Triathlon for the fittest
The 25th edition of the Laguna Phuket Triathlon returns to the Pearl of the Andaman next month and this year comprises the LPT Charity Fun Run “Run for Fun, Run for Kids” on November 17 and the triathlon and inaugural “25 For 25 Sprint” sprint-distance triathlon on November 18.
Dubbed “The Race of Legends” and made up of a 1.8km swim, 50km of cycling and a 12km run, the triathlon is expected to draw thousands of athletes and spectators from around the world.
To mark its 25th anniversary, the LPT will also unveil the inaugural “25 For 25 Sprint” triathlon (swim 0.5km, bike 18.5km and run 6km, total 25km race distance) and 2nd annual LPT Charity Fun Run “Run for Fun, Run for Kids” (5km, 10km and 2km Kids Run) that raises funds through the Children First Fund (CFF) for more than 400 children in seven orphanages in Phuket.
Runners participating in “Run for Fun, Run for Kids” on November 17 will be joined by charity ambassador, Thai actress Rachwin “Koy” Wongviriya.
In the weeks leading up to the race, athletes and visitors will descend on Phuket to train, practise on course and take interval rests to get ready for the race. With athlete’s followers and supporters also travelling to Phuket, the race is expected to generate more than Bt94 million.
“I am pleased that 25th Laguna Phuket Triathlon will once again attract athletes from around the world to Phuket,” says the event director Prapa Hemmin.
“We are expecting more than 1,200 athletes to join the race on Sunday, plus more than 2,500 to participate in the Charity Fun Run on the Saturday.”
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Phuket Province, Phuket Tourism Communities and the people of Phuket for helping us welcome athletes and visitors, as well as showcasing Phuket’s authentic food and culture at our race.”
Athletes booking their slots in Laguna Phuket’s sporting events are being asked to raise funds through donations and sponsorships for the resort’s l Laguna Phuket Foundation to operate its various charitable programmes such as Community Learning Centre, Mobile Learning Centre, Seedlings Phuket Social-Enterprise Restaurant and Children First Fund. Athletes can make donations via online event registration and at the donation booth at the event.
Registration is available online at www.LagunaphuketTri.com until November 11. Hotels and resorts within Laguna Phuket offer special rates during the race weekend when quoting discount code: LPT2018.
For more information, visit www.LagunaPhuketTri.com or Facebook @LagunaPhuketTri.
