KATHMANDU: A seven-member team is on Wednesday leaving for Thailand to participate in the Bangkok Marathon slated for November 19.

Ram Krishna Maharjan and Mahendra Man Maharjan will run in above-50 section marathon, while Dharma Maharjan and Bhim Bahadur Gurung will take part in above-40 category.

Pushpalal Shrestha will take part in above-60 half marathon. South Asian record holder marathon runner Baikuntha Manandhar is the team coach, while Rajat Shrestha is the team manager.