Racing For The Asian Wild Elephant Conservation

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Racing for the Asian wild elephant conservation

The Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy International 2011" in Kachanaburi

Part of the Amazing Thailand International Adventure Race Championships Series 2011

The Tourism Authority of Thailand presents

“The Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy International 2011” Adventure Race and Fun Run

Racing for the Asian wild elephant conservation!

The 6th edition of this world-renowned race is supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Kanchanaburi province.This Race is by far the largest and most exciting Adventure Race in South East Asia.

Created to promote and expose the beauty of Thailand, the event will also raise funds for the Elephant Conservation Network (ECN), a community-linked wild elephant conservation project based in Kanchanaburi.

Scheduled on March 5th and part of the Amazing Thailand International Adventure Race Championship Series, the race will start at the famous River Kwai Bridge.

Adventure Racing is a highly visual and dynamic sport genre, stretching competitors to their limits. It is a sport that is rapidly capturing the imagination of sportsmen and women in Thailand and around the world.

As AMA strives to promote the sports for youngsters in Thailand and in order to make it a festive event and involve the Kanchanaburi communities, a 5 km fun run for all will be offered as a parallel event to the Adventure Race.

Local schools will be invited and the students and their families are warmly welcome to participate to this unique event that promises to be one of the highlights of an active W.E. The Fun Run will also involve local communities and create a festive, sporty and friendly atmosphere throughout the day.

“The River Kwai Trophy 2011” consists of 2 days of activities including:

- An Expo village near the bridge where local communities, athletes, fun runners and tourists will be able to meet in a friendly atmosphere.

- Parties and VIP hospitality.

- A spectacular Adventure Race starting from the bridge esplanade.

- A 5km fun runs for all starting and finishing from the bridge esplanade.

- A 3.5k run/walk for children and schools starting and finishing from the bridge esplanade.

- Shows, dances and songs from local artists, universities and schools.

- Gala dinner and Trophies presentation.

- Children’s corner and games area.

150 teams from around the world are expected at the start of the Adventure Race. The Fun Run will attract 1000 happy joggers earlier in the day. All together, more than 2000 people will attend the event including VIP’s, Sponsor’s guests, Families, Supporters, Media, Competitors and local communities.

“Kachanaburi is a place of historical significance of course but it has also stunning sceneries to offer. Located not far from Bangkok, the province has all the ingredients for memorable outdoor activities: lakes, jungle, mountains, caves, a very rich fauna and flora and, of course, the Kwai river. The perfect recipe

for great Adventure Racing” says Serge Henkens, the race director.

“As we offer 2 divisions, Adventure (easier course) and Extreme (longer course), the race is really accessible to everyone!” concludes Henkens.

This year event is particularly exciting with top Asian teams coming from Hong Kong and Singapore to challenge local champions Saman Gunnan-Anand Duangsopa (Winners of Yara Bangkok Challenge 2009)

and Chadarak Chaikamjorn-Suwat Phaiboon (Winners of Koh Samui Trophy)

Adventure Race information:

2 divisions:

- Adventure (Shorter course for newcomers and W.E. warriors)

- Extreme (Longer course for confirmed athletes and experienced Racers)

Disciplines: Running, Kayaking, Biking, Swimming and other mystery tests

Teams of 2 racers

Categories:

Men, Women, Mixed, Masters Men (over 80 years combined).

Seniors Men (over 100 years combined), Students Boys, Students Girls

Race starts at 8:30am

Fun Run information:

Distances: 3.5 and 5 km

Categories: Men, men over 40, women, women over 40, Students boys, Students girls

5 km starts at 6:30

3.5km starts at 6:35

For more information:

Active Management Asia Co., Ltd

Khun Nid & Khun Mai

Tel: 02 7189581-2

Fax: 02 7189583

Email: info [at] active-asia.com

Website: www.riverkwaityrophy.com www.ama-events.com

[bkkjames]

nice cause: shame about the title The Amarin Outdoor Unlimited River Kwai Trophy International 2011" in Kachanaburi. Who could remember that?