“MAB Say Yaung Chel Run” is a 5KM long fun run where the participants from any and all athletic backgrounds can participate in colorful fun. At each of the checkpoints stationed along the running route, runners will be splashed with different colored powder, marking their journey from one goal to another. After the run, there will be a concert waiting at the finish line filled with well-renowned artists. According to U Myo Thet Naing, Myanma Apex Bank (MAB)’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer, this exciting celebration will take place in Mandalay on February 16th.
“As part of our upcoming 10thAnniversary celebrations, we are hosting MAB’s very first Say Yaung Chel Run. The best part is that we will donate all the ticket proceeds from the event to the development of Myanmar’s education sector in alignment with our Better Giving CSR program”, said U Myo Thet Naing at the press conference held in Mandalay on January 15th.
The running event is held in collaboration with the Mandalay Regional Government with the purpose of providing recreation and relaxation for the public. To ensure that all runners feel included and celebrated, MAB will reward all runners finisher medals.
The running track stretches for 5 kilometers along the Mandalay Kyone (The Moat), starting from Hilton Hotel Mandalay and ending at Shwe Mann Taung Golf Resort.
The color powder that will be used during the running event is globally certified to be used in food industries. If one is allergic or sensitive to the powder, MAB has advised against one’s participation in the running event.
Daw Khine Ma Ma Mon, the Vice President of the Strategic and Planning Department (MAB) elaborated the detailed information of the running event as follows.
“The entire running event will be covered with all kinds of fun activities. We have also planned strategically to ensure the safety and overall wellbeing for the runners. We hope to see not just all the residents of Mandalay, but also the people residing in Yangon and other parts of the country to come and participate in our Say Yaung Chel run”, said Daw Khine Ma Ma Mon.
U Kyaw San Myint, a member of Mandalay City Development Committee, explained why his committee has agreed to collaborate with MAB on this event, and about the plans related to the city’s cleaning, manpower allocation, and security.
If you want to participate in ” MAB Say Yaung Chel Run”, you can visit www.mabsayyaungchelrun.com and register. You can also go to designated MAB branches in Mandalay, Sagaing, and Yangon, that are assigned to receive registration and payment.
The participants will be able to claim runner packs that are worth 15,000 kyats by showing the National ID at the chosen MAB branch during the registration process.
If you have further questions about the running event, you can make a phone call to the MAB Call Center at 01-8610612 which is available for 24 hours (or) you can pay a visit to www.mabsayyaungchelrun.com
