Record field for Khao Yai North Face marathon

A record number of trail and ultra runners from around the world will line up in Pakchong, Nakhon Ratchasima, on February 2 for one of the world's most gruelling sports events. The North Face 100 Thailand 2013 will feature more than 1,000 runners from 30 nations, with 100 elite athletes taking part in the ultimate challenge - the 100km solo run.

The 2012 men's 100km winner, Solchai Choosankul of Thailand, and top Thai women's finisher (and second woman overall) Poonsup Thammapiti, are both returning to defend their titles.

"It's great to see so many people signed up to compete this year. This is only the second year of The North Face 100 Thailand and the number and quality of the competitors is top class," said Chaiyut Srivikorn, president of Thai Outdoor Sport, exclusive distributor of The North Face here.

"We are very excited to see that more than half the participants taking part this year are Thai, and that 30 Thais are competing in the gruelling 100km distance," added Chaiyut.

Dubbed the ultra marathon, The North Face 100 Thailand features 100km Solo, 100km Duo, 50km Solo, 25km Run and 10km Run events, with age and sex categories. The route starts in Amphoe Pakchong, with the start/finish at Villa Paradis Hotel, and goes through fruit plantations and past Thai temples in the surrounds of Khao Yai National Park.

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