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[Overseas] Kenting Taiwan Marathon 2009

Submitted by Moroz on 23. March 2009 - 15:21.
Just back from running the Kenting Taiwan Marathon yesterday (22 March) and just thought I'd share my experience. The race was extremely cheap to enter (approximately HK$125) and was excellent value for the price. A well organised and very friendly team of staff and volunteers. Markers and Pocari/water/banana stations at every 2.5k, and a decent vest, towel, and personalised medal at the end. The route is very scenic as you run through the national park. Plenty of beautiful coastline, hills, and impressive landscapes to keep you interested. On the downside there is not much in the way of spectators and the temperature was around 30C with the relentless sun beating down. This is not a race to run expecting a PB but should you miss out in your Tokyo application next year and fancy a low budget and rewarding affair then give this one a look. With cheap flights from Macau to Kaohsiung and accommodation equally as inexpensive it is easy to justify a weekend in the south of Taiwan with a challenging race to attempt.
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Re: [Overseas] Kenting Taiwan Marathon 2009

Submitted by keithchan on 24. March 2009 - 10:57.
And Peggy was the overall winner in women's marathon, congratulations! http://www.libertytimes.com.tw/2009/new/mar/23/today-sp18.htm
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Re: [Overseas] Kenting Taiwan Marathon 2009

Submitted by run4health on 24. March 2009 - 12:02.
I was in Kenting Last May, the view of coast and PAcific Ocean is just beautiful. On top there's lot of fresh seafood and fruit etc and transportation to and fro Kaoshung is convenient. Sounds like a good alternative to pattaya and Puhket Marathon.
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Re: [Overseas] Kenting Taiwan Marathon 2009

Submitted by macauhasher on 27. October 2009 - 11:01.
Sorry to resurrect a dead thread... But does anyone know of the website -or- how to go about registering for the Kenting Marathon for March 2010? Looks like a brilliant run, just need a bit of help figuring out how to register. Many thanks!
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Re: [Overseas] Kenting Taiwan Marathon 2010

Submitted by keithchan on 27. October 2009 - 12:15.
Can't find any information on the Internet about the 2010 race, but you can check the following link often as it provides the most comprehensive listing of races in Taiwan: http://www.taipeimarathon.org.tw/contest.aspx For last year's race, the organizer's contact was given as follow, maybe you can contact them as well: 屏東縣立體育場管理所(屏東市勝利路9號 --- 屏東縣立體育館 張文綺組長收) TEL：08-7362589 轉 17-20 FAX：08-7364380 E-mail：v8699@ms33.hinet.net
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Re: [Overseas] Kenting Taiwan Marathon 2010

Submitted by macauhasher on 27. October 2009 - 12:43.
Terrific, big thanks Keith for the help, this is oodles more than my searching skills previously found. Thanks!!
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