri Puchong.

Amateur athletes can find a wide array of Malaysia hotels at AsiaRooms.com, with the Hilton Petaling Jaya Hotel among them.

Find out more about the race at http://ioicommunityrun.ioigroup.com/.

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