Chicago Marathon staged locally

JAKARTA: For the fourth year in a row, the Chicago Marathon in the Far East is being staged on Oct. 13. This year the marathon starts in Labuan and ends in Anyer, West Java. Like the annual Chicago Marathon, the track is 26.2 miles (42.6 kilometers) long. There is only one road to run on along the scenic West Java coast between Anyer and Labuan, thus the distance is clear. Runners will hear the sound of the waves as the run the flat course.

All participants are business directors or owners, and are amateur athletes.

Last year's runners received medals from the organizers of the Chicago Marathon, USA, in recognition of their participation. One runner, Ralph Suhadi, participated in and finished the 2001 race in Chicago, the U.S., in four hours 50 minutes. The others received medals for participating in and finishing the 42.5 km race here.

For further details, please contact Ralph, chief runner of the Fortune Runners at eloquent@indosat.net.id.--JP