Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) – The cheerful and energetic atmosphere filled Purworejo on Sunday morning (November 9, 2025). A total of 1,198 participants from various backgrounds joined the UMPWR Fun Run 2025, part of the series of events celebrating the 61st Anniversary (Milad) of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR).
Participants were divided into several categories: general male (518 people), general female (299 people), student male (295 people), and student female (86 people). They ran a route of approximately 6.1 kilometers, starting and finishing in front of the UMPWR campus, passing through the main streets of Purworejo City: Jalan KH Ahmad Dahlan – Jalan Pemuda – Jalan Urip Sumoharjo – Jalan H. Agus Salim (Tegalsari) – Jalan Meranti – Jalan Letjen Sarwo Edie Wibowo – Jalan Ngupasan III – Jalan Mayjen Sutoyo – Jalan RAA Tjokronegoro – Jalan Ahmad Yani, before returning to the UMPWR campus.
This event was not only a means of promoting physical fitness but also served to strengthen camaraderie among the academic community, students, and the general public. The first 61 finishers received exclusive metal medals, while other participants were awarded acrylic medals as appreciation for their enthusiasm and participation.
The committee also prepared cash prizes totaling millions of rupiah for the top five winners in each category, as follows:
1st Place: Rp 2,000,000 + trophy
2nd Place: Rp 1,500,000 + trophy
3rd Place: Rp 1,000,000 + trophy
4th Place: Rp 750,000 + trophy
5th Place: Rp 500,000 + trophy
UMPWR Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., stated that this event symbolizes the spirit of “Health, Togetherness, and Progress” in commemoration of UMPWR’s 61st Milad.
“This is the UMPWR Fun Run 2025 — participants may choose to ‘fun’ or to ‘run’. Let’s take part in this event with the spirit of health, togetherness, and progress,” he said.
The event concluded with the distribution of exciting door prizes and various entertainment performances, adding to the festive atmosphere of UMPWR’s 61st Anniversary celebration.
