EVENT CANCELLED TODAY AS NOTIFIED BY BELOW OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM RACE ORGANISER. THEREFORE, THIS CONTEST IS ALSO NULL AND VOID. CHECK-OUT MORE CONTESTS ON RUNNING TOONS FB PAGE.
Date: 28 January 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITROEN RETRO RUN MALAYSIA 2016
Cancellation of Event
With heavy hearts, we, the organiser for Citroen Retro Run Malaysia 2016, and on behalf of Naza Euro Motors, official distributor for Citroen automobiles in Malaysia, as its title sponsor; regret to inform that Citroen Retro Run Malaysia 2016 will be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances and unavoidable matters that surfaced.
To all runners who have already registered, we thank you for your unwavering and unconditional support. We will be refunding your registration fees within 30 days via our registration portal MyRaceOnline. For those who have contacted us directly and registered manually, we will be processing your refunds via email and fund transfers within 48 hours.
We offer our sincere apologies for any inconveniences caused.
For further enquiries, please contact us at groovy@myretrorun.com and for refund matters, please contact MyRaceOnline at 03 7960 0391.
COLOUR ME RETRO! Contest
Great News! The good guys at Running Toons are organising a COLOUR ME RETRO! Contest where we are GIVING-AWAY 2 FREE RUNNING SLOTS to participate in the grooviest-ever Citroen Retro Run 2016!!
To ENTER Contest, Simply Follow These Steps Below :-
- Like the Running Toons fb page.
- Colour-in the COLOUR ME RETRO! Contest photo provided. We have purposely drawn two characters bald, so that YOU can draw-in their wigs in any zany hairstyle.
- Email your coloured-in photo to gusghani@gmail.com with the title “COLOUR ME RETRO! Contest,” and please include your Full Name, IC Number and Mobile Number.
The entry with GROOVIEST and the most eye-catching coloured photo will be selected as the winner.
The Contest ends 5th February 2016.
The Contest Winner will be notified by email on 7th Feb 2016.
Running Toons reserve the rights to forfeit the winning prize if the Winner and his chosen partner cannot join the run on 10th April 2016 (Sunday) for whatever reasons.
Good Luck!
CITROEN RETRO RUN MALAYSIA 2016 – PRESS RELEASE
Let’s Get Groovy
Retro Run Malaysia is back for its 2nd edition – bigger and groovier!
Retro Run was initiated in late 2014 with the hope of bringing the good ol’ memories of yesteryear into a retro-licious and healthy event, where everyone of any age can join in the fun. This time around, the run is proud to have Naza Euro Motors, official distributor for Citroen automobiles in Malaysia, as its title sponsor.
Citroen Retro Run Malaysia 2016 is a 5km fun run that aims to promote a healthy lifestyle for the whole family while reminiscing about the memories of 70s-early 90s.
A line of retro entertainment has been scheduled during the event day, including a retro inspired photobooth, best costume and retro dance competition. The first ever Retro Fiesta segment will take place after the run with stage highlights of the legendary Dato’ David Arumugam (Alleycats), singing a few of his famous hits during the 80s.
The event details are as the following:
Date: 10th April 2016 (Sunday)
Venue: Kompleks Sukan Air, Putrajaya
Time: 7.00am
Distance: 5km
Participation Fee: RM80 (13 years and above*) and RM72 for Early Bird (limited to 500 runners only)
*For children below the age of 13, they may run for fun, accompanied with at least one paid registered parent or guardian.
All registered runners will be entitled to a Brooks equilibrium technology fabric running tee, a running bib, an Afro wig, a super delish Retro snack bag, refreshments and an awesome one-of-a-kind-retro finisher medal.
Do not miss the chance to view the all-new Citroen C4 Picasso alongside the award- winning Citroen Grand C4 Picasso on the event day. Be there to enjoy fantastic deals offered to all Retro runners and friends.
Citroen Retro Run Malaysia 2016 is also supported by Brooks as Official Apparel, Watsons Malaysia as Official Health & Beauty Store and ON.FM as Official Online Media.
Be part of the grooviest 5km run ever and expect nothing less than awesomeness overload this coming April!
More event details and registration steps are available at our Official Facebook page and our Official Website.
About The Author
Gus is the Chief Entertainment Officer of Running Toons and he is passionate about endurance sports. As a sports writer, he has contributed numerous insightful articles to The Star newspaper, Running Malaysia magazine, Cycling Malaysia magazine, Cycling Evolution magazine, Swim Bike Run magazine and more. LIKE Happy Runner and follow gusghani @Instagram.
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