Sleman Temple Run Promotes Cultural Heritage Sites in the Prambanan Hills Area

Thousands of runners enlivened the 2025 Sleman Temple Run cross-country trial run in the Prambanan cultural heritage area of ​​Sleman, Yogyakarta, on Sunday (August 10, 2025). The event, now in its 10th year, is more than just a running competition, but also an experiential festival combining sports, nature, local culture, and heritage in the Prambanan hills.

The Deputy Regent of Sleman, Danang Maharsa, accompanied by the Regional Secretary of Sleman, Susmiarto, and Corporate Secretary Group Head of InJourney Destination Management, Destantiana Nurina, released thousands of runners in the 15K and 7K categories from the Banyunibo Temple area, Prambanan, Sleman.

In his remarks, Danang expressed his appreciation for the Sleman Temple Run's 2025th anniversary in XNUMX. He noted that the Sleman Temple Run is characterized by its sports tourism experience, showcasing a rural atmosphere, local arts, and most importantly, the splendor of the temples in Sleman Regency.

"The Sleman Temple Run offers an exciting experience unlike any other. The combination of sports and tourism promotion is expected to have a positive impact on economic growth, cultural education, and the development of tourist destinations, particularly temples, in Sleman Regency," he said.

The 10th Sleman Temple Run was attended by thousands of runners from various cities in Indonesia and abroad who were divided into three distance categories, namely 30K, 15K and the 7K fun run category . The 30K category passed a number of cultural heritage objects, including Banyunibo Temple, Gupolo Statue, Ijo Temple, Breksi Cliff, Miri Temple, Ratu Boko Palace, Barong Temple with an elevation gain or the number and distance of climbs traveled by runners of 1.309 meters.

The 15K category passes Banyunibo Temple, Ijo Temple, Breksi Cliff, Miri Temple, Ratu Boko Palace, and Barong Temple, with an elevation gain of 697 meters. The 7K fun run passes Banyunibo Temple, Ratu Boko Palace, and Barong Temple, with an elevation gain of 268 meters.

Ratu Boko Palace is one of the cultural heritage sites passed by all participants from all categories. This site, a legacy of Rakai Panangkaran (746-784 CE) of the Sailendra Dynasty, offers a breathtaking panorama of natural beauty and the majesty of a bygone era.

Ratu Boko Palace is the main highlight on the Sleman Temple Run jersey and medals.

"We want to promote Ratu Boko as a leading destination with high historical value. Through this activity, we hope that more temples and cultural sites in Sleman will become widely known, both to domestic and international tourists," concluded Destantiana Nurina, Corporate Secretary Group Head of InJourney Destination Management.