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The Barcelona Marathon is one of the events that the city has reserved for the arrival of spring. Taking place since 1980, this event has become important Europe-wide and adds more participants seeking to set new records and, above all, to enjoy the fun atmosphere and camaraderie that reigns during the celebration.
This year´s edition will take place on Sunday, March 17, and a total of 20,000 participants are expected. To register, one must be at least 18 years old, regardless of nationality, and do it up to 48 hours before the race. At8:30 amthe race of 42 kilometers, which are entirely urban, begins and runners must complete the course in a maximum of 6 hours. The current record, however, is well below that; the Kenyan Jackson Kotut won the 2010Marathonwith a time of 2 hours and 7 minutes.
Pasta Party
It has become a custom for the participants to gather on the day before the marathon to share a free meal that has pasta as the main ingredient. The idea is that this way the runners will have the nutrients needed for the race but also have a time to interact with each other. It will take place at the Sports Pavilion of the Expo from 12 to 4 pm.
Points of Animation
If you’re not a long distance runner and would prefer to observe theMarathonfrom afar, everything has been designed so that the viewers will enjoy the most from the event and there are many activities that take place in conjunction to the race.
The organization has set more than 40 points along the route of the race with a variety of animations, designed for all ages and with a common slogan: to ensure the audience has a good time. You’ll find everything from salsa, samba and batucada dancing to spinning classes and culinary events as well as parades and parades of giants and giant-headed figures.
And there will be music pretty much everywhere. In addition to dancing, there are concerts that will appeal to everyone, such as the Venezuelan rock and roll group Luz Verde, singer Jorge Iglesias, and the New Gospel band as well as the local group Angels of Mercy, which has a unique tribute to Dire Straits.
One of the most original activities has been proposed by the Tibet House Foundation. They will acquaint visitors with the secrets of Tibetan culture with workshops and seminars.
You can get more information about the events and more details about theMarathon, including route maps, how to enter, etc. on the official website.
Address: The starting point and finish line are located at Av Reina Maria Cristina.
Hours: The race starts at 8:30 am with a planned maximum duration until 2:30 pm. The recreational activities take place through Sunday.
Useful information: There is a coat room which opens at 6:30 am in Hall 6 of the Fira de Barcelona.
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