For those of you who liker the hot and sweaty.....!!
Laguna Phuket International Marathon
The Laguna Phuket International Marathon 2009 invites the Phuket community to take part in the 5Km Walk which will be held in conjunction with the marathon on Sunday, 14 June 2009 at 8:00am at Laguna Phuket.
In 2008 more than 800 walkers took part in the 5K walk with a large number of them raising money for charity. Leading the way were the associates of Laguna Phuket who raised funds through sponsorship to build a new roof and drainage system for Baan Klong Sai School in Phang Nga province. This year the charity activity will be open to all participants and groups,giving everyone the opportunity to help the school. Please contact csrinfo@lagunaphuket.com to receive sponsorship details and learn more about the programme.
For race entry information and group registration forms please contact Group Registration Manager, Khun Mattie on mattie@goadventureasia.com. For non-group registrations please register online. The entry fee for the 5 K Walk is THB 200 and includes a race number, Nike singlet, finisher medal and food after the race. Registration deadline is 6 June 2009.
The race pack including number and Nike singlet must be picked up at the 2-Day marathon expo held in the big marquee at the Laguna Beach Resort Y-Junction start and finish area on 12 and 13 June from 10 am to 7 pm. More information on the 5K Walk as well as information and registration for the marathon, half marathon and 10.5 K race can be found on the event website www.phuketmarathon.com.
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