Organisers of Climbathon ’08 Digs Deep
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Blue Waters Event Management, the main organiser of the ls` Brunei Tasek Climbathon 2008, has agreed to sponsor over $30,000 in prizes, gifts and logistics for this highly anticipated, upcoming event.

The climbathon is said to be so massive that it is being supported by over 350 volunteers from eight government agencies and over 20 private sector companies and associations. Committee members conducted a final dry run for the event on Wednesday morning. To date, 260 runners have registered for the event that will be held at Tasek Lama this Sunday.

According to Bluewaters Event Management Director Catherina Goodenough, the parking area will be closed to the public on the day of the race.

At present, works to widen the parking lot have been completed. The tents, performance platform and backdrop will be erected by Saturday.

Meanwhile, participants are advised to collect their goodie bags at the Tasek Lama Recreational Park between 2.30 pm and 6.15 pm today. On the day of the race, they should report as early as 6.30 am.

This race is like no other, where it will include performances by the Dusun ethnic group, and others such as Wushu, Kendo, Karate, Silat, Aerobics by Zunic and Aikido. The person who can complete the race within 27 minutes will walk away with the $5,000 grand prize.

All participants will receive a certificate of participation, and individuals who complete the race within 30 minutes will have this information included in their certificate.

Sponsored T-shirts, snacks and souvenirs will be distributed to all participants, including fun runners.

Registration will be open until today. For further information, the public can visit www.branei-tsek-climbathon.com. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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