Gearing Up For Brunei Marathon
By H Bat

Bandar Seri Begawan - Preparation works are in full swing at Taman FIaji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien to ready the stage, tents and arches for the second Brunei Marathon 2006 on Sunday.

This year the Brunei Marathon 2006 `Town Track' promises to be just as challenging as the last, with the race kicking off at Jalan Sultan - next to Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien.

Participants will move from the town area towards Jalan Tutong, where they will pass numerous Brunei landmarks that include the Royal Regalia, the Edinburgh Bridge, the High Court, and Istana Nurul lman.

At the first u-turn point, participants would head back to Edinburgh Bridge before making their way to Kiulap.

They will then make a second u-turn at the 13 km point at Jalan Kiulap. Then it is off to Jalan Tasek Lama and Jalan Kebangsaan.

The third u-turn will be at the 27 km point at Jalan Kebangsaan, where runners will head back towards Bandar Seri Begawan. At the 39 km point, the route will detour. to the Jalan Kianggeh back road, towards the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

For the final 15km, participants will take the Jalan Residency route towards the town centre.

At this point, runners can enjoy in a good view of the water village and Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, before sprinting to the finish line at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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