GEORGE TOWN, December 12 – YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy and Organizing Chairman of Penang Bridge International Marathon 2023, eagerly unveils details for the upcoming event on December 17, 2023. With an expected 20,000 participants from 60 nations, the marathon has transformed into an international showcase of athleticism and camaraderie, featuring categories like Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10km.
To ensure a seamless event, the Penang Bridge will close from midnight to 10 am on December 17, complemented by special arrangements such as extended ferry hours for convenient transportation. Participants stand a chance to share a 200 thousand ringgit cash prize pool and win coveted prizes, including a brand-new Perodua Axia and cruise tickets. YB Wong Hon Wai expresses gratitude for overwhelming support and invites residents, businesses, and visitors to partake in the festivities, fostering a healthy lifestyle and highlighting Penang’s vibrancy.
For those living in Q1 & Q2, Gold Coast, Villa Emas in the Queensbay area, access is available via the roundabout of Persiaran Bayan Indah and exit via the bridge to N-Park (Jalan Batu Uban). Visitors and marathoners can park at Q1 & Q2 or Queensbay Mall via Bayan Baru Roundabout to Sri Nibong Highway, entering Queensbay Mall Car Park and exiting via Persiaran Bayan Baru to Bayan Baru Roundabout. Adequate parking is also accessible in the FTZ Zone in Bayan Lepas, with open gates at the custom gate and the red bridge gate for convenience.
There is ample parking available in the Sungai Nibong and Pantai Jerjak housing area, ensuring sufficient space as long as participants avoid blocking doorsteps. In the event that runners are unable to complete the race, a sweeper bus will be provided, as the Penang Bridge is scheduled to reopen at 10 am. For participants who need to travel to the Mainland, an alternative option is the Penang Second Bridge (Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge).
