Tuesday, November 22, 2022
At The Riverie by Katathani Hotel, Chiang Rai Province, Dr. Preecha Anurak, Deputy Mayor of Chiang Rai, together with Mr. Takeo Noda, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Easy Buy Public Company Limited, a cash card service provider Umay+, Chairat Leelawong, Technical Secretary of the Athletics Association of Thailand, Khun Prapat Chatchawanchai, Vice President of the Sports Association of Chiang Rai Province and Mr. Boonperm Inthanapasat, Race Founder & Race Director, joined the press conference for the opening of the running competition. “Umay+ Chiang Rai 21.1 Marathon 2022” (Umay+ CHIANG RAI 21.1 MARATHON 2022), an international standard half-marathon running event on the northernmost land of Siam in the form of Point To Point, which will take place on November 20, 2022, starting at Wat Rong Khun and cross the finish line Suan Tung and Khom Nakorn Chiang Rai
Dr. Preecha Anurak, Deputy Mayor of Chiang Rai City, said that the Umay+ Chiang Rai 21.1 Marathon 2022 is considered a success for the city of Chiang Rai in using sports as a medium to call the masses to participate in the competition and create sports tourism in the area. It is also ready to revitalize the city of Chiang Rai following the COVID-19 situation has subsided. This year, we are still preparing in every aspect. With a basic system that meets international standards, including airports, hotels, restaurants, products, services, and various tourist attractions, it can be guaranteed that Chiang Rai is ready to receive all activities and festivals that will occur. The highlights of important landmarks that are regarded as the identity of the city on the race route that should not be missed are The starting point for runners at Wat Rong Khun, which is an important landmark and a world-class tourist attraction of Chiang Rai. Including the running route that passes Huay Pla Kang Temple, King Mengrai Monument, Chiang Rai Clock Tower and the finish line at Suan Tung and the 75th Anniversary Celebration Lamp. I believe that this competition is an important step for the sport community and the city of Chiang Rai as it advances to the international, regional or global level in the years to come.
Mr. Takeo Noda, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Easy Buy Public Company Limited, Umay Plus cash card service provider, as the main sponsor of the competition said that the Umay+ Chiang Rai 21.1 Marathon 2022 competition in the province Chiang Rai One of the activities linked to the Company’s management policy on SDGs is to promote good health for Thai people through the half marathon race. and sustainably preserve the environment with the community through the “EASY RUN” campaign. area before and following the race and campaigning for all runners to help preserve the environment in the running event Including helping to stimulate the local economy of Chiang Rai After being affected by the epidemic situation of COVID-19 by choosing local products as souvenirs for the Top 100 runners, both male and female each race distance We expect all runners to enjoy the race, to see success, friendship and smiles from all runners.
Mr. Chairat Leelawong, Technical Secretary of the Athletics Association of Thailand, said that the Athletics Association of Thailand Has been involved in promoting and developing the competition of Chiang Rai Stadium since 2020, using the route measurement process according to the regulations of the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics) as a starting point to create a world standard from the 21.1 km route, which has the opportunity can advance to global competition as well in the future In addition to the beautiful route of Chiang Rai. standard distance and a good slope Have fun running It is also part of the co-building of the city. It is an attraction to travel to join the competition of professional athletes. participation of amateur athletes and declaring the city’s readiness to become an international sports city The influx of athletes, followers, interested parties and tourists during the time of the competition will help create excitement in the city and spread the economy to the area. and to publicize the city through the eyes of athletes, competitors and followers very well
Mr. Boonperm Inthanapasat, Race Founder & Race Director, said that as Race Director of the race from the start until today It is considered a long and continuous journey. And this day would not have been possible without the cooperation of the city. of various sponsors, both public and private who jointly created an international standard running track to take place in Chiang Rai for the third consecutive year This year we have developed both the standardization of the route. competition management and safety, with the main goal being to engage with the community to create sustainability in various dimensions continually both environmental waste reduction and creative tourism of the area Until it became one of the charms that made many people attend the event, including athletes, followers and tourists. Until causing the city of Chiang Rai to be lively It is the awakening of the city with sports tourism. And it is an important opportunity to present the city to the international eye.
Umay+ Thailand RING 21.1 Series 2022, all 3 fields are as follows: the first field Umay+ Chiangrai 21.1 Marathon 2022 in Chiang Rai on November 20, 2022, field 2 Umay+ Bangkok Midnight Marathon 21.1 2022 in Bangkok on December 11, 2022 and the final field Umay+ Lamphun Half Marathon 2022 in Lamphun Province on December 25, 2022
For the “Umay+ Chiang Rai 21.1 Marathon 2022” running event, it will start on November 20, 2022 at Rong Khun Temple and finish at Suan Tung and Chalerm Phrakiat Lamp. There are 2 distance races: half marathon (21.1 km) and mini marathon (10 km). In addition, before the race on November 19, 2022, there is also a special activity “Umay+ Clean the Town” (Umay+ Clean The Town) is open for applications for runners and volunteers to join in cleaning the running path to be safe and beautiful at Suan Tung and the Chalerm Phra Kiat lantern area. Chiang Rai Province as well, can follow more details at https://web.facebook.com/Chiangrai21.1 , https://web.facebook.com/Bangkokmidnightmarathon and https://web.facebook.com/lamphunhalfmarathon
