Brides, grooms-to-be race to win in Bangkok

BANGKOK (Dunya News) - At least 250 couples participated in the ‘Running of the Brides’ race held in Bangkok, Thailand this week.

Brides-to-be participate in the “Running of the Brides” race in Bangkok. --- Reuters

The brides and grooms-to-be ran a 2.4 mile course hoping to win more than two million baht (61,000 U.S. dollars or 51,000 euro) of wedding package prizes, including a pair of white gold diamond rings and a honeymoon trip to the Maldives.

Thai groom-to-be Nutthawut Nakajun carries his bride-to-be Jirawan Kirdsang as they compete in the “Running of the Brides” event. EPA/EFE

The couples, wearing wedding outfits and running shoes, warmed up before the competition and ran with all their strength to win the exquisite package.

A couple warm up before the event. --- EPA/EFE

The brides hiked up their dresses while running whereas some of them were being carried on the back by their groom-to-be.

Naree Phavasanta, left, and Suparoek Charoenphol celebrate after winning the race. --- Reuters

The race was won by Naree Phavasanta and Suparoek Charoenphol who celebrated while crossing the finish line.

Story published in Roznama Dunya, Decemeber 6th, 2017