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Title: Bali Tourism Run 2026 Brings Global Spotlight to Sustainable Travel in Jatiluwih

Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, 19th May 2026 — Bali’s tourism industry is set to launch a new international sport tourism initiative as Bali Tourism Run 2026 prepares to take place on June 21, 2026, in the UNESCO-recognized cultural landscape of Jatiluwih Rice Terraces.Organized by the Bali chapter of the Association of Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA Bali) in collaboration with Bali Tourism Board, the Provincial Government of Bali, and tourism stakeholders across the island, the event is designed to combine sport tourism, cultural tourism and sustainable travel experiences within one of Bali’s most iconic rural destinations.The inaugural Bali Tourism Run 2026 will feature a 5-kilometer route through the scenic rice terrace landscape of Jatiluwih, offering participants an immersive experience that extends beyond the race itself.Organizers say the event is part of a broader effort to encourage quality tourism in Bali by promoting destinations rooted in local culture, environmental awareness and community-based tourism.“Through Bali Tourism Run, we want to show that Jatiluwih is a high-quality destination that is safe, comfortable and worthy of global attention,” said I Putu Winastra, Chairman of ASITA Bali and initiator of the event.Unlike large-scale urban marathons, Bali Tourism Run 2026 will limit participation to approximately 2,000 runners following environmental carrying-capacity assessments conducted for the Jatiluwih area.Organizers emphasized that preserving the integrity of the UNESCO-recognized cultural landscape remains a top priority.“If the event becomes too large, it could create environmental pressure and negatively impact the destination,” Winastra added.The event also aims to support local economic activity by involving small businesses, culinar...

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