Bangkok--28 Jul--BANYAN TREE
In a thunder of footsteps, fitness enthusiasts, charity supporters and members of the public will be returning to Banyan Tree Bangkok on Sunday, 20th September from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the 11th Vertical Marathon. The finishing point for the race is at the hotel’s former helicopter pad on the 61st floor now converted to the award-winning Vertigo restaurant one of the highest al fresco restaurants in Asia.
A small registration fee of 350 baht per person includes the official marathon t-shirt and a meal box. Trophies from HRH Princess Soamsawali, luxurious accommodation and gift vouchers are also up for grabs for winners of all categories.
An Elevated Course
Running up 1,093 steps is a fun and exciting challenge for participants of all ages. In the previous race, the fastest time achieved by Boonchoo Jandacha was 6 minutes and 19 seconds.
Previous participants include the Chairman of Caring Hearts for Aids Foundation; Saisom Wongsasulak; and the super stars, Mario Maurer and Saipan-Apinya Sakuljarernsoog.
n Aid of Charity
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the “HIV Formula Feeding Fund”, a Thai Red Cross initiative under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali. Last year, the event raised a total of 700,000 baht (US$20,588) for this charity event, which Banyan Tree Bangkok has been supporting for several years. The fund assists vulnerable HIV patients, especially children, who require extra care and support.
Registration — For further information, please refer to Banyan Tree Bangkok’s website www.banyantree.com Alternatively, contact Banyan Tree Bangkok on +66 (0) 2679 1200 or e-mail to [email protected]