Within the framework of the event, Kilorun Hanoi was honored to welcome Mr. Thanee Sangrat - Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam; Mr. Kreingkrai Kanjaanapokin - Founder, CEO of Index Creative Village; Ms. Witchunee Kuntapeng - Director of Customer Service of AirAsia Thailand; Mr. Kiattikhun Chartprasert - Ambassador of Thailand to Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic; Mr. Ambassador Jukr Boon-Long and Mr. Ambassador Theerakun Niyom to co-chair the opening ceremony.
Kilorun Hanoi is held at Ly Thai To Flower Garden, Hanoi and includes 2 categories:
1. KM category - Morning run with 3 stages: L Run 10.7 km, M Run 6.7 km and S Run 2.3 km. These stages will take runners through the capital's prominent locations, or works with beautiful architectural styles such as Ly Thai To Monument, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, State Bank, National Assembly House, Office of the President, Cua Bac Church, Hanoi Opera House, Phan Dinh Phung Street and Hanoi Old Quarter.
2. KG Category – Afternoon Run: Enjoy the delicious Vietnamese cuisine selected by Kilorun including 8 menus with famous dishes such as Khanh Beo Chicken Pho, Hang Trong Hot Rice Rolls, Dac Kim Vermicelli with Pork, Hang Cu Vermicelli with Tofu and Shrimp Paste, Yen Sticky Rice, Hang Bo Crispy Pancakes, Huong Hai Sweet Soup and especially Egg Coffee that you cannot miss at Giang Cafe.
Players will be weighed before the race. After running and enjoying 8 dishes, whoever gains the most weight will be the winner.
The cheerleaders warm up the show by joining the players in some warm-up moves with upbeat music before the race begins.
The event attracted 1,500 attendees from seven countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, UK, Belgium and the US.
Mr. Kreingkrai Kanjanapokin - Founder and CEO of Index Creative Village shared: “Kilorun Hanoi is our 4th journey and this time we have achieved our goal by successfully attracting more than 1,500 international visitors from 7 countries including Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, UK, Belgium and the US, and especially including the host country Vietnam. Vietnamese people have given great favor to this event - an event that helps to enhance the image and promote tourism for Hanoi. We chose Hanoi as the destination in the Kilorun journey because it is an attractive tourist city. With its rich culture, rich cuisine, convenient transportation and reasonable prices, Hanoi will certainly leave a good impression on all attendees, especially foreign tourists who want to participate in new activities in the Asian Lifestyle Experience Journey.”
Ms. Witchunee Kuntapeng - Director of Customer Service, AirAsia Thailand - the main sponsor of Kilorun shared: “Kilorun Hanoi 2019 is the 4th journey we have organized after the first event in Bangkok, Thailand; the second time in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; and the third time in Osaka, Japan. In each country, we have received a warm welcome and positive feedback from attendees for experiencing a new lifestyle event, combining running, exploring cuisine and traveling. Each city where Kilorun takes place must ensure the criteria of possessing its own unique beauty and being a familiar city to tourists where Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsiaX have flights so that passengers can participate in Kilorun and receive preferential tickets.”
In addition, Thai AirAsia also invited many famous people from Thailand to participate in this event such as Doo – Sanya Kunakorn, Pancake – Khemanit Jamikorn, Than – Thanwa Suriyajak, Green – AusadapornSiriwatanakul, Jeab– Chompunuch Piyathamchai, Pukaii – Pongsiree Banruewong, Ket – Taraket Petchsuksai, Mai – Nontaphan Jaikunta, Lift – Supoj Janjaroen.
For the winners in each category, AirAsia co-sponsored the prizes with the following prizes:
1. KM Category (Morning Run): the winner of three stages will receive a pair of round-trip tickets from Bangkok to Hanoi on AirAsia flight and a “Bao Wiw” doll.
2. KG Category (Afternoon Run): The winner of the Impressive Costume Contest will also receive a pair of round-trip tickets from Bangkok to Hanoi and a “Bao Wiw” doll.
Especially for those who love "The journey to experience the Asian lifestyle - Running, enjoying food and having fun", Kilorun Bangkok - Thailand will continue to be held this May 2019.
Find out more details at:
- Website:https://kilorun.com/
- Facebook, Line, Twitter: @Kilorun
- Instagram:Kilorun2019.
The program is co-sponsored by AirAsia, AirAsiaBig Loyalty, FBT, Pocari Sweat, CPFood Vietnam, Central Group Vietnam, MM Mega Market Vietnam, Do-me Do-me Jeju Fresh Spray, GET102.5, The Nation and Mono.
About Index Creative Village PLC
Index Creative Village PLC is Asia's leading creative and integrated marketing agency. Index CreativeVillage has been ranked the 7th Creative Event Company in the world by Special Events Magazine in the US. For more information, please visit the websitehttp://indexcreativevillage.com/
