Bangkok--2 Jun--Francom Asia
Thai resort island of Phuket will host the first edition of the Phuket International Marathon Festival. More than 10000 participants are expected to attend the event with nearly 3000 runners participating in the marathon and supporting races.
Promoted under the “Run Paradise!” slogan, the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km Fun Run and 1 km Kids Run scheduled for Sunday 18 June, will allow locals and some 500 foreign participants from more than 30 countries to discover the beautiful landscapes and famous beaches of the island.
Thanks to the combined effort of local government, businesses, sponsors, volunteers and the entire community, within three years, the organizers, Bangkok-based sport marketing firm Go Adventure Asia and Japanese production company exclaNation, intend to make it the biggest running event in South East Asia, attracting around 2000 international runners and some 20000 people joining the festivities.
Pictured during the press conference to announce the event, from left to right are Mr. James Batt — MD of Laguna Resorts, Khun Prarob Mokaves, Khun Vorapoj Rattasima - Deputy Governor of Phuket, Khun Santichai Euachongprasit - Deputy Governor for Tourism Products TAT, Mr. Raimund Wellenhofer — Race Director of Phuket International Marathon and Managing Director of Go Adventure Asia, Khun Kamron Chalermroj - Director Events Planning Division of TAT.
The Phuket International Marathon is presented by TAT, Thai Airways and Laguna Resorts. It is sponsored by Powerbar, Gatorade, Pepsi, Bangkok Phuket Hospital Citizen, Go Thailand Tours, ChampionChip, Asia Pacific Harrier, Bangkok Shuho, Virgin Radio Thailand and Sportmag. The Phuket Marathon is a member of the Association of International Marathons and Road Races (AIMS). The course is AIMS measured and certified.
Khun Nuttaporn Tungwongsan
Phuket International Marathon PR
C/O Francom Asia
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100/57 North Sathorn Road, Silom
Bangkok 10500 Thailand
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Fax: 02 236 8030
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