Comotion 2024: Successfully Held, The Spirit of Running to the Finish Line!

Jakarta, 19/06/2024 – The excitement of running colored the morning at Universitas Pembangunan Jaya (UPJ) on Saturday (15/6/2024). The event titled "Comotion 2024" was initiated by the Communication Science Department of UPJ as a themed run event "Jungle" with the tagline "Run Together, Fun Forever". Comotion 2024 successfully attracted the enthusiasm of participants from various backgrounds, presenting a blend of sports spirit, fun, and togetherness with more than 400 participants.

The main event began on Sunday (16/5/2024) and held at Universitas Pembangunan Jaya as the start and finish point with running tracks of 3 km and 5 km. COMOTION 2024 is a fun run with a jungle theme aimed at building family closeness through running. This event aims to enhance family harmony by providing a venue for positive activities together, taking inspiration from jungle animals that embody values of togetherness, loyalty, and protection. The festivity of Comotion 2024 was already visible since the distribution of race packs on Saturday (15/6/2024). Participants consisting of students, alumni, lecturers, and the general public showed their enthusiasm to run together and enjoy the excitement of the event.

The spirit of the participants became even more visible when the event started on Sunday morning. Despite the quite cloudy weather and rain, it did not deter their steps to run and reach the finish line. One participant, Luthfi, expressed his happiness after joining this fun run.

“For the preparation, indeed we’ve been preparing for some time. Honestly, very happy that what was targeted could be achieved today at this Comotion event,” he said.

Comotion 2024 is not just about running to the finish line. More than that, this event is a forum to build togetherness and solidarity. Participants encouraged and helped each other, creating a jungle atmosphere full of friendliness and sportsmanship.

Comotion 2024 is one of the efforts of the Communication Science Department of UPJ in building a community and establishing good relationships with various parties. This event is expected to be a platform for running enthusiasts to gather, socialize, and exercise together.

Comotion 2024 has successfully become a running event full of spirit, excitement, and togetherness. This event proves that running is not only healthy but can also be a means to strengthen relationships and build a community.

The Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Business, Dra. Clara Evi C. Citraningtyas, M.A., Ph.D., expressed her happiness towards the COMOTION 2024 event. “I hope this event can strengthen relationships among family members, improve physical and mental health, and raise environmental awareness. Through an environmental theme like ‘jungle’, it is hoped that participants will appreciate and maintain environmental sustainability. Also, I hope that this fun run will become a precious moment that creates positive enjoyment and strengthens emotional bonds among participants, and motivates them to continue participating in physical activities in the future.” She concluded.