The Mediterranean city of skyscrapers is preparing to host around 5,000 athletes in its streets, gardens and promenades this Saturday afternoon. Some of the elite and famous such as Martín Fiz or Toni Abadía in the “Benidorm Half”a test with Distances of 10 and 21 kilometers. A real athletics festival in which runners from 23 different countries, 1,600 of whom are from England, will participate.
The event will start at 17.30, one hour before the street closures begin. Among the many attractions, the athletes’ enjoyment of the sunset in Benidorm stands out. The exam will end at night Different entertainment activities will be organized for the participants along the route.
Route
The route passes through the historical center and the promenade, all surrounded by skyscrapers. Departure date will be from: Plaza de SS MM los Reyes de España, next to Benidorm City Hall and the race You will also pass by some of the most emblematic places in the city.
Which streets will be affected? The 21K and 10K tests will start from Comunidad Valenciana Boulevard and move towards Alfonso Puchades, Jaime I, Ricardo Bayona Boulevard, Mayor Vicente Pérez Devesa and Benissa. They will continue through La Cala streets such as Villajoyosa Boulevard and Mont Benidorm to visit Vicente Llorca Alós and Armada Española, which are the first line of the Poniente coastal walks.
The route offers an enriching yet challenging itinerary with what is sure to be a great afternoon run. This will be a special feeling that athletes will enjoy in a test that is only growing in popularity.It reached a record number of 4,800 athletes. Additionally, the quality and popularity of its participants has increased. In the 10K race, Toni Abadía stands out above all else. Winner last year with 29.06 points.
elite athletes
Abadía is the current Spanish road distance champion. She won an Olympic medal in the 5,000 meters in Rio de Janeiro 2016 and a bronze medal at the European Championships in Amsterdam the same year. The Zaragoza athlete starts as the big favorite to win. He’ll try to make it hard for you David Palacio of SevilleHe came in second last year.
Women’s 10K, Cristian Juan from ElcheThe winner of the previous edition is the current Spanish 5K road champion. The Benidorm event will also feature international athletes: Uruguayan Cristhian Zamora, the current Uruguayan record holder in the half marathon and marathon. He placed first in the 10K Ciudad de Alcalá and the 10K 60 feet Vallehermoso. This year he won the 2023 Granada Half Marathon.
Argentinian María Teresa Tesuri, fourth at Cross Internacional de Soria 2022 and fifth at Alcobendas, both from World Tour Gold; Another one who confirmed his presence in Benidorm on Saturday. Other important athletes are Belgian Alexandra TondeurHe was the winner of the 21K race last year and won gold at the 2019 Long Distance Triathlon World Championships, silver at the 2018 European Championships and became the European middle distance champion. And Dutch Mircella HerzogHe is the double champion of the Dutch 10K with a personal best of 32.47 in the 10 kilometers and 1.13.22 in the half marathon.
La Roda woman by La Roda María José ToroThe world champion of the Master’s 35th and 40th and the second place in the marathon in Spain will be one of the candidates for victory in the long test. The biggest favorite to win in the 21K will be Abdelaziz Merzougui Nouredine, also of Moroccan origin., last year’s winner. He also confirmed the existence senior Martín Phys.
Animation
Regarding the race, Fernando Brotons reported along the course: There will be 13 entertainment points with batukadas and DJsThis, along with public encouragement, “will make it impossible for runners to get bored.” These points will be just over a kilometer apart.
As in previous years, “in order to offer participants more experiences, the organization launched this initiative together with the Aurrerá Group” ‘Run and Tapas’Will take part in the chain’s businesses From Santo Domingo Street Post-test tapas, pinchos and menus at special prices. Before the race, the GDance Half Marathon will also be held at City Hall Square on Saturday morning from 11:00 to 13:00.
Health and safety device
The Benidorm Half will feature a medical and health apparatus staffed by a mobile intensive care unit, six ambulances, a field hospital at the finish line, 14 doctors, ten healthcare workers and 30 Red Cross volunteers. The security unit will consist of a mayor, two inspectors, seven officers and 14 agents from the stock exchange service, with the addition of two other officers and 45 agents from the regular service. This operation will involve 16 patrol vehicles, nine large-displacement motorcycles, twelve scooters, a minibus and a drone. The route will be opened to traffic at 20.30.