The annual Koh Samui Trophy International Adventure Race returns next week on Sep 15. Starting and ending on Bo Phut Beach in front of the Ibis Samui Bophut (197 Moo 1, Bo Phut Beach, www.ibishotel.com/thailand), the race covers four disciplines: running, cycling, kayaking and swimming. Racers can opt for either the adventure (short) or the extreme (long) divisions, depending on their health and experience. And as main sponsor, Ibis is offering special room rates to participants, starting from B1,300 with breakfast. For those who don’t want to run, the hotel’s family room is B1,999 for four persons with breakfast until Oct 31.