Banyan Tree Bangkok’s Vertical Marathon to Take Place 3 October 2010

Banyan Tree Bangkok’s Vertical Marathon, now in its twelfth consecutive year, will take place this year on 3 October 2010. Beside the professional and amateur runners, all members of the community, together with friends and family of the hotel, are invited to join.

Those who participate or come to support their friends will be contributing their part in Banyan Tree Bangkok’s long-term efforts to support HIV-positive mothers through the HIV Formula Feeding Fund organised by the Thai Red Cross under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali. Over THB 3million has been raised through this annual event, with THB400,000 collected in 2009.

New this year:

• Registration capped at only 555 participants
• Advance registration is required from 1 September to 26 September 2010, and can be done at the hotel or online
• Complimentary trial runs will be held from 9am to 12pm between 25 - 26 September 2010.
• Registration fee of THB 400 nett, inclusive of t-shirt and meal box

On Sunday, 3 October, the event will start at 6am in front of the Banyan Tree Bangkok. Applicants will receive the official Vertical Marathon t-shirt and a meal box. A multinational mix of participants, including international and local professional and amateur runners, is expected to race the vertical course to the finishing point at Vertigo and Moon Bar, the renowned alfresco restaurant located on the 61st floor, once a helipad of Banyan Tree Bangkok. Runners will be divided into gender and age categories, and they may team up for couple and relay teams.

During the event, guests and observers will be entertained with a live band and special shows. Moreover, guests of honour including Thai superstars and celebrities often appear to lend their support and enjoy the festive atmosphere. After the award presentation and closing ceremony, the winners of male and female categories will receive trophies given from Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali. Other awards include complimentary accommodation and gift certificates from Banyan Tree Bangkok. Every runner who reaches the finish point will receive a medal for their memorable achievement. The time to beat is 6 minutes and 19 seconds, the record set by eight-time winner Mr. Boonchoo Jandacha from Thailand.

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