THE MESASTILA CHALLENGE 2012 RAILS TO TRAILS HALF-MARATHON

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Magelang, Central Java – MesaStila has confirmed the second annual occasion of its unique running-race on October 6^th 2012. Starting at the heritage railway station in Ambarawa, the running course follows the antique steam-train, which departs 20-minutes before the runners. Athletes will run along the railway tracks - attempting to catch the train, which runs at a leisurely pace!

Event Details

·      Half marathon distance – 21.1km

·      The first 9km along a heritage railway-line: Ambarawa to Bedono - try to catch the train!

·      Tough gradient of approximately 6%

·      Jungle trails following the old disused railway line

·      Snaking past rice paddies with some amazing views

·      Up-and-down sections, up to 18% incline, on partly paved village roads

·      Finishing on a rice paddy track and along some tough jungle trails

·      Overall a demanding, but fun and very interesting run

·      Amazing food spread Brunch-BBQ at the finish line

·      Post-race massages for athletes and a fresh-water swimming pool

·      Music, awards ceremony and prizes

Event Timing – October 6^th 2012:

07:00 - Welcome and opening ceremony

07:10 – Train starts journey to half-way point with VIP’s, sponsors and media

07:30 – Runners start race - as soon as train leaves from its engine-changing point at Jambu

Prizes & Awards:

Prizes and awards are offered for the top three challengers in male and female categories.

Lucky draw prizes will be available to all athletes

Fees & Entry Procedure:

Entry fees will depend on whether from Indonesia or overseas.

Entry through e-mail or application in person, or by fax @ 0298 596 100 or 592 696

	Indonesian	Foreign or local Expat
Individual Runner	IDR 150,000	US$ 35*

*KITAS holder or local expat will classed as foreign

Accommodation:

A number of rooms will be available at MesaStila for athletes and their families. Special rates are available for athletes. There will also be a variety of recommended partner-hotels in the nearby towns of Magelang and Semarang.