The inaugural Island Ocean Marathon was my 10th marathon. Held at the Resorts World Langkawi (formerly Awana Porto Malai) on 21 April 2013 this non-competitive event offered no prizes and attracted 997 participants. Needless to say there were no African entrants.
The route started from the hotel, followed up with a short sandy beach run, headed towards the airport and thereafter it took an easterly direction to the coast for a hilly return. I lost count on how many hills I had to overcome. The special treats runners received were a refreshing coconut drink at the 29th km, ice cream 200 metres before the finish line and an ice cold Red Bull can at the finish line.
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| Finisher Tee |
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| Cert, Bib, Medal |
This is really a 'fun run' marathon with no cut off time or time limit. And I saw some participants (6 of them) holding the organisers word or promise when they were still walking slowly back to the finish line at 1.15pm i.e. an elapsed time of 8 hrs 45 min. This is one marathon the beginners can join without worrying of not qualifying.
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