The 2nd edition of GlobalLimits Bhutan - The Last Secret -ended last weekend at the Taktshang Goemba, known as the Tiger’s Nest monastery, hanging in the cliffs at an altitude of 3000m with an outstanding view of the Paro valley.  The race started at the most beautiful fortress in Bhutan, the Punakha Dzong with an emotional start ceremony with 500 students singing the national anthem of the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Lama of the Monastery blessing the runners. 35 runners from 16 different nations experienced an amazing landscape, ran through evergreen prime forest, passed amazing monasteries and immersed themselves in the traditional Buddhist culture.  91% finisher quote after 200km and 10.000 ascent is an outstanding achievement of all participants. Just 3 runners only have failed to finish one stage but finished all other stages. A very emotional awardceremony took place in the afternoon where the winners trophies were presented by his excellencies the Minister of Communication and Information and the Minister of Finace of the Kingdom of Bhutan.  Mark Tamminga from Canada was the overall winner ahead of Hong Kong-based British runner Paul Brady and Masanao Kobayashi from Japan. Female winner was British diplomat Georgina Ayre ahead of Canadian Joany Verschurren and Christine Horner. Outstanding performance from the french/morrocan running legend Karim Mosta, who finished 5th despite a painfull injury at the last 2 stages. The most inspiring performance was shown by 74 year old American runner Hans Schmid who finished 12th overall. 
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 Registration for the 3rd edition of The Last Secret in 2015 is open now on www.global-limits.com 29th May - 6th June 2015 Strictly limited entries only!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coming up next:GlobalLimits Cambodia 2014 - The Ancient Khmer Path - 220km - 6 stages 28th November - 6th December
Strictly limited entries only!!! With a finish inside the world heritage site of Angkor Wat. Please find a photo trailer on: vimeo.com/92266273 and testimonials from the previous events: www.global-limits.com/the-ancient-khmer-path/comments.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW:GlobalLimits Sri Lanka 2015 - The Wild Elephant Trail - 210km – 6 stages 6th March - 14th March 2015 Be a pioneer in your sport and join the first ever multi-stage race in Sri Lanka. Run and discover the stunning natural features, unique plants and wildlife, and beautiful heritage sites of Sri Lanka.  Enjoy the tranquility of being in nature with wild elephants, turtles, peacocks, water buffalos, eagles, bears, leopards, deer, amphibians and others. Start the race in the religious temple area of Yapahuwa. Camp in rural village houses and interact with the native population. Stay at the ruins of Ritigala mountains and relax at the Kandalama Lake. Run along the canals and streams in the green paddy fields and enter the jungle of Sri Lanka. Pass through holy sites and temples with buddhist monks as witnesses. End the race after 1860 steps to the top of the world heritage site, the Sigiriya Rock. Be part of this breathtaking experience! Please find a photo trailer on: vimeo.com/92717745

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