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Defy gravity with Banyan Tree Bangkok
In a thunder of footsteps, fitness enthusiasts, charity supporters and members of the public will be returning to Banyan Tree Bangkok on Sunday, 9 September 2007 for the 9th Vertical Marathon.
The finishing point is at the hotel’s former helicopter pad, now converted to the award-winning Vertigo restaurant on the 61st floor, one of the highest al fresco hotel restaurant in Asia.
A small registration fee of 350 baht (US$ 10) 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 other categories.
Running up 1,093 steps is a fun and exciting challenge for participants of all ages, with in previous races, the fastest time achieved 6 minutes and 9 seconds by Thai national, Khun Napadol Lalee.
Previous participants include the Chairman of Caring Hearts for Aids Foundation; Khun Saisom Wongsasukul and Thai super stars, Mr. Oliver Pupart, Mr. Somchai Kaemkat and Mr. Tannaton Palkawong Na Ayudhya.
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 508,000 baht (US$14,515) for the HIV Formula Feeding Fund, a charity that Banyan Tree Bangkok has been supporting for over four years.
The fund aids vulnerable HIV patients, especially children, who require extra care and support.
Registration – For further information, please refer to Banyan Tree Bangkok’s website at http://www.banyantree.com/bangkok/
vertical_marathon.htm.
Alternatively, please contact Banyan Tree Bangkok at +66 (0) 2679 1200 or e-mail the Marketing Department at [email protected]
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