Jakarta, Aug. 1 -- The Tanjung Lesung Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will once again host the Rhino Eco Run, a running event that offers scenic coastal routes and aims to advance Javan rhinoceros conservation, in September this year.

"We believe that by protecting rhinos, we also help preserve the environment," president director of Tanjung Lesung SEZ, Poernomo Siswoprasetijo, said in a statement released here on Friday.

The annual race, set to take place on September 28, 2025, will be held on Lalassa Beach in Tanjung Lesung SEZ, Banten, and seek to raise awareness about the endangered endemic species and commemorate World Rhino Day.

"This is not just about an endangered animal: it is about preserving natural heritage so it can be enjoyed...