2009 Taroko International Marathon will take place on the morning of November 7. Over 10,000 runners will run along part of the Central Cross-Island Highway. The sections of highway that will be closed to traffic temporarily are: (1).The section of the Central Cross-Island Highway (Provincial Highway 8) from the Asia Cement factory to Tianxiang (169 km mark) will be closed from 4 am to 2 pm. When the last runner has passed Taroko Memorial Arch the point at which restrictions start will be moved to the south side of Jinwen Bridge at the entrance to Taroko. (2). The old Provincial Highway No.9.will be closed from the north side of Taroko Bridge to the north side of Jinwen Bridge from 5 am to 2 pm. All vehicles except work vehicles will be prohibited from entering during the restricted period. Vehicles parked in the Taroko Visitor Center car park and along the route must be moved by 5am.

Taroko National Park said that this year is the tenth year the marathon has been held and is a great opportunity for people to get close to and appreciate the beauty of nature on their own two feet. The traffic controls are imposed to allow the event to proceed smoothly and to protect runners and any convenience for the public is regretted.

Translated by：Kevin Lax
Source：Taroko National Park Headquarters