Over 400 people took on the five-kilometre route along the picturesque and popular beach and on nearby roads.
The opening ceremony of the event was overseen by Rewat Areerob, President of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO), who was joined by Manoch Panchalad, President of the Cherng Talay Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, and Sin Khahapana, a member of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation Council.
Mr Manoch explained that the event was organised to help promote a healthy lifestyle to local residents by demonstrating how important fitness pursuits such as running and exercise are.
“The run is open to local residents and tourists of all ages to help encourage a healthier and more active lifestyle,” Mr Manoch commented.
“It is also designed to support the younger generation by encouraging them to adopt a healthy lifestyle as opposed to drugs and crime,” he added.
The event was also a great way to foster relations and harmony between public and private sector organisations, Mr Manoch said, while simultaneously help drive positive tourism in the local area.