2017 Guoxing Township Deer God Festival

United Deer Strength, I Am the Velvet: Family Mountain Trail Leisure "Deer" Run

February to June marks the antler harvesting season for Formosan sika deer, and Guoxing Township is a key hub for the deer antler industry. Leveraging the popular trail running trend, we invite runners from all over to visit Guoxing Township, a premium origin for deer antlers, to participate in the 2017 "United Deer Strength, I Am the Velvet" Family Mountain Trail "Deer" Run 5K event. You can also experience the delicious and fun activities of Taiwan's only Deer God Festival with your whole family…

1. Experience the leisure of mountain trail running and enjoy the forest scenery

2. Run into the deer farm for a close-up, hands-on experience of Formosan sika deer ecology

3. Procession and Rituals: Witness the installation ceremony of the God of Agriculture and the Deer God for blessings

4. Savor rich Hakka特色 cuisine, featuring delicious dishes made with deer antlers

5. Finisher souvenir: Paint your own little deer plushie

6. Lucky draw for the Deer God Antler Grand Prize, with abundant rewards

Event Website http://www.runuts.net/index.php/2016/93-20170311-2

Registration fee is only NT$ 199

A> Quick-dry functional sports shirt, breakfast, water, finisher certificate, lucky draw ticket, insurance, and finisher souvenir little deer plushie

B> Enjoy rich Hakka特色 cuisine, featuring delicious dishes made with deer antlers

C> Lucky draw for the Deer God Antler Grand Prize, with abundant rewards

D> Run into the deer farm for a close-up, hands-on experience of Formosan sika deer ecology

E> Procession and Rituals: Witness the installation ceremony of the God of Agriculture and the Deer God for blessings

I. Guiding Agencies: HAKKA Cultural and Creative Industries Bureau, Nantou County Government

II. Organizing Agencies: Guoxing Township Office, Nantou County Deer Farmers Association

III. Co-organizing Agencies: Nantou County Livestock Disease Prevention and Control Station, Guoxing Township Representatives Assembly, Guoxing Township Farmers' Association, Nangang Village Office, Nangang Elementary School, Gangyuan Elementary School,

Nangang Community Development Association, Gangyuan Community Development Association, etc.

IV. Executive Agency: Leshi International Co., Ltd.

V. Race Date: March 11, 2017 (Saturday)

VI. Gathering Point (Main Venue): Nangang Elementary School, Guoxing Township

VII. Participants: Inviting trail running enthusiasts nationwide to join the whole family

VIII. Event Schedule:

Time	Activity Content
07:00~	Collection of race shirts and bib numbers
07:40~07:55	Route rules explanation, speeches by chairpersons and guests
07:55~08:00	Warm-up exercises
08:00~10:00	Start of the Trail "Deer" Run
09:00~12:00	Painting activity for "Youyou" little deer plushies
08:00~10:30	Deer God Parade
10:30~11:00	Installation Ceremony
09:00~11:00	Performance Appreciation
11:00~11:30	Speeches by officials and guests
11:30~12:00	Performance Appreciation
12:00~13:00	Food Tasting
12:00~14:00	Performance Appreciation and Nostalgic Lucky Draw Activity
09:00~14:00	Local Specialty Products Exhibition and Sale

IX. Event Categories

Category	"I Am the Velvet" Family Group
Registration Fee	NT$ 199
Time Limit	2 Hours
Start Point	Nangang Elementary School
Gathering Time	07:30
Start Time	08:00

X. Race Route (For reference only, subject to the official event route):

5 Kilometers