AirAsia brings its highly anticipated RedRun race to Penang for the very first time, marking the next leg of the airline’s regional initiative to energise travel and spotlight key tourism destinations across ASEAN.
The event successfully made its debut in Indonesia earlier this year, drawing in participants from 40 countries who raced through Bali’s scenic routes.
Now, AirAsia casts the spotlight on Penang, its second largest hub in Peninsular Malaysia, known for its vibrant heritage, rich culinary scene, and thriving creative economy.
The RedRun Penang is scheduled for 28th September at Gurney Plaza, inviting thousands of participants from across the region to join in three race categories: 3KM, 5KM, and 10KM.
Bringing people together through running
Penang State ex-co for tourism and creative economy Wong Hon Wai pointed out that this community event offers a unique platform to bring people together and foster deeper cultural appreciation.
Wong said: “We are pleased to see AirAsia connecting communities not only through air travel but also through engaging on-ground events like RedRun. We encourage Penangites to take part and be part of the excitement.”
For his part, AirAsia Malaysia CEO Fareh Mazputra remarked: “RedRun is more than just a run, it is a regional movement to celebrate the spirit of travel, local culture and togetherness. After a great reception in Indonesia, we are proud to bring the next edition to Penang, a city that represents the heart of our operations and our commitment to community. We are also excited to roll out our AirAsia Festival at Gurney Plaza this month, adding even more reasons to visit the Pearl of the Orient.”
Penang has long been one of AirAsia’s top-performing leisure destinations, with direct connectivity to 12 domestic and international cities, including Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, Medan and Shenzhen.
As one of AirAsia’s five major hubs in Malaysia, Penang stands out as a top destination, especially for tourists from Indonesia, China and Singapore.
