KANCHANABURI ADVENTURE RACE

Interested athletes, professional and amateur alike, are invited to join "The North Face River Kwai Trophy 2007 Adventure Race", which is scheduled for March 10, starting at 8am. This year the venue is Pung-Waan Resort Kwai Noi in Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi province.

The event is said to be the biggest adventure race organised in Thailand and participants are promised an exciting time as they make their way along scenic trails, exploring the mountains and farmlands of western Thailand as well as the magnificent Kwai Valley.

The single-day race is designed to take 5-8 hours to complete. Teams of 2 persons will compete in jungle running, mountain biking, swimming and paddling while testing their navigational skills through the picturesque landscape.

The course has been designed to be challenging for the seasoned athlete yet achievable for the new adventure racer as there will be 2 different levels: Adventure for beginners and relatively fit persons; and Extreme for athletes and experienced adventure racers.

The race is open in 4 categories - men, women, mixed, and masters for those aged 40 and over. All winning teams in each category will receive a trophy, plus bonus prizes. All racers will receive a gift.

The entry fee ranges from 5,000-8,500 baht per team if registration is made before March 1. The entry deadline is March 6. For more information, call 02-676-3869, 081-922-7100 or visit http://www.riverkwaitrophy.com

Bangkok Post
Friday February 02, 2007