The ninth edition of TARCian Run ended on a high, quite literally, as more than 7,000 runners crossed the finish line on the rooftop of TAR UMT Arena, a brand-new facility set to be the centre of a vibrant student activity hub for years to come.
Held on 13 September 2025, TARCian Run has been a TAR UMT tradition since its first edition held in 2015. Today, it is a celebratory occasion that unites TAR UMT students, staff and family members, alumni, and the public in the spirit of unity, friendship and togetherness.
This year’s TARCian Run also saw the active participation of TAR UMT students as part of the organising committee, making TARCian Run 2025 more than just a race - it is also a reflection of TAR UMT's Beyond Education philosophy, providing students opportunities to gain valuable skills, competencies and experiences.
Joining TARCian Run for the second time are students, teachers and students’ parents of Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan (SMJK) Chong Hwa KL, while participants from Chong Hwa Independent High School joined the fun run for the first time.
The run began with the flag-off for participants from both schools, followed by the flag-off for TARCian Run 2025 participants. Runners were brimming with excitement at the start line located at the refurbished main entrance of TAR UMT, and were treated to a scenic journey along the Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE) during the seven-kilometre fun run. At the end of the route, runners sprinted up the six floors of TAR UMT Arena to claim their reward - a well-deserved finisher’s medal and a breathtaking view of the University’s campus grounds and the surrounding area from Skyfield, the rooftop running track and field on Arena.
Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy, Chairman of the Board of Governors, and TAR UMT Alumni Council, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Lim Keng Cheng, Board of Governors Chairman of SMJK Chong Hwa KL and Chong Hwa Independent High School, Datuk Seri Yew Teong Look, Member of the Board of Trustees of TARC Education Foundation, Prof Dato' Indera Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei, President of TAR UMT, and Datuk Ahmad Faisal Abdul Karim, General Manager – Business Development, Lebuhraya DUKE Fasa 3 Sdn Bhd were all present to flag the runners off.
Tan Sri Chan (back row, ninth from left) and Prof Dato’ Indera Ir Dr Lee (back row, eighth from left) taking a group photograph with the TARCian community of alumni, staff, and students on TAR UMT Arena’s rooftop track and field.
“This year marks the ninth TARCian Run, which has now grown to become an iconic event for TAR UMT. With more than 7,000 runners for the 2025 edition, this is an incredible accomplishment that proves how TARCian Run has grown over the past 10 years. It is inspiring to see the great enthusiasm towards TARCian Run and this is thanks to the constant support of the whole TARCian community, friends, sponsors and fellow Malaysians,” said Tan Sri Chan during the closing ceremony.
Bachelor of Finance and Investment (Hons) student Eyu Xin Ying who is a TARCian Run 2025 Organising Committee member, shared his thoughts on organising this year’s run.
“All my peers who are in the committee enjoyed the process of planning and executing such a huge project. The team learned a lot about the amount of effort put in front and behind the scenes that makes TARCian Run a successful event. Despite the challenges throughout, this experience definitely helped us in our own personal growth and development of soft skills that will be valuable in our future career paths,” he said.
A sea of TARCian Run 2025 participants jogging along the scenic SPE Highway.
