PDI Perjuangan holds Soekarno Run BWX in Banyuwangi

The PDI Perjuangan East Java Regional Leadership Council organized the Soekarno Run BWX in Banyuwangi on September 20, 2026. Said Abdullah, Chairman of the PDI Perjuangan East Java DPD, stated that running was selected as a medium to pass down the values of Indonesia's first president, Soekarno, to the younger generation.

According to Abdullah, the sport symbolizes courage, persistence, unity, and an indomitable spirit. The event aims to promote a healthy lifestyle among youth and develop sport tourism in East Java. The race featured historical and exotic routes, including Marina Boom Beach, and offered total prizes of Rp1 billion.

Notable athletes, including Ricky Martin Simbolon, Daniel Simanjuntak, and Immanuel Hutasoit, were scheduled to participate. The event started at Pendapa Sabha Swagata Blambangan.