The CEOs of the Institute of Tourism, Enrique Ujaldón, and Physical Activity and Sport, Antonio Penalver, yesterday presented the "night 80 kilometers Northwest Greenway," a marathon that took place on June 7, from 21:00 pm, lasting 18 hour limit.
In the presentation, attended by the President of the Athletics Federation of the Region of Murcia, Juan Manuel Molina, and the mayors of the municipalities through which runs the Greenway, CEO Enrique Ujaldón noted that "it is a special event which aims to boost tourism in Murcia and Northwest Greenway, the large artery in the inner region. "
In addition, the route has a network of hostels and lodgings to "all those who travel to enjoy the attractions of the Greenway."
The CEO Antonio Penalver said the test will be "a turning point in the popular athletic panorama of the Region of Murcia", and said it will release "the congratulations offered by each municipality as travel becomes episode brighter that combines the values ​​of sport and tourism, which is giving such good results in recent years. "
Both appreciated the participation of municipalities that "have always been willing to cooperate so that the event is known as one of the most unique testing Spain".
The test, which is limited to 1,000 participants to ensure adequate safety measures, has a length of 80 kilometers and its route runs along the Northwest Greenway, except for the start and finish.
Thus, visitors will pass through the towns of Molina de Segura (stroke onset), Caravaca (meta travel), Cehegín, Bullas, Mula, Campos del Río, Albudeite and Alguazas.
The competition is divided into six categories: Senior (18 to 34 years), Veterans A (35 to 39 years), B (40 to 44) and C (45 and over), team (up five) and in pairs.
In all these categories there modalidadesmasculina and feminine.
Participants can run, walk or ride.
In addition, due to the specifications of the terrain (flat and accessible) is suitable for people with disabilities or in wheelchair adapted vehicles they can use.
The test will have 17 points of supplies as well as a cloakroom, and a regular bus service to participants return to the starting point.
During the tour will involve more than 300 volunteers.
In addition, this race has a spirit of solidarity and therefore will donate part of the money of the inscriptions and surplus supplies, to the food bank.
Those interested can register at the race since April 26 and more information can be found on the page and Murcia Tourist website of the Athletics Federation of the Region of Murcia.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz