Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach
Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Pullman Khalak Katiliya Resort & Villas
Grand Mecure Phuket Patong Beach
Novotal Phuket Kamala Beach
Novotal Phuket Karon Beach
Novotal Phuket Resort
Novotal Phuket Vintage Park
All Season Naiharn Phuket
IBIS Phuket Patong & Kata Beach
IBIS Stule Krabi Aonang
Why Heartbreak Hill?
Heartbreak Hill refers to the two steep ascents in Sakoo during the race, considered difficult for the runners. It is not only elevation change which makes a hill tough but there is also the rate at which that change happens and at what point in the race, which also make a big difference.
Sakoo Hill will test runners at the start and toward the end of the race and the elevation is different for each climb. They want people to test themselves against the hill, you will either climb it or it will beat you and break your heart. To help encourage the runners they will have entertainment on the hill along with a cheer squad thanks to the school children, who this charity will support. There is no other mini marathon they are aware of on the island that has this type of difficulty. All of this will take place in the natural scenery around Naithon Beach and Sakoo area where they hope to rename the hill “Heartbreak Hill” after the event as a reminder to those people training for their future mini marathon.
The objective
To encourage everyone to strengthen their bodies with exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle and to provide a social connection between runners, hotel guests, associates, school children, university students, government officers and the local communities of Phuket and nearby provinces.
This fundraising will support improving education and well-being of underprivileged children. Their priority is to raise funds for local schools in Phuket and nearby provinces and support to Accor Yim Kids Project part of ACCOR HOTELS Corporate Social Responsibility.
What is “Yim Kids”?
Yim Kids was launched in Thailand in 2006 with the mission of improving the well-being of underprivileged children through the provision of healthcare aid as well as access to education.
ACCOR Hotels would like to invite people to join their event on September 20, 2015 start at 6am – Naithon Beach
FUN RUN - 4.5K
Trophy for 1st-5th places for open male and female
Gift prize for 1st place winner for open male and female
MINI-MARATHON - 10.5K
Trophy for 1st-5th places for male and female of each category
Gift prize for 1st place winner for male and female of each category
Luxury prize for 1st place winner for overall male and female
Lucky draw to win gift vouchers
They are honoured to have as their special guest Phuket Governor Nisit Jansomwong to perform the opening ceremony of the inaugural Accor “Heartbreak Hill” mini marathon 2015.
Entry: http://www.pullmanphuketarcadia.com/heartbreak-hill-2015/registration/ or in person at any Accor hotel on the island, Krabi or Khao Lak
Registration: September 18–19, 9:00am–6:00pm, Naithon Beach or on the running date from 4:30am–5:45am at registration area at starting line.