Pranburi International Triathlon 2007

The southern Thai town of Pranburi will host its first major international sporting event on Saturday 20th October 2007, when the Pranburi International Triathlon is to be held at Evason Six Senses Resort & Spa.

The inaugural race, which will take place on the beaches in front of the five-star resort and on the backroads of Pranburi, is planned to become an annual event and an essential fixture in the Asian triathlon calendar.

The race will be professionally managed by international race organizers and will consist of a swim in the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, a bike course close to Sam Roi Yot National Park, and a run through the fishing villages and along the coast of Pranburi with a beach finish.

International professional athletes will compete with local triathletes in the Olympic distance elite race, while a sprint distance short course is set to attract corporate racers and fun runners.

With an abundance of beautiful natural scenery, including the spectacular Sam Roi Yot National park and long stretches of sandy beaches, the race will be scenic as well as challenging. And located just a three hour drive from Bangkok and a short drive from the busy tourist centres of Hua Hin and Cha Am, Pranburi is ideally situated to host an international sporting event.

The race is mainly the result of an initiative by forward-thinking tour operator Exotissimo Travel, and according to Hamish Keith, Managing Director of Exotissimo Thailand, their main goals were "to promote tourism to Thailand and to create a long lasting quality race that will attract both professional and top age group athletes".

Proceeds from the triathlon will be donated to the Royal Project Foundation of His Majesty King Bhumibol, and H.S.H Prince Bhisatek Rajani has confirmed his presence at the event on 20th October.