CHARITY MIDNIGHT RUN

       All athletes, professional and amateur, are advised to prepare themselves for the 12th "Amari Watergate Hotel & BMW Thailand Charity Midnight Run" which will take place on the city streets on Sat,Oct 10.
       The only race in Bangkok to be held annually at midnight offers competitors a choice of two distances -6 and 12 kilometres. And over 5,000 runners, both local and foreign, are expected to participate.
       The city streets will be closed and protected by a police and security contingent and the runners will be supported along the route by residents and shop owners, together with the management and staff of the Amari Watergate Hotel.
       The male and female runners with the best record in the 12km distance will receive the royal trophy of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn,while winners in each age category,including the family team and the fancy team will receive a trophy, accommodation and dining gift vouchers from Amari Hotels & Resorts Group.
       Everyone who makes it to the finish line will also receive a special commemorative medal. After the race,there will be a cocktail party at the hotel's Henry J Beans Bar & Grill which also offers a raffle with lots of prizes. All proceeds from the event will go to charitable causes, including Chalerm Prakiat HRH Princess Sirindhorn School and Baan Gerda which supports HIV-infected orphans children in Lop Buri.
       The entry fee is 300 and 1,000 baht,and includes a complimentary running shirt and a chance to win prizes such as round-trip air tickets and watches.
       For more information, please contact Clark Hatch Fitness Centre of the Amari Watergate Hotel on 02-653-9000 ext 5780/2 or the hotel's PR department ext 5021.