AirAsia X sponsorship valued at RM35,760

As the Platinum Sponsor and Official Airline of the INOV-8 Pacesetters 3030 Run 2014, AirAsia X will be giving away 12 return flights to 12 destinations in Asia and Australia with a total value of RM35,760.00. The flights are prizes for eight category winners, four lucky draw winners and two online contest winners. This will enable category winners to compete in marathon events held at AirAsia X’s destinations. 

Wan with Aileena Chong of Airasia X Communications Department

Wan Yew Leong, president of Pacesetters Athletic Club said “The sponsorship by AirAsia X is timely and will benefit our club since participating in overseas runs is part of the club’s promoted activity. We look forward to working with AirAsia X in overseas run where AirAsia X flies to."

AirAsia X Chief Executive Officer, Azran Osman-Rani said “Sports sponsorship has always been essential to AirAsia X as it brings communities together and we are X-cited to be part of this event that encourages Malaysians to recognize their potential in sports and run for a healthier life. It is also our privilege to realize the dreams of deserving winners of this run to go further and compete in other international running events happening in AirAsia X’s destinations with the sponsored return flights.”

This is the club's sixth 30km event and it is made possible by title sponsor INOV-8 in partnership with event owner and organiser, Pacesetters Athletic Club. Garmin is the official fitness watch, Running Malaysia is the media partner and Nelson Franchise as bronze sponsor of the event. 

With all 8 categories opened for registration since 16 July 2014, the event has garnered good response from runners. The organisers targeted to get 3,000 runners over the 3 distances - 30km, 20km and 10km. The registration will close on 20 October 2014 or on reaching 3,000 entries.