Jakarta international running race 10K preparation that is held to commemorate Jakarta 487 Anniversary in Monas Southwest Cross (Silang Monas Barat Daya) on June 8 is hampered due to 18 holes found on the route that will be passed by national and international runners.

Indeed there are many holes and need to be fixed so that it will not cause any accident since there are international runners as well

Head of City Sports and Youths Department, Ratiyono, said that based on rechecking on Monday (5/21) dawn, 18 holes need to be patched and it is still found bumpy road that need to be fixed.

“Indeed there are many holes and need to be fixed so that it will not cause any accident since there are international runners as well,” said Ratiyono, Wednesday (5/21).

To fix the potholed route, his party has coordinated with Public Work Department and Transportation Department. “We have held coordination meeting many times with related institutions to fix the potholed road and flatten the bumpy road,” uttered Ratiyono.

He admitted that this year implementation coincides with Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) construction project. However, the project is ensured not to disturb this 11-times-running race. “Coincide with MRT project, but it does not matter. Basically, the road should be flat and not bumpy,” Ratiyono acknowledged.

Just like previous years, the route will pass Monas Southwest Cross-Jalan MH Thamrin-HI Roundabaout-Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-Semanggi-Jalan Jenderal Sudirman-HI Roundabaout-Jalan MH Thamrin- Monas Southwest Cross.

This running race is divided into three categories: elite international, elite national, and public. The total prize reaches Rp 900 million. “We hope Jakarta sport enthusiasts are increasing so that the participant number can be bigger than previous year,” Ratiyono hoped.