Index Creative Village PLC is delighted to partner with AirAsia to bring KILORUN 2018 THE RUNNING FESTIVAL OF FOOD | FUN | FRIENDS | FAMILY to hit across the major cities in Asia.
The running series will offer everyone a chance to chow down on gastronomical challenges from some of most beloved local restaurants and a brisk sprint to sight-see the landmarks of the charming city, including Bangkok (Thailand), Bali (Indonesia), Osaka (Japan) and Hanoi (Vietnam). The event being kicked off officially in Bangkok will help boost up Thailand’s economy.
THAILAND, 1 February 2018 — Mr Kriangkrai Kanjanapokin, co-founder and co-chief executive officer at event organiser Index Creative Village PLC, said yesterday at the press conference: “As running continues to expand across the globe, so too of course does Thailand. With the overwhelming amount of running nominations in just a matter of a week, we in partnership with AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline, introduce fresh motivation to everyone by organizing the KILORUN 2018 THE RUNNING FESTIVAL OF FOOD | FUN | FRIENDS | FAMILY. Turning the standard of the by-gone running races on its head, the run is a full course of running, eating and travelling. It will kick off bright and early in Bangkok on 24-25 March 2018 with 2,500 runners to take part.”
The KILORUN 2018 comprises of two amazing concepts. The KG (Kilogram) is the race that allows runners to chow down on gastronomical challenges from some of most beloved local restaurants such as Kope Hya Tai Kee, Lan Fha, Err, San Jao Pho Sua Rad Nha Yod Puk, Chot Jit etc., while they can enjoy a journey of various distances throughout some of the city’s most scenic locations. If you can gain up some respective weights of 0.5KG and 1KG, you will be awarded with a unique medal. The Bangkok course officially kicks off at 5:00 PM on the upcoming 24 March and covers a loop of 2.68KM.
The KM (Kilometer) invites everyone to run in quintessential city neighborhoods of architecture, culture and local traditions. The race covers 3 categories: KID RUN (2.7 km), 2) FUN RUN (6 km) and 3) MINI MARATHON (11). All runners can test their limits and levels on 25 March 2018. Kicking off bright and early at 6:00 AM for the FUN RUN and MINI MARATHON, and at 6:30 AM for the KID RUN, the event will take place at Lan Khon Muang Plaza, Bangkok. The running route passes scenic locations such as Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Wat Phra Kaew (The Emerald Buddha Temple), The Grand Palace, Wat Pho (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Ministry of Defence, Giant Swing, Democracy Monument and so forth. Runners who crosses the finishing line will get special rewards.
According to the statement of Mr. Santisuk Klongchaiya, Thai AirAsia's director of commercial, at the press conference, AirAsia is committed to regularly and continuously promoting tourism and sports. The company significantly focuses on any initiatives that are a perfect blend of both. This is the reason behind our partnership with the Index Creative Village PLC to co-organize the KILORUN 2018 THE RUNNING FESTIVAL OF FOOD | FUN | FRIENDS | FAMILY. Setting across the four major cities in Asia, the run turns the standard of the previous running events on its head. It also helps support the tourism promotion plan of the government. With an official launch in Bangkok, the company fully leverages our expertise on airline business to attract more runners and tourists from across the world, create positive image and generate a consummate level of income to the nation.
For the KILORUN 2108, AirAsia and AirAsia X are now operating across the routes in Bangkok (Thailand), Bali (Indonesia), Osaka (Japan) and Hanoi (Vietnam) as well as other routes for runners and visitors that will join the run in each location. The airline is offering the special promotion for the event kicking off in Bangkok that costs only THB 590 for the domestic flight and THB 1,100 for the international flight. Booking is available on 5-18 February 2018. A booking number of 6 digits can be redeemed for the 20% discount on all running tickets and other rewards. Register at www.kilorun.com and call at 0 2280 7667-8 for more information. You can also like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/KILORUN for all the latest updates.
The KILORUN 2018 THE RUNNING FESTIVAL OF FOOD | FUN | FRIENDS | FAMILY is also sponsored by Big Loyalty, Santan,UBER, Refresh, NAO Global Co., Ltd., GET 102.5, TANITA, BEN & Jerry’s, FBT, BMN, Pocari Sweat, Fest, Addict and EVENT POP
