Far East Chicago run set for Sunday

Far East Chicago run set for Sunday

JAKARTA: Twelve marathon runners will take part in the seventh Far East Chicago Marathon on Sunday. The 42.2-kilometer marathon will start off in front of the Labuhan district head's house at 3 a.m. and end in Anyer, Banten.

Support vehicles will follow the runners.

Participants come from Indonesia, Europe and the U.S. As in previous years, those who cross the finish line in Anyer will reward themselves with the facilities offered at a restaurant equipped with a Jacuzzi, sauna and massage center.

Medals for the winners are made locally and one is sent to organizers of the U.S. Chicago Marathon for acknowledgement.

The Far East Chicago Marathon is held every year at the same time as the 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon, which was first staged in 1977 with more than 4,200 runners. -- JP