Bangkok--19 Oct--Spark Communications
Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) invites professional and amateur runners to join the annual "BITEC Half Marathon 2018: The Heart Runners" on January 28, 2018.
Panittha Buri, Managing Director of BITEC, said: "Like every year, this Half marathon aims to encourage people to have healthier and fitter lifestyle through running. As always, we will a donate part of the proceeds to various foundations such as the Prosthesis Foundation of HRH The Princess Mother, the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Foundation and Saijaithai Foundation under the Royal Patronage."
This year, the BITEC Half Marathon 2018 will comply with all the Athletic Association of Thailand (AAT) standards and all distances will be certified by a representative from AAT. Roads will be closed throughout the race and emergency medical units as well as doctors will be on standby along with emergency vehicles as per international standards. The route will start and finish within the spacious BITEC area.
Every year, the event has attracted more participants in line with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports' aim to boost Thailand's image as a sports tourism destination.
There are three categories to choose from - a half-marathon (21.1km), mini-marathon (10km) for experienced runners, and a micro marathon (5km). All runners who complete the race in their category will be given a Finisher Medal at the finish line.
The first, second and third winners of the 21.1km will receive a trophy and cash prizes worth 10,000, 7,000 and 5,000 baht, respectively. The first, second and third winners of the 10km will receive a trophy and cash prizes worth 5,000, 4,000 and 3,000 baht, respectively. The total prize money is value at 306,000 baht.
BITEC Half Marathon 2018 is now open for registration until December 20, 2017. For more information, visit www.bitec-halfmarathon.com or contact
[email protected] Tel 02 726 1999. Early bird tickets are available until November 7, 2017.