MUKDAHAN, 12 Jan 2015, More than 2,000 Thai and Laotian runners yesterday attended an international marathon in Mukdahan, which was held to promote the province’s local tourism.
Mukdahan Governor Thawatchai Thamarux yesterday presided over the marathon, which started from Mukdahan Wittayanukul School in Muang District.
According to the organizer, the province is using the international running event as a means to promote Mukdahan’s highlights, while encouraging youths, the general public and foreign visitors to exercise more.
Participants were to compete in 4 different races, which are the 42.16 km marathon, the 10.5 mini-marathon, the 5km fun-run, and fancy-walk-and-run rally.
The organizer said the marathon drew approximately 2,000 runners, creating a friendly and lively atmosphere at the organizing venue.
The race saw all participants crossing the Second Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge, watching the sun rising over the horizon amid the refreshing early morning weather.
