Far East ultrathon
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 11 2016:
Kakching Runners, a running group based at Kakching, will organize a National level Ultrathon (a race of a distance longer than Marathon) on November 4,5 and 6,2016.The ultrathon will be called "FAR EAST ULTRA THON" .
According to a statement issued by Kakching Runners, the run will commence from Tamu, Myanmar, making it the only cross border run in the country.
The race will culminate at Kakching after covering a distance of 75 kms.
It will also be the only ultrathon event in North East India.
The ultrathon will be in four different categories in order to cater runners of different capabilities.
The categories are Run in 1 (one) day - on November 6, Run in 2 (two) days - on November 5 and 6, Run in 3 (three) days and Run half each 3 (three) days - on Nov 4, 5 and 6 .
Various prizes for position holders and consolation prizes will be given in order to boost the morale of the runners, and also to encourage inspire others to take up the habit of running for healthy living.
Many runners from all over the country have already confirmed their participation in the ultrathon, the statement said.
Detail information is available on website: www.fareastultrathon.com and any clarification can be sought from mobile numbers 9612626482 and 8732866934 or email: kakchingrunners@ gmail.com; [email protected].
Registration will be closed on Oct 28, 2016 .