<![CDATA[This study aimed to determine the level of community enthusiasm toward evening running activities at Samura Stadium, Kabanjahe, in 2025. The study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive research design. The population consisted of all individuals participating in evening running activities at Samura Stadium, Kabanjahe. The sample included 90 respondents, comprising 30 adolescents, 30 adults, and 30 elderly participants selected through accidental sampling. Data were collected using questionnaires, observations, interviews, and documentation. The research instrument utilized a Likert scale measuring the indicators of motivation, interest, positive emotions, and participation. Data were analyzed using percentage techniques to determine the level of community enthusiasm. The findings revealed that community enthusiasm toward evening running activities at Samura Stadium, Kabanjahe, was categorized as very high. The enthusiasm index reached 90.2% among adolescents, 90.6% among adults, and 81.4% among elderly participants. The high level of enthusiasm was influenced by awareness of the importance of maintaining health and physical fitness, intrinsic motivation, positive emotions gained after exercising, and social environmental support that encouraged participation in evening running activities. Therefore, evening running at Samura Stadium, Kabanjahe, can be considered a popular sports activity among people of all age groups and plays an important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle.]]>
