The ‘Preserve Hua Hin Group’ in collaboration with Chiva-Som International
Health Resort as well as government and private organizations which care for
the environment is organising a ‘Preserve Hua Hin Walk, Run, and Bike’ on
Sunday, May 8, 2005, 4:30am-9:00am in
Hua Hin, Prachuab
Khirikhan.
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The event comprises a 21.5-km run, 8.5-km run, 33-km mountain biking,
8.5-km biking, and 4.5-km walk. There will be also cheerleading contests
along the running and biking tracks. The purpose of the event is to promote
awareness and co-operation in keeping Hua Hin’s environment pristine. The
event is also expected to emphasize the importance of environment
preservation, encourage people to exercise for health, and to raise funding
for the activities of Preserve Hua Hin Group. More than 2,000 people are
expected to participate in the activities. The start and finish line for
running and biking is on ‘Hin Lek Fai Hill’, while walking will start from
‘Pone Kingpet’ park and finish on Hin Lek Fai Hill. Most activities will be
on the main roads in Hua Hin.
The event will raise funds for solving garbage and waste water problems
in the Hua Hin Municipality. This year’s event is a continuation of the
‘Save Hua Hin Run’ activity which was organized in May last year.
Krip Rojanastien, Preserve Hua Hin Group Chairman, said, “Our aim is to
raise capital to support activities for environmental preservation in Hua
Hin in complementary to the government budget. The fund will also support
activities for preserving the beauty of the beaches and systematic treatment
for waste water.”
Mr. Krip added that the need for preserving the environment which is
becoming increasingly fragile has never been so important. “We expect
participation of both Thai and non-Thai residents in local areas in this
event. Participants can enjoy activities for health and relaxation muscles
and a variety of food from leading resorts in Hua Hin,” he said.
The Preserve Hua Hin Group aims to establish the activities as an annual
sports event for people form all walks of life.
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