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PANJIM: The fifth edition of Linc Tower Run Goa 2018, an unusual race up and down the staircases of five seven-storey buildings (totally 840 steps up and 840 steps down), will be held at EDC Complex, Patto, Panjim stating from 7.45 a.m.
In the Individual race, participants run up and down the stairs of Gera’s Imperium II, Gera’s Imperium I, Kamat Plaza, and Dempo Trade Centre (twice), and then to the finish. There race is divided into three categories namely student (under 18), open (19 to 44) and veteran (45 plus). The vertical sprint is a race up the seven storeys of Gera & Imperium II, ending on the 7th floor.
In the Team Race, teams of five members do a relay; each person runs up and down one building and passing the baton to the next. There are three team categories: groups, corporate and student.
Addressing a press conference in the city, Adventure Breaks CEO Kim Sabir said that apart from the race, a mini-festival of Health and the Physical Arts is on the schedule, including interactive lecture-demonstrations of martial arts like Krav Maga, Kali and Kick Boxing, in which observers can participate. Norbert’s Fitness Studio will conduct a warm-up workout for participants. Fun sports like Tug-of- War and Slack Lining are also scheduled.
The Crown General Manager Bobby Saxena and Linc Properties Director Raghav Jalan were also present on the dais.
Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the three races by Commandant of the Naval War College at INS Mandovi Rear Admiral Sandeep Beecha while CMD of The Crown hotel Rajesh Dempo will be the guest of honour.
Individual registration for the event is Rs 600 (Rs. 300 for students). Team registration is Rs. 5,000 for corporates and Rs. 1,000 for students while vertical sprint is Rs. 400. Online Registration for the Linc Tower Run, Goa 2018 is open on the website http://www.towerrunning.in till January 25 midnight.
