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Olympics Torch Relay to come to to Kalistan
Path to traverse Suldanor, Odufaray, and Ananto
Luxon, Grand Duchy of Ananto
August 25, 5530


Olympics' Torch Path through Luxon Mountains marked with Olympics Rings

The Olympics Torch Relay will Arrive in Kalistan in just a few months ahead of the 5532 Games to be held in Aldegar, where Kalistani Athletes will also compete. The Relay route is expected to travel from Lucid Valley to Kaliburg, along the national Highway through Suldanor through Sulari and Dana to Eshar Odufaray, where it will travel by ferry to Luxon, and then north along the wild and rustic Luxon Mountain's Trail, through some of the Island's most scenic environs, before descending the Davon River Valley, into Kaliburg. From Kaliburg, it will be carried by aircraft to Merida Lourenne where it will be handed off and continue through Dovani.

Expected to run much of the distance in Ananto is the husband and wife Marathon team Brad and Jessica Andrews of Dah. "It is a run we've been conditioning for for about a year," said Jessica Andrews. "The Mountains can get up to 6500 feet in some places along that trail, and the air is quite thin. But we have become acclimatized to running at that altitude, and are ready for our legs of the relay when they finally get here."

Each relay station, paced about 30 miles apart, is marked by a small shelter with cots and camp stoves where relay members will be stationed to await the arrival of the torch. They are also marked by the Olympic rings, which symbolize peace and unity for all nations of the world. The shelters were built to keep runners warm and dry at their stations until the torch is brought to them, and will serve as way stations for hikers following the passing of the Olympics torch through the wilderness. In Suldanor and Odufaray, similar waystations have been constructed, though much of the path of the torch takes place on the pavement of the National Highway, one lane of which will be closed to traffic as the Torch makes its way to Ananto. The waystations in on the Mainland are temporary, and will be removed after the rally.

The Prince Regent was on hand to comment on the relay's passage through Kalistan. "It is something that both myself and the Minor Emperor will watch as it passes through Kaliburg. The Emperor is very excited about the event, and we are planning a trip to Aldegar to watch the Event and cheer on the Kalistani Athletes."

Including the relay, Kalistan will also be participating in a number of the events, including surfing, skateboarding, beach volleyball, BMX Bike riding, track and field, and rhythmic gymnastics. "In all, Kalistan will participate in almost 2 dozen events," said Andrews. "It will really be something else to watch, and with skill and luck, we will do well."

The relay will take Several days to travel through Kalistan. The Official route through Kalistan Proper will follow the National Highway from Lucid City through Yoshimi, Sweet Port, Sulari, Dana, Kluptoon, Gendaris, Bowendorf and Eshar, detouring from the Highway in each of the cities along the route to run through the towns, and then in Ananto, will follow the Luxon Trail, and the Davon River Hiking trail into Kaliburg. It will finally board an flight to Lourenne for the Handoff in Meridia. Over all, more than 100 long distance runners, including the Andrews' will take part in the relay as the Torch passes through Kalistan.