Marathon vacations
Marathons are garnering
global interest by keen travellers
If you are a `fitness
adventurer', you will know that holidays that focus around fitness and fun
(Marathon Vacations) are truly the magic words with Indians, of late. We bring further joy to you where you can plan an outdoor long weekend
getaway option from your city .
THE BIG FIVE MARATHON
Region: Entabeni Game
Reserve
Date: June 24, 2017
The Big Five Marathon in
the Entabeni Game Reserve in the Limpopo province--which lies between
Johannesburg and the Kruger National Park-of South Africa, is held among the
wildlife of the African savannah. Runners from all over the world congregate in
one of the most spectacular Big Five game reserves in Africa. The Big Five
Marathon follows a testing route through hills, valleys, ravines and gorges, as
well as woodlands and open savannahs.
The race course is set in
the most beautiful and challenging of terrains. In fact, there is a lot of variation
in the course. The Big Five Marathon features a classic 42.195km marathon and a
half marathon.The first 11km has a lot of climbing, followed by 5km of quick
descent. After 8km of flat running there is a steep climb from 25-30km.
Although the last 12km has some climb, the hardest part of the race is behind
you. The total elevation is 1,145m.
The run is certainly not
for the faint-hearted considering that a runner might encounter unusual
situations where one is either running past a lake full of hippopotamus or be
witness to a herd of bison running quite close by or a sky full of amazing
birds.Running with the animals remains a quite incredible experience. In the
end, one would've run over all kinds of animal tracks. Although being close to
animals could be slightly scary or unnerving for someoverall it is quite safe
with the rangers close by .
3-LANDER MARATHON
When: October 8, 2017
Region: Lochau-Swiss
BorderBregenz
The course of the 3-Lander
Marathon is though three countries and begins from the beautiful Island of
Lindau -harbour, then passes through the Austrian towns Lochau, Bregenz, Hard,
Höchst, it then crosses the Swiss border at St. Margreten and continues across
the Rheindamm back to Hard and finally finishes in Bregenz.
Consider it a marathon to
enjoy . Over 60 per cent of the course takes place along Lake Constance. You
pass the world's largest open theatre, with the stage design of the opera
Turandot. Then passing through reeds and woods, you finally finish in the
Casino-Stadium in Bregenz, where a cheering crowd awaits you. Many also call
the last part of this marathon as a gift for your soul. That's because, shortly
before crossing the finish line, you pass the antique abbey Mehrerau, a place
of peace and spirituality. The marathon consists of five races and offers all
participants a suitable choice of events.
PATAGONIAN INT MARATHON
2017
When: September 9, 2017
Region: Patagonia-Chile
Whether you are an elite
runner or just an enthusiast, you will be welcome here. Just come feel the
energy of nature.The sixth edition of the Patagonian International Marathon
will maintain the classic race distances of 42K, 21K, and 10K. The shared finish
line for all distances will be located at the spectacular Hotel Río Serrano.
The race route will be located to the South of the majestic Torres del Paine
National Park.
GRAND CANYON HALF MARATHON
When: October 14, 2017
Region: USA
Set for its fourth annual
running this fall along the trails and forest roads near the South Rim of the
majestic Grand Canyon, the Grand Canyon Half Marathon expect to draw as many as
1,500 runners out to one of the world's true natural wonders. From the starting
line, the race follows a counter-clockwise loop around the trails -including
the Grand Canyon Village Greenway -and forest roads that run through the Kaibab
National Forest.
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Nimisha Tiwari
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