Amid the spirit of togetherness that marked the event, the organizing committee expressed its deepest condolences on the passing of Dody Muhammad Pasha, an undergraduate student in the Mining Engineering Program at the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering (FTTM), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), who participated in the Relay 16 category of ITB Ultra Marathon 2026.

"On behalf of the entire ITB Ultra Marathon 2026 Organizing Committee, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Dody Muhammad Pasha," Aleks said.

The incident occurred on Saturday (October 17, 2026), in the Cianjur area of West Java, near Al-Ittihad Islamic Boarding School. At the time of the incident, the medical team on duty at the site, including doctors, immediately provided first aid to the participant.

He was subsequently referred to Dr. Hafiz Hospital in Cianjur for further medical treatment. Despite various medical efforts undertaken by the hospital team, he was later pronounced dead.

Upon receiving the news, ITB leaders, together with representatives of the organizing committee and alumni, visited to offer support and accompany the bereaved family. Those present included Acting Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs of ITB, Prof. Edwan Kardena; Director of Student Affairs of ITB, Prof. Muhammad Insanu; Ahmad Shalahuddin Zulfa; Aleks Suhanto; as well as representatives of the ITB Mining Engineering Alumni Association and members of the deceased's family.

On Sunday (October 18, 2026), his remains were being transported to the family home in Jambi and were expected to arrive at approximately 8:00 p.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB). The funeral was scheduled to take place on Monday (October 19, 2026).

As an expression of care and respect, ITB also provided assistance and support to the family throughout the funeral arrangements and burial process through Imam Santoso, Head of the Public Relations Subdirectorate of ITB, together with representatives from FTTM ITB.

Earlier, during the finish-line ceremony of ITB Ultra Marathon 2026 at ITB Ganesha Campus on Sunday (October 18, 2026), ITB Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., also expressed his deepest condolences. The Rector led a collective prayer attended by all participants present, offering prayers for the deceased and his bereaved family.

"We ask the entire ITB community, alumni, participants, and the public to join us in praying that Allah SWT accepts all his good deeds and acts of worship, forgives his shortcomings, and grants him the best place by His side. May the bereaved family be blessed with strength, patience, and fortitude during this difficult time," Aleks said.

The ITB Ultra Marathon 2026 Organizing Committee expressed its gratitude for the concern, prayers, and support extended by various parties. The committee also called on everyone to respect the privacy of the bereaved family during this period of mourning.