Yangon International Marathon 2014

Yangon International Marathon Updated 14 December 2013

Its 35 more days to the actual Marathon and now the organizers have just announced the runners entitlement and also for the first time you will be able to preview the specially exclusive race medal unique to the category the participants signs up for.

Also stand a chance to win yourself a race slot to any category you desire by telling me one of the title sponsors for the Yangon International Marathon, Three race slots will be given out to successful entry,  Do this by commenting on the comment box and leave your name and email address, All successful entry will be announced by the 18th of December.

To get your answers for the contest do visit Yangon Marathon Website

Please see the following entitlement

EVENT RUNNING TOP

RACE MEDAL

Be it the full marathon, half marathon and even the 5km fun run, all finishers can look forward to receiving an exclusive race medal unique to your category!

42.195km Full Marathon

21.1km Half Marathon

EXCLUSIVE FINISHER’S TEE (only for Full Marathon Finishers)

All full marathon participants will receive a finisher tee upon completion of the race. Wear your pride on your shoulders!

The Yoma Yangon International Marathon. The race, in its second edition, is expected to draw even more runners to the beautiful street of Yangon city on Sunday, 19 January 2014.

With the support of local authorities in Yangon, as well as two of Myanmar’s largest companies – First Myanmar Investment and Yoma Strategic Holdings, the race aim to inspire athletes and connect communities, both local and international, through a mutual love for running.

Weaving through the unique blend of modern and rustic Yangon, the runners will be treated to a visual feast for the senses and this will definitely be a race to remember!

BE A PART OF HISTORY!

Hundreds of participants are expected to take part in this historic event. You will have the option of running one of three race distances:

• 42km Marathon
• 10km Challenge
• 5km Fun Run/Walk

The races will begin and end at People’s Park (Google Maps), situated one block from one of Yangon’s most iconic and picturesque landmarks, the Shwedagon Pagoda.

RACE KIT COLLECTION  (TBC)

All participants must attend the Race Kit Collection to pick up their race kit & goodie bag.

What to Bring: Please bring a photo ID and copy of the race confirmation.

Dates & Collection Hours:
Friday, 25th January 2013: 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, 26th January 2013: 1:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: Poolside Terrace, Grand Mee Ya Hta Executive Residences, 372 Bogyoke Aung San Road, Yangon (next to FMI Centre).

• Google Maps

Each competitor goodie bag will contain:

• Race Bib
• Timing Chip
• Event T-Shirt
• Other items from sponsors

Do Visit their website at YOMA YANGON MARATHON

Or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/YomaYangonInternationalMarathon?fref=ts

To Register your interest do click here , SIGN ME UP