Over 6,500 runners came together yesterday for the fourth edition of the Toyota Start Your Impossible Outrun 2025 in Putrajaya recently. This year, the Start Your Impossible (SYI) Outrun raised RM200,000 which will be donated to the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) to help it with research and patient services, as well as promote cancer awareness. Since 2020, Toyota has raised over RM500,000 for the society.
Diverse backgrounds of participants
The SYI Outrun, organised by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) brought together more than just seasoned runners; cancer survivors ran to celebrate their second chance in life, while families walked in remembrance. Among the thousands were participants from all walks of life, including running club members of Persatuan Pelari Anak Luar Biasa – Little Fighter Runners and Bikeisable, whose presence reflected the event’s inclusive spirit. Others pushed their loved ones in wheelchairs; some ran hand-in-hand with elderly parents and alongside their young children too.
It was an event that transcended race categories, uniting generations in a shared mission to support the fight against cancer. In every step, there was a story, and in every stride, a reminder that hope moves us all.
A global campaign
More than a race, the SYI Outrun is etched on the Start Your Impossible branding campaign which was launched in 2017 by Toyota Motor Corporation. The global campaign reflects Toyota’s dedication to innovation and societal well-being.
“Mobility extends beyond vehicles: it is about moving people forward in every sense of the word,” said Datuk Ravindran K., President of UMW Toyota Motor. “The SYI Outrun is a powerful reminder of the positive change we inspire when we move with meaning. At the 2025 event, Malaysians of all backgrounds came together for a common purpose of bringing hope, and this is the true spirit of Start Your Impossible.”
21KM Half Marathon
Making its debut was the 21KM Half Marathon, joining the staple 10KM and 5KM categories to symbolise personal breakthroughs and collective endurance, milestones that echo Toyota’s purpose of ‘Move Your World’.
While the course mapped personal journeys, the event grounds transformed into a mini wellness fest. Participants explored interactive booths by NCSM, N8 Sports Nutrition, and ATF Sport Taping, with free health screenings to check their condition.
Toyota’s range of models was also on display and available for those who wanted a hands-on experiences with them. Visitors were also invited to experience Toyota’s world beyond the track, from interactive challenges at the Toyota Activity Zone, to the GAZOO Racing showcase that brought motorsports excitement to life. Additionally, the Beyond Zero experience introduced Toyota’s electrified future, with the bZ4X and Mirai FCEV symbolising the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Over RM138,000 in cash prizes
The Top 10 finishers in the 10KM and 21KM categories took home more than RM138,000 in cash prizes. Other participants won prizes during the Lucky Draw which had prizes worth a total of over RM19,000. All runners also received a high-performance race kit, while 21KM finishers earned an exclusive finisher’s jersey – not just a memento, but a mark of personal victory.
Through initiatives like the SYI Outrun, UMWT continues to champion mobility that includes everyone, where every step forward carries meaning and no one is left behind, regardless of ability, background, or personal journey. 
