Yayasan MR DIY launches Him and Her Health Run 2026 to promote heart health, cancer awareness

Yayasan MR D.I.Y. has launched the inaugural Him and Her Health Run 2026, a nationwide 5km fun run series in Penang, Sarawak and Kuala Lumpur aimed at promoting heart health and cancer awareness.

The event is aimed at families, friends and individuals with special focus on community wellbeing.

The run will take place in Penang on May 17, 2026, Sarawak on July 19, 2026 and Kuala Lumpur on October 18, 2026.

Open to participants aged 5 years and above, the run offers an inclusive platform for communities to come together in support of a meaningful cause.

Funds raised from the event will support health-focused organisations and programmes covering prevention and education, treatment support and patient care. Beneficiaries include Yayasan Jantung Malaysia, Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society, Persatuan Sokongan Kanser Kanak-Kanak (CAKNE), and Kumpulan Ibu Bapa Dan Sokongan Anak-Anak Kanser (KIDS).

The event is supported by key partners including Cuckoo International, Kumon Education Malaysia, Health Lane Family Pharmacy, The Mines Resorts and Hotels, Merdeka Waterfront Hotel, Delfi Marketing, Chuan Sin Sdn Bhd and NCS Science Sdn Bhd.

Registration is now open and will close on May 3 for Pulau Pinang,  July 1 for Sarawak and October 1 for Kuala Lumpur.

Participants will receive a fun run kit featuring an event t-shirt, a limited-edition towel, a race cap, a race bib and a finisher medal. 

Participants are required to register online athttps://www.mrdiy.com/him-her-health-fun-run-2026.

Yayasan MR D.I.Y. is the philanthropic arm of MR. DIY Group (M) Berhad, established in June 2023 to manage the retailer’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, focusing on community development, education, environment and arts and culture.