Tropicana Golf & Country Resort (“TGCR”) welcomed more than 250 fitness lovers to its serene green grounds in early October for its popular Nite Race. The signature event saw families in high spirits as well as fun seekers vying for cash prizes worth up to RM500 while enjoying the cool evening breeze and panoramic vistas of the golf club at night.

“Launched in 2010, the annual TGCR Night Race was the first of its kind organised by a golf club in a golf course. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we were unable to hold the run in the past two years. We are pleased to revive this tradition as part of our core mission in Redefining the Art of Healthy Living. It is gratifying to see the strong support from the community and turnout for the event, right here at the Tropicana Golf & Country Resort where Tropicana’s journey began,” said Sharudin bin Kamarudin, General Manager of Tropicana Golf & Country Resort.

The signature event kicked off with an invigorating warm-up session at the club’s Golf Wing before the runners were flagged off to happy, loud cheers against a stunning backdrop of sunset on the greens. 

The TGCR Nite Race was opened to diverse age groups with two course of fun runs, 5km and 8km, and participants were grouped into the following categories:

• Category A – 5km, Boys & Girls, Junior – 13 years to 17 years

• Category B – 8km, Men & Ladies, Open – 18 years to 44 years

• Category C – 5km, Men & Ladies, Open – 45 years and above

Here, safety is top priority and security personnel were present throughout the route to monitor the runners and race conditions. Each hole was closed as the final runners crossed, to safeguard participants and the community.

For the winners, each were rewarded with a medal for their achievement. On top of that, participation also entitled the runners to a lucky draw, with prizes such as a flight ticket to Vietnam up for grabs, thanks to Vietnam Airlines. Other goodies included vouchers from Focus Point, Komugi and McDonald’s.