Bhimasena Run for Whale Shark 2026: Every Step Carries a Message for the Ocean ONE RUN. ONE OCEAN. ONE PURPOSE.

Bhimasena Power – Batang Runners — PT Bhimasena Power Indonesia, in collaboration with the Batang Runners community, will host the Bhimasena Run for Whale Shark 2026 – 6K FUN RUN on Sunday, 27 September 2026, at Pendopo Batang Regency. The event invites the public to combine a healthy lifestyle with a commitment to whale shark conservation and marine environmental protection.

Under the tagline “One Run, One Ocean, One Purpose,” the event goes beyond a sporting activity. It also provides an opportunity to introduce the richness of marine biodiversity and raise public awareness of the importance of protecting marine ecosystems.

Aryamir H. Sulasmoro, General Manager of Stakeholder Relations at PT Bhimasena Power Indonesia, explained that the whale shark was chosen as the event’s icon because it represents the richness of marine biodiversity and has been spotted on several occasions in the waters around PLTU Batang.

“Through Bhimasena Run for Whale Shark 2026, we want to demonstrate that environmental awareness can begin with simple actions. Running together, gathering together, and sharing the same message to protect our oceans,” Aryamir said.

He added that using sports and community engagement as a platform is expected to make environmental messages more accessible to the public, particularly younger generations. Collaboration with the running community is therefore an important part of creating an event that combines physical activity with education and environmental awareness.

This spirit is reflected in the involvement of Batang Runners as the event’s community partner. For the running community, the event offers an opportunity to channel their passion for sports into a movement with a broader purpose.

“We are very enthusiastic about collaborating on Bhimasena Run for Whale Shark 2026. For us, running is not just about reaching the finish line, but also about how the positive energy of a community can convey a greater message. Through this event, we want to encourage more people to stay active while learning about and supporting marine conservation, particularly the presence of whale sharks in Batang’s waters,” said Hendrit, Chairperson of Batang Runners.

He added that the strength of a community can serve as a platform for encouraging broader public participation in environmental issues.

“We hope this event will bring together communities, the public, and various stakeholders in a shared spirit. May the small steps we take together inspire greater awareness and commitment to protecting our oceans and environment,” he added.

The collaboration between PT Bhimasena Power Indonesia and Batang Runners also reflects the company’s commitment to collaboration and building synergies with various stakeholders. Through this event, sports, community engagement, and environmental awareness come together in an activity that is open to the public.

In addition to the running activity, participants will have opportunities to learn more about marine biodiversity through various educational elements and communication activities prepared by the organizers.

The **Bhimasena Run for Whale Shark 2026 – 6K FUN RUN** is free and open to the public and running communities who wish to be part of a positive movement promoting sports and marine conservation.

Registration opens on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Registration details and participant requirements are available through the official Instagram account **@runsavewhaleshark**.

The event is also supported by several media partners: LKBN Antara Central Java Bureau, Jawa Pos Radar Semarang, Republika, Tribun Jateng, Bisnis Indonesia, Solo Media Group, Radar Pekalongan, Suara.com, Disway Jateng, Pojokbaca.com, Mojokbaca.com, Ayobatang.com, Batang Help, Asli Batang, and Batang Info.

Through collaboration among businesses, communities, the public, and the media, the message “One Run, One Ocean, One Purpose” is expected to reach a wider audience and contribute to a collective movement to understand, appreciate, and protect the richness of marine biodiversity.

ONE RUN. ONE OCEAN. ONE PURPOSE. One step together. One ocean to protect. One purpose for the future.