Race Media

Action Asia returns to Roof of Thailand

with Thailand Action Asia 50

THAILAND, February 8, 2019 – With high anticipation, the second edition of Thailand Action Asia 50 will be returning on February 17, 2019 in Doi Inthanon National Park near Chiang Mai. Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain which is also called “The Roof of Thailand”.

Action Asia Events, the first and only trail running organization allowed to hold charity event in Doi Inthanon National Park for 2 consecutive editions. In order to encourage different types of runners to experience the breathtaking scenery of orchid and coffee plantations and Thai tribe culture in Hmong and Karen village area, three distances included 15km, 31km and 54km will be offered.

Being one of the officially sanctioned Skyrunning events and UTMB qualifying races in Thailand, the longest 54km race course will feature a total elevation gain of over 3,139m with over 3,125m elevation loss with the finisher receiving 2 ITRA Endurance Points. The 31km course has 1860m elevation gain & 1860m elevation loss will receive 1 ITRA Endurance Point for finishers. The shortest 15km course has 604m elevation gain & 604m elevation loss which is suitable for beginners.

French Hong Kong resident, Pascal Laroumanie, is looking forward to racing his first Thailand Action Asia 50, saying: “I enjoy being of outside especially the nature, and I found running is challenging. It is much more interesting than just walking! The route is attractive because Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand and I have never been there before.” Speaking of the post-race plan, he said: “I would like to enjoy Thai food, massage and visit the country after the race.”  He also recommended beginners should bring enough water and save energy for not being extremely exhausted. “I’ll try my best to finish the Thailand Action Asia 50!”

Saranya Kaufman, a local Thai runner and also one of 2017 Thailand Action Asia 50 past participates who would return to the race again. “Doi Inthanon is special because it is the highest place in Thailand. What got me into running is that I like to compete and stay in shape. To me, climbing trails is better than traditional marathons.” For the race expectation, she said: “A famous philosopher once said to never have expectations, that way you’ll never be disappointed. Just go out every time and do your best and leave the results to God.”

Ms Sarima Chindamat, director of the Tourism of Authority of Thailand, Hong Kong, was pleased to support the trail running charity event in Thailand, she said “It's an honor to collaborate with Doi Inthanon National Park and Action Asia Events at this challenging event bringing athletes from Hong Kong to experience the beautiful scenery in this natural trail, while giving back to the local community in supporting sustainable tourism.”

This fundraising event is possible due to the generous support of supporting partners Tourism Authority of Thailand-Hong Kong, Doi Inthanon National Park, Outdoor Channel, Tri Action, International Skyrunning Federation, ITRA, UTMB Qualifier and Action X Store.

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About Tourism Authority of Thailand, Hong Kong (TAT-HK)

Tourism Authority of Thailand, Hong Kong (TAT-HK) was established as the overseas office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand to be specifically responsible for the promotion of Thai tourism with respect to the Hong Kong market. 

TAT-HK supplies information and data on tourist areas to the public, publicises Thailand with the intention of encouraging Hong Kong tourists to travel to Thailand, develops creative marketing campaigns to attract Hong Kong tourists, keeps updated Thai tourism info, as well as cooperates with and supports the production and development of personnel in the field of tourism.

Be inspired by the joy and magic when traveling in the Kingdom of Thailand, and enjoy your exclusive THAICATION – that is the key message from TAT-HK. Follow TAT-HK Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/TAT.HongKong), mobile app (Gals Getaway In Bangkok), Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/tat_galsgetaway/) and Youtube (TAT-HK) to enjoy and develop your own exclusive “THAICATION”!

 

About Skyrunning

Since the first extreme races in 1992, the first World Championship in 1998 and the introduction of the Skyrunner World Series in 2003, Skyrunning has grown to become a globally renowned sport governed by the International Skyrunning Federation. In 2015, the Continental Championships were introduced and includes Asia, Europe, North America, Africa and Oceania. The sport is practiced in more than 40 nations and counts followers from 126 countries.

 

Event Info

 

For more race details, please visit Thailand event website below:

http://www.actionasiaevents.com/our-events/upcoming-events/2019-thailand/event-info.html#content

Action Asia Events Organizer website - www.actionasiaevents.com