The 2025 Solo Run Fest is expected to strengthen Surakarta's identity as a sports tourism city .
Surakarta Mayor Respati Ardi, in Solo, Central Java, Monday, said that the activity has been routinely held every year in the city of Solo.
"We realize, we have said repeatedly that Solo has no nature, no beaches, no mountains. Our tourism potential is urban tourism," he said.
Therefore, he fully supports various events, both entertainment and sports, that involve many people to come to Solo.
"Today we fully support all events in Solo City," he also said.
He hopes that the implementation of Solo Run Fest 2025 which will be held on 25-28 September 2025 in two locations, namely Manahan Stadium and Balekambang Park Surakarta, will be able to attract many people to come to Solo.
"Hopefully this can be a proud event for the people of Solo. Hopefully it will also be a benchmark , if someone wants to hold another running event , oh this is the benchmark ," he said.
He also hopes that more economic sectors will feel the positive impact of these activities, both from the side of MSMEs, hotels, and tourist attractions.
President Director of PT SHA Solo KPH Arya Hidayat Adisena as the event organizer said that Solo Run Fest 2025 carries the concept of sport tourism.
"This event will present a comprehensive experience, from running sports, UMKM product bazaar, sportswear expo and entertainment stage with various offerings," he said.