The 5th Sands China Macau Eco TrailHiker took place on 8th November at Cotai Expo Hall F at The Venetian® Macao. The event has attracted over 1,800 participants in 450 teams competing for top honors in two race categories: a 10km family fun and a 30km corporate challenge. This energetic sports event is aimed at promoting health, fitness, team spirit, commitment for excellence and contribution to the community, as well as raising funds for local charity groups and promoting environmental awareness and the appreciation for the greener side of Macau. The Directors of Macau TrailHiker Ltd. Mr. Robert J. Kirby and Mr. Kowie Geldenhuys hosted the kickoff ceremony together with Ms. Helena Fernandes, Director of the Macau Government Tourist Office, Windy Lou, Head of Sport for All and Special Project Division of Macau Sport Development Board, Mr. Gunther Hatt, Executive Vice President of Operations for Sands China Ltd. and Mr. Ciaran Carruthers, Senior Vice President and Director of Venetian and Plaza Operations for Sands China Ltd. The ceremony was followed by a cheque presentation of a total of MOP350,000 to the Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers of Macao (ARTM)and Clean the World. The winners of this year in each category are as follows: The first 10 km team, 愛華跑步 finished the course in 46 minutes 07 second, followed by GORKHA’S and TOP SPORT A. For the 30 km course, the champion was TEAM ASIA TRAIL finished in 2 hours and 33 minutes, and the 1st runner-up and the 2nd runner-up were 風雷體育會 and FROTH AND BUBBLE respectively. Furthermore, to encourage more participation for this event, the organizer added two special prizes this year: the First All-Female Team 10km Award, the First All-Female Team 30km Award. The winners are MACAU TRAIL RUNNERS TEAM W and 追風玫瑰 respectively. Over the years, Macau TrailHiker has received continuous support from the Macau SAR Government, sponsors and local businesses and communities, making “Sands China Macau Eco TrailHiker” one of the most popular annual sports events in the region, with full registration in a record time of less than three weeks. Director of Macau TrailHiker Mr. Robert Kirby said: We are excited by the tremendous support from Macau people for “Sands China Macau Eco TrailHiker 2014”. This year we had our milestone 5th anniversary and there were teams who have been involved and supporting the event since the first Macau TrailHiker. To show our appreciation for their continuous support and loyalty, they were rewarded with the special “Loyalty Award”. Mr. Gunther Hatt said: “Sands China Ltd. is very pleased to see TrailHiker growing in popularity each year. We are proud to be the title sponsor of this community event that brings people together and raises environmental awareness.” Furthermore this year “Eco” has been added to the event name to raise awareness of the natural environment in Macao. Environmentally friendly materials were used for the construction in the event, and Sands China provided several five-gallon water dispensers at Cotai Expo which saved up to 504 bottles of water and reduced plastic waste on the day. Moreover, to enhance the eco theme this year, a “Shoe donation” activity was organised for anyone to donate their used shoes for people in need while promoting environmental awareness in the community.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:18:02 +0000
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