The mayor of Algeciras, Jacinto Muñoz Madrid, alongside the deputy mayor for sports, Jorge Juliá, has unveiled details of the 26th urban race, inviting the local community to join in and support the runners during this sporting event.
The race will take place on Sunday, 8 November, with the main event commencing at 11:00 from the Getares esplanade. Participants will navigate a seven-kilometre urban course, concluding at the athletics track. Additionally, races for children aged between 8 and 16 will kick off at 9:20 in the morning.
The organisers anticipate around 600 participants, including approximately 400 adults and 200 minors, reflecting the strong interest in sports within the city. The event is organised by the Municipal Sports Delegation, in collaboration with the Club Atletismo Bahía de Algeciras and officially sponsored by CUPRA Turial.
Jorge Juliá expressed gratitude towards nearly 30 volunteers and various municipal services, including sports, citizen security, local police, civil protection, port police, and communications teams, for their support in facilitating the event.
Muñoz Madrid highlighted the city's commitment to sports, referencing the recent successful half marathon and stating, "Algeciras is a city that champions sports and has much to offer."
Participants can collect their race numbers on Saturday from 11:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 19:00, as well as on Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30 for those coming from outside the city. Further details and registration can be found on the municipal website under the sports delegation section.
