Tarragona celebrates III 2017 Costa Dorada Marathon with record participation

Tarragona. Costa Dorada. January 16, 2013. was presented at the third conference of the marathon Costa Dorada - Tarragona 2017 will take place on Sunday, January 20 from 9 am. The event was attended by the Deputy Mayor of Sports, Xavier Tarrés, and the head of the organizer Running Solutions Juanan Fernandez. This third edition is the first to be played entirely on the streets of the city and has two routes starting and finishing at the Moll de Costa, a 42.195 km and another 10 km. There are 1400 registered runners (800 in 42 and 600 km at 10 km), representing an increase of 90% over the number of participants from last year.   The deputy mayor said that "this is very good news for Tarragona. There has been a major effort by the organization and the city, not just focussing on sports background but also the 2017 Mediterranean Games on the horizon, the big event in our city . In addition, it is noteworthy that for the first time an initiative like this hit neighborhoods East and West. " For its part, Juanan Fernandez added that "the involvement and collaboration of various security, as well as more than 200 volunteers have been fantastic. This year we doubled the subscribers to the test of 42 km, which puts it among the five most important marathons in the state. "   Among the novelties of this edition highlights one hand, the presence of the athlete Runnersworld TGN and Half Marathon champion of Spain, Jaime Leiva, and television journalist Catalonia, Xavier Bonastre. Second, we designed a specific program for companions athletes who can enjoy various activities such as a boat trip, a visit to the Museum of Theatrical port or free access to the main monuments of the city. It has also changed the route of the race, which has become faster and urban plan than in previous editions.     Events on Saturday Saturday 19 there will be some activities prior to the race. As of 11 am the runner Jaime Leiva direct a short workout 5 km out of the tent Runnersworld TGN addressed the participants of the MCD. In the evening, the host port 1 of the shed 15 to 20 hours the MCD Expo, where the organization, sports brands, sponsors and partners will have their booth representative. Finally, 19 to 20 hours will be a panel discussion on the same Expo, attended by Jaime Leiva, Xavier Bonastre, Pedro Fernández Ortega and moderate Juanan.

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