“Run for Peace” is a non-competitive event organized by Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) to create awareness of peace and a healthy lifestyle in society. This event was held once every two years since 2005.

自2005年以来，SGM每两年主办一次‘和平之跑’，和平之跑不设奖项亦不分组别，旨在于启发社会大众为和平而跑。除了跑步，现场也举办反核武及宣扬生命尊严的“从暴力文化到和平文化：人的精神变革展”、宣扬可持续发展理念的“希望的种子展”、文化演出等，使和平讯息更全面宣扬。

Peace Lovers

Run for Peace is a non-competitive biennial event organised by Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) that encourages people from all walks of life, particularly young people, to come together for the sake of creating a culture of peace. This event is the key activity of SGM’s September Month of Peace during which SGM members make special efforts to raise awareness that peace begins with the individual.

和平爱好者

“和平之跑”是由马来西亚创价学会(SGM)举办、两年—度的大型社区活动，旨在促迸每—个人对和平的醒觉——和平，由我开始！

Run for Peace 2019 will be held on various dates at 28 locations nationwide throughout September. This year, over 110,000 peace-lovers are expected to take a stand for peace in this event. We look forward to you becoming a peace-lover!

2019年“和平之跑”将于9月“SGM和平月”，在全国28个据点开跑！ 今年，预计超过110000人参与，将会是—场声势浩大的和平活动！ 我们在此号召各阶层人士，尤其青年，来共同创建和平的文化！ 期待您的参与， —起成为爱好和平的主角！

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Run for Peace?
Run for Peace is a non-competitive biennial event organized by Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) that encourages people from all walks of life, particularly young people, to come together for the sake of peace. The event is the key activity of SGM’s September Month of Peace during which SGM members make special efforts to raise awareness that peace begins with the individual.

2. Who is Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM)?
Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) is an organization that promotes peace in society through cultural exchanges and humanistic education, based on the life affirming philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism. “Soka” means value creation. As Buddhists engaged in society, we believe that all human beings, regardless of gender, ethnicity or social standing, have the power to overcome life’s challenges and develop a life of immense value.

3. Why Run for Peace?
Soka Gakkai International (SGI) President Dr. Daisaku Ikeda once said, “Nothing is more precious than peace. Nothing brings more happiness. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind.”

The origin of Soka Gakkai peace movement dates back to 8 Sept 1957 where Soka Gakkai’s second president Josei Toda made his historic declaration calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Mr. Toda stressed that behind the existence of nuclear weapons lurks the devilish aspect of human life that seeks to control and destroy others.

Run for Peace is to raise public awareness on the importance of promoting nuclear abolition, to encourage civil citizens to courageously challenge the ways of thinking that justify hate, violence and discrimination. Let us build a culture of peace in our daily lives and harmoniously unite with people of all walks of life towards developing a peaceful society.

4. When and where will it be held?
Run for Peace 2019 will be held on various dates at 28 locations nationwide throughout September. Kindly visit www.runforpeace.com.my for more info.

5. How many kilometres?
The distance of each route varies according to different run locations, ranging from 3.5km to 10km. Kindly visit www.runforpeace.com.my for more info.

6. Who can join the run?
Participants between the age of 7 to 80 with good health condition.

7. How to register for the run?
Participants can only register through the online registration portal at http://www.runforpeace.com.my
Step 1) Choose the state, run location & T-shirt pickup point
Step 2) Fill up all the details
Step 3) Check out and make payment by credit card or e-banking

8. How much is the registration fee?
The registration fee is RM30.

9. Can I register on behalf of others?
Yes, participants are encouraged to help others who cannot/ do not know how to handle online registration. However, please handle personal info and collection of fees with due care.

10. When is the deadline for registration?
The registration for public will close at 11.59pm on 30th June 2019 (or when registration slots are full, whichever is earlier).

11. What will I get upon completing the run?
Upon completing the run, participants will receive a finishing medal.

12. Is there any delivery service for T-shirt?
There is no delivery service for T-Shirt or Run for Peace kit. To collect your Run for Peace kit, you must show your confirmation slip and your IC/ passport to redeem from the selected pickup point.

13. Can the registered run location and T-shirt collection venue be different?
T-shirt collection has to follow the designated pickup point(s) of the registered run location.

14. Is the organizer recruiting any volunteers?
At this moment, we do not recruit any volunteers for the run. Should there be any changes, we will further update on our official Facebook page.

15. How do I contribute to peace through this run?
The slogan of Run for Peace says, “Peace Starts with ME!”
Towards the actual day of the run, you can start by taking actions that contribute to peace in your daily life, i.e. greeting your colleagues in workplace, be thankful for whatever that happens, giving a helping hand to others, treasuring and respecting oneself and others, taking care of our environment, share with others on topics related to peace etc. We believe that one small little action by an individual possesses the power to create a ripple of positive changes in our society.

16. How to get my booking number after registration?
Booking number will be available on payment confirmation page after you made payment, or the booking number is available in ipay88 payment confirmation email as “ref no.”.

常见问题解答

1. 什么是“和平之跑”？
“和平之跑”是由马来西亚创价学会(SGM)举办、两年一度的非竞赛性活动，旨在促进每一个入对和平的醒觉。这是9月“SGM和平月”的重点活动，SGM号召各阶层入士，尤其青年，来共同创建和平的文化。

2. 马来西亚创价学会 (SGM)是什么团体？
马来西亚创价学会（简称SGM）是一个以日莲佛法维护生命尊严的哲学为根本，透过文化交流与人本教育来促进社会和平的团体。“创价”意即“创造价值”，作为入世的佛教徒，我们深信每一个人，不论性别、种族或社会地位，都有能力克服人生之挑战与考验，创造无限的价值。

3. 为何要参加“和平之跑”？
国际创价学会（SGI）会长池田大作曾说：“没有比和平更珍贵的！没有比和平更幸福的！和平才是人类向前迈进的根本！”
创价学会和平运动的渊源，来自1957年9月8日由创价学会第二任会长户田城圣所发表的历史性《禁止核武宣言》。户田先生强调核武器是蔑视人类生存权利的表现，必须消除这种毁灭人性的错误思想。
“和平之跑”是为了向公众宣扬禁止核武器的重要性，鼓励民众反省将仇恨、暴力和歧视正当化的想法，并勇敢地纠正这种错误思想。让我们把“和平文化”根植在每一天的生活中，与各阶层的民众一起建立一个和谐的社会。

4. “和平之跑”何时举行、在哪里举行？
2019年“和平之跑”将于今年9月在全国28个据点举行。敬请浏览官方网站www.runforpeace.com.my获取详情。

5. 路线全程多长呢？
不同场地的路线有所不同，一般介于3.5公里至10公里。敬请浏览官方网站www.runforpeace.com.my获取各个场地详情。

6. 谁有资格参加“和平之跑”？
我们欢迎任何年龄介于7岁至80岁、身体健康且热爱和平的人士参加“和平之跑”。

7. 请问如何报名参加“和平之跑”？
有意参加“和平之跑”的人士，可以通过官方网站https://www.runforpeace.com.my 报名：
第一、选择州属、活动地点和领取运动衣地点
第二、填写个人资料
第三、完成输入，通过信用卡或银行转账缴付报名费

8. “和平之跑”报名费是多少？
“2019和平之跑”报名费是每人RM30.00。

9. 请问我可以代别人报名吗？
可以，您可以代不方便上网的参加者报名。温馨提醒须谨慎处理个人资料和报名费，以免造成误会。

10. 报名何时截止？
“和平之跑”报名将于2019年6月30日晚上11时59分截止，或满额即截止，视何者为先。

11. 跑完全程有什么奖励吗？
成功跑外全程的每位参加者将获得一面和平奖牌，以示鼓励。

12. 运动衣是否可以邮寄给参加者？
抱歉，我们无法邮寄运动衣和相关物品给参加者。敬请参加者携同报名收据及身份证或护照，在指定的日期到选定的地点领取物品。

13. 开跑与领取运动衣，是否可以选择不同的地点？
参加者必须在选定的开跑地点所指定的地方领取运动衣。

14. 主办单位是否开放招募志工？
主办单位目前没有开放招募志工。如有必要，我们将在官方脸书上刊登最新消息。

15. 我如何通过“和平之跑”来对和平做贡献？
“和平之跑”的口号是“和平，由我开贻！”
在“和平之跑”之前或之后，我们都希望参加者把“和平文化”根植于每一天的生活中，以行动为和平做贡献。例如：在办公室向同事们打招呼；对所拥有的一切表示感恩；对他人伸出援手；重视自己也尊重他人；保护自然环境；与他人分享和平的课题等。我们相信，一个人又一个人简单的行动，将形成涟漪，能够为社会带来积极改变的力量。

16. 报名后如何获得Booking number（报名编号）？
通过网上付款后，Booking number将出现在付款确认页面，或付款人可从由ipay88发出的电邮付款收据中取得“ref no.”，即Booking number。

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