A new competition, in this case related to mountain sports, joined the local sports calendar.
This is the 'La Vara Trail Run' which will take place on December 20 with the participation of numerous professional and popular coming from different parts of the Spanish geography runners.
The first edition of 'La Vara Trail Run' was presented at the caravaqueño Consistory, with representatives of the Sports Club 'La Vara Trail', event promoters, and the Department of Sports City of Caravaca de la Cruz and the Federation of Mountain Region of Murcia, who work with the organization, with different brands and sponsoring companies.
The test has been included in the International Trail Running Association (ITRA), so it is the first test of mountain international character held in the municipality, as highlighted one of its organizers, David Velez, during the presentation of the same.
'La Vara Trail Run' comprises three tests of varying intensity and level of difficulty: an alpine marathon, 4,600 meters accumulated, a half marathon and hiking route with 2,500 meters accumulated.
This mountaineering competition will take place in sections of the mountains of Northwest Murcia, in a context of great environmental, ecological and scenic value.
The tests have traced some paths and mountain track links with a zero percentage of asphalt.
"It is designed and directed by trail runners and hikers in the area and supported by numerous clubs and big mountain athletes nationwide. In addition to be aimed at encouraging the mountaineer of the Northwest Region tourism," said David Velez.
They have already formalized their registration athletes from clubs Mountain Madrid, Castilla Leon, Castilla la Mancha, Valencia, Andalusia, Catalonia, Basque Country and Murcia.
The organization is turning the attention to the participants, who will enjoy a bag and Marathon Fair campground, post-race food, children's area and waiting area for friends and companions, among others.
Those interested in more information can access the website and follow http://lavaratrailrun.wix.com/lvtr2015 facilitated in the different social networking channels.
The inscriptions are formalized through timing www.asuspuestos.com page.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz