Abr Forest to Host Int'l Eco-Marathon

Abr Forest in Shahroud, Semnan Province, is due to host an international marathon for the first time next month, intended to promote the natural tourist attractions of the province.
"The marathon event will be held in Semnan on August 30, featuring a 21-kilometer half-race and a full 42 kilometers," the head of the provincial office of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, Mohammad Jahanshiri, said.
"It aims to promote the tourism potential, sustainable development and preservation of natural resources in the province," the CHTN quoted him as saying on Monday. 
The course takes runners on a scenic tour through the village of Qatri in northern Shahroud, the ancient Hyrcanian Forests and English yew trees.