Jakarta Running Festival Attracts 37,000 Runners, Governor Highlights Air Quality Concerns
The 2026 Jakarta Running Festival successfully concluded with over 37,000 participants from 48 countries. However, rising air pollution levels in Jakarta during the event emerged as a concern.
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