Posted by Hua Hin Today 20 March 2008 (
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5th Annual Preserve Hua Hin Heavy Half Marathon and Fun Run
The 5th annual Preserve Hua Hin Heavy Half Marathon & Fun Run is going to take place on Sunday, 6 April 2008. Once again it is the collaboration of Preserve Hua Hin Group, Prachuab Khirikhan Provincial Authority, Hua Hin Municipality, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and local public and private sector organizations.
The marathon is part of this year’s special events of the province highlighting “Sports for Health”, the promotion of tourism and to celebrate the 80th Birthday Anniv ersary of His Majesty the King. Beginning and ending on Hin Lek Fai hill, runners face the challenge of running down and back up the 800-meter, nearly 45-degree incline to finish the race. Last year 1,449 runners participated in the event.
Male and female categories of various age groups include 21.1 km, 10.55 km and 3 km, cash prizes will be awarded for 1st - 5th place runners, and commemorative medals and T-shirts will be given to all participants. Early registration is from 12.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m. on Saturday, 5 April on Hin Lek Fai hill and there will be live music by a local band with free food between 5.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m.
For more information and registration, contact:
Preserve Hua Hin Group, 032-536-536 or e-mail: preservehuahin@chivasom.com
Hua Hin Municipality Office 032-511-047 ext. 101
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