It's that time again: the now fifth Full Moon Marathon takes place in less than a month, at the 09.08.2014! Here you will find out what awaits you and how you can participate.
For the fifth time the Tourism Association Koh Phangan organizes the Full Moon Marathon on Thailand's fifth largest island. For the first time, this is supposed to be where the Full Moon Party is celebrated Haad Rin, start. The run will start near the Drop In Hotel.
2013 and in the years before that, the starting point was at the pier in Thongsala, The inclusion of the mountains between Ban Kai and Haad Rin should make the Koh Phangan Marathon one of the most popular toughest marathon routes in the world belong.
Thailand Marathon: Everyone can join!
In addition to the full distance, there will also be a Quarter Run (10km) and a Fun Run with only 3km by Hatrin. In this race, runners and spectators alike will be in for a special surprise!
Medals and jerseys for the participants
All participants receive a medal and a jersey. The main prizes for the 1st-5th Place was increased again this year: 10.000 Baht is waiting for the winner! Prizes are also awarded at the Quarter Run. According to current planning, the Fun Run will start in the late afternoon or early evening, the 10km run a little later and the marathon around 12 o'clock at night. Nothing stands in the way of the runners visiting the Full Moon Party on August 10.08.2014, XNUMX.
The starting fee is expected to be 100, 200 and 500 baht and can be purchased directly on the 9. Be paid in August. There are already some 60 Thai runners registered, but the organizers hope to motivate as many tourists or foreign residents of Koh Phangan as possible. The Full Moon Marathon now has a solid place between other races such as Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket and of course Bangkok, and with more announcement and marketing this year, more participants are expected.
Source: Official Marathon Committee.
