林连玉先生（1901-1985）是马来西亚华校教师会总会（教总）前主席、伟大教育家及社会活动家。他曾领导全国华人争取华教权益和公民权，将毕生奉献给母语教育，甚至被褫夺公民权及吊销教师注册证，为此付出巨大牺牲。林连玉先生于1985年12月18日因病逝世，被华人社会誉为“族魂”，乃光辉的典范。

为了推广和弘扬林连玉先生“多彩多姿，共存共荣”的理念和无畏无惧的精神，以及筹募林连玉纪念馆及林连玉基金常年活动经费。林连玉基金从2012年开始，每两年一届举办林连玉行义跑活动，以健康运动结合弘扬林连玉精神，让全民参与其中。

林连玉基金曾与各州区联委会分别在吉隆坡、峇株吧辖、怡保、莎亚南、芙蓉、巴生、马六甲及吉兰丹举办上述活动，吸引了众多各族群人士参加。2020年及2022年，则因新冠疫情肆虐，义跑被迫停办。2024年林连玉行再接再厉在广东义山及KL BASE.SUNGAI BESI举行，人数约5000人，更筹获超过100万的成绩。

2026年适逢林连玉基金成立四十周年。义跑将在吉隆坡举行，除了希望筹款数目突破100万外，更盼参加者也能突破以往人数，为林连玉基金成立四十周年喝彩！届时除了义跑，现场将备有展览、餐车档口市集与大家共庆！

诚挚希望贵校/团体/公司及各界人士，鼎力支持这项义跑，协助林连玉基金筹募经费，维护母语教育工作得以顺利开展，进一步深化教育事业、跨族群活动和文化资产保存运动。谢谢。

2026年林连玉⾏⼯委会 敬上

The late Lim Lian Geok (1901–1985) was the most respected educational activist in the Chinese community. He advocated for equal rights and services for vernacular schools, fought for equal citizenship during the independence era, and introduced the concept of “Abundance in Diversity, Prosperity in Coexistence”. However, his citizenship status and teacher permit were revoked due to his strong opposition to the single-stream education policy. His contributions to mother-tongue education were so significant that he was honored as the “Soul of the Malaysian Chinese” upon his passing.

To continue promoting the spirit and ideology of the late Lim, as well as to raise funds for annual activities, the LLG has organized the “LLG FUN RUN” since 2012. This jogathon is held every two years and has received enthusiastic participation from citizens nationwide. The LLG FUN RUN has previously been organized together with state joint committees in Kuala Lumpur, Batu Pahat, Ipoh, Shah Alam, Seremban, Klang, Melaka, and Kelantan, and has enjoyed strong support from various communities.

However, in 2020 and 2022, the event had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the event returned, held at Guang Dong Cemetery and KL Base, Sungai Besi, with more than 5,000 participants and successfully raising over RM1 million. The year 2026 will mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the LLG. The run will once again be organized in Kuala Lumpur, with a fundraising target of over RM1 million and the hope of attracting even greater participation than in previous years, symbolizing the celebration of this historic anniversary. A variety of complementary activities, including exhibitions, food trucks, and a mini market, will be organized to enrich and enliven the overall event atmosphere.

The LLG sincerely calls upon schools, associations, companies, and the public to give full support to this run. Your contribution is crucial in helping us raise funds to continue the fight for mother tongue education, strengthen cross-community activities, and preserve cultural heritage. Thank you for your support.

The Organizing Committee of The LLG FUN RUN 2026