Bangkok--10 Oct--Active Management Asia
"Krabi Adventure Race Sheraton Krabi Trophy" brings the spectacular and fast growing sport of Adventure Racing to the South of Thailand. Supported by Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort, MBK Center, PTT and The Tourism Authority of Thailand, this inaugural Adventure Race is set to attract 120 teams from around the world.
Scheduled on November 3rd 2012 and part of the Amazing Thailand Adventure Race Series, the race will start and finish on the magnificent Klong Muang Beach where the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort is located.
Adventure Racing is a highly visual and dynamic sport genre, stretching competitors to their limits. It is a sport that is rapidly capturing the imagination of sporting people in Thailand and around the world.
“After the tremendous success of the recent Koh Samui Trophy, we are very excited to bring another competition in the paradise of Southern Thailand” explains Serge Henkens, the Race Director and managing director of Active Management Asia. "Krabi is one of the most scenic places in the world with dramatic limestone peaks, the blue ocean, forests, mountains, waterfalls, sandy beaches and a very rich fauna and flora. The perfect recipe for great Adventure Racing” continues Henkens.
“Krabi Adventure Race Sheraton Krabi Trophy” consists of 3 days of activities including:
Fantastic press conference at MBK Avenue in front of MBK center
An expo for sponsors to promote their products/services
Parties and VIP hospitality
A spectacular Sprint Adventure Race
Sports activities on the beach
Shows, dances and entertainment
Trophy presentation
A children club inside the Sheraton premises
Krabi Adventure Race Sheraton Krabi Trophy will offer 4 disciplines: Running, Cycling, Kayaking and Swimming. The competitors will hike and run through unspoilt jungle, paddle and swim on the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea and cycle over the hills with spectacular views on the ocean.
“As we offer 2 divisions, Adventure (easier course) and Extreme (longer course), the race is really accessible to everyone!” concludes Henkens.
The winners of the extreme division are expected to complete the course in approximately 4:30.The fastest team in the Adventure division is planned to finish in around 3:30h.
The Race offers 2 divisions:
Adventure (Short course for newcomers and W.E. warriors)
Extreme (Long course for confirmed athletes and experienced Racers)
Disciplines: Running, Kayaking, Biking, Swimming and other mystery tests
Teams of 2 racers
Categories will be: Men, Women, Mixed, Masters Men (over 80 years combined) and Seniors Men (over 100 years combined)
Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort
155 Moo 2, Nong Thale,
Muang Krabi 81000 Thailand
Phone: (66) (75) 628000
Fax: (66) (75) 628028
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website: www.sheraton.com/krabi
For more information:
Active Management Asia Co., Ltd
Khun Golf (087 518 4666) Khun Sairung
Tel: 02 7189581-2
Fax: 02 7189583
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.ama-events.com