2nd Foothills Festival

Tue, 29 January 2019
To
Wed, 30 January 2019
Gelephu High School Ground

ANNOUNCEMENT

Sarpang Dzongkhag is pleased to announce that the Second Socio-Economic festival called Foothills Festival will be held from 29-30 January 2019 at Gelephu Higher Secondary School ground. Various agriculture, horticulture and livestock products from 12 Gewogs of the Dzongkhag will be available for sale at very reasonable prices. High end hotels, agri-based businesses and others are invited to participate in the festival. In addition to the above, there will be full marathon for men, half marathon for women and cross country cycling and many more fun activities with attractive prizes for the winners.

Details of the Marathon, Cycling & its prizes

SlNo                    Particular                           Details                        Prizes

1                         Full Marathon (Men)            42.15KM                    1st Prize Nu.50000

                           On 29th January 2019                                            2nd Prize Nu.30000

                                                                                                           3rd Prize Nu.20000

                                                                                                           4th to 15th Position shall be provided with attractive consolation prizes

 

                         Half Marathon (Women)      21.075 KM               1st Prize Nu.50000

                             On 29th January 2019                                          2nd Prize Nu.30000

                                                                                                           3rd Prize Nu.20000

                                                                                                           4th to 15th Position shall be provided with attractive consolation prizes

3                            Cross Country Cycling       65KM (Approx.)         1st Prize Nu.50000

                              On 30th January 2019                                          2nd Prize Nu.30000

                                                                                                            3rd Prize Nu.20000

                                                                                                            4th to 15th Position shall be provided with attractive consolation prizes

 

For cross country cycling, the entry fee of Nu.1500 only should be paid during the registration. If there are more than 15 women participants for cycling, a separate category for women will be considered and prizes will be as mentioned above.

For further details, please contact Mr. Thinley Dorji at 17891905 (for marathon) and Sonam Rabphel at 17723923 (for cycling). The last date for registration for Marathon and Cross Country Cycling is on 20th January 2019.

On behalf of the Dzongkhag Administration and Public of 12 Gewogs, I would urge every individual from across the country to join the 2nd FOOTHILLS FESTIVAL.