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Within the framework of the event, Kilorun Hanoi was honored to welcome Mr. Thanee Sangrat - Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam; Mr. Kreingkrai Kanjaanapokin - Founder and CEO of Index Creative Village; Ms. Witchunee Kuntapeng - Director of Customer Service at AirAsia Thailand; Mr. Kiattikhun Chartprasert - Ambassador of Thailand to Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic; Ambassador Jukr Boon-Long and Ambassador Theerakun Niyom, who co-chaired the opening ceremony.
Kilorun Hanoi, held at Ly Thai To Flower Garden in Hanoi, comprises two categories:
1. Kilometer 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 participants past prominent landmarks of the capital, or architecturally beautiful structures such as the Ly Thai To Monument, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, State Bank of Vietnam, National Assembly Building, Presidential Office, Cua Bac Church, Hanoi Opera House, Phan Dinh Phung Street, and Hanoi Old Quarter.
2. Category KG – Afternoon Run: Enjoy delicious Vietnamese cuisine selected by Kilorun, featuring 8 menus with famous dishes such as Khanh Beo Chicken Pho, Hang Trong Hot Steamed Rice Rolls, Dac Kim Vermicelli with Grilled Pork, Hang Cu Vermicelli with Tofu and Shrimp Paste, Yen Sticky Rice, Hang Bo Pancakes, Huong Hai Sweet Soup, and especially the unmissable Egg Coffee at Giang Cafe.
Contestants will have their weight checked before the race begins. After running and enjoying eight different food options, the person who gains the most weight will be the winner.
The cheerleaders warmed up the show by joining the contestants in some energetic warm-up exercises to upbeat music before the race began.
The event attracted 1,500 attendees from 7 countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the United States.
Mr. Kreingkrai Kanjanapokin - Founder and CEO of Index Creative Village shared: “Kilorun Hanoi is our 4th journey, and this time we achieved our goal by successfully attracting over 1,500 international participants from 7 countries including Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, the UK, Belgium, and the US, and especially including the host country, Vietnam. Vietnamese people showed great enthusiasm for this event – an event that helps enhance the image and promote tourism for Hanoi. We chose Hanoi as the destination for the Kilorun journey because it is an attractive tourist city. With its rich culture, diverse cuisine, convenient transportation, and reasonable prices, Hanoi will surely leave a positive impression on all participants, especially foreign tourists who want to experience new and unique activities on the Asian Lifestyle Experience journey.”
Ms. Witchunee Kuntapeng, Director of Customer Service at AirAsia Thailand – the main sponsor of Kilorun, shared: “Kilorun Hanoi 2019 is the fourth event we have organized after the first one in Bangkok, Thailand; the second in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; and the third in Osaka, Japan. In each country, we received a warm welcome and positive feedback from participants who experienced a unique lifestyle event combining running, culinary exploration, and tourism. Each city where Kilorun takes place must meet the criteria of possessing its own unique beauty and being a familiar city to tourists, with Thai AirAsia and Thai AirAsiaX having flight routes so that passengers can participate in Kilorun and receive discounted tickets.”
In addition, Thai AirAsia also invited many celebrities 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, and Lift – Supoj Janjaroen.
For the winners in each category, AirAsia is co-sponsoring the following prizes:
1. KM category (Morning Race): The winner of all three stages will receive a pair of round-trip tickets from Bangkok to Hanoi on an AirAsia flight and a "Bao Wiw" doll.
2. Category KG (Afternoon Race): The winner of the Most Impressive Outfit Contest will also receive a pair of round-trip tickets from Bangkok to Hanoi and a "Bao Wiw" doll.
Specifically for those who love the "Asian Lifestyle Experience Journey - 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 a leading integrated marketing and creative company in Asia. Index Creative Village has been ranked the 7th most creative event company in the world by Special Events magazine in the USA. For more information, please visit our website.http://indexcreativevillage.com/
