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VIENTIANE, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- More than 200 domestic and foreign runners have registered to compete in the Vientiane Classic Run to be held in Laos capital Vientiane on Dec. 11, according to Lao Amateur Athletic Federation on Monday.
The half marathon comprises men's and women's 12km categories for 14-29 years old, 30-39, 40-49 and over 50 years old, as well as the men's and women's 5km open event.
The 12km event begins at 6 a.m. local time on Dec. 11 starting at the That Luang esplanade and continuing to the Mercure hotel and along the Mekong River and past Simeuang Temple, Lane Xang Avenue and Patouxay Park before returning to the That Luang esplanade.
Meanwhile, the 5km event starts at 6:15 a.m. local time from the That Luang esplanade making its way to the Morning Market and back again.
First to fifth placed men and women runners in each category of the Vientiane Classic 12km event will each receive cash prizes and certificates, while the first to fifth placed competitors in the 5km event will get certificates and special souvenir clothing, reported local Vientiane Times.
The Lao Amateur Athletic Federation is keen to promote the event as they see it as a valuable tool in assisting the development of local runners.
Following the Vientiane Classic Run, the federation will turn their attention to staging the Vientiane International Half Marathon in March.
