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A tough test for runners in the mountains of Chiang Rai

A tough test for runners in the mountains of Chiang Rai

The ‘Singha Ultra-Trail Chiang Rai 2018’ returns for its second edition this year on October 19-21 in Chiang Rai.

Organized jointly by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Singha Corporation, the event focuses on jungle running and will have participants make their way through the jungle and, for some, up Chiang Rai’s famous Doi Mae Salong mountain, with plenty of fresh air and abundant nature to enjoy. 

Singha Ultra-Trail Chiang Rai 2018’s biggest challenge is the longest trail of 220 km that starts on October 19 at 06.00 hrs. and which has a cut-off time of 60 hours. A 122-km run starts on October 20 at 06.00 hrs. with a cut-off time of 36 hours, while a 66-km run also starts on the same day at 20,00 hrs. and for which the cut-off time is 22 hours.

On October 21 a 38-km run starts at 06.00 hrs. with a cut-off time of 10 hours, while the last race is a 20-km run starting the same day at 06.30 hrs. with a cut-off time of six hours.

All races start and finish at Singha Park Chiang Rai. Runners will pass through many local places along their way and see the local lifestyle. 

For further information, see https://teelakow.com/en/event/ultra-trail%C2%AE-chiangrai

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