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ABBADIA S. SALVATORE

by Massimo Cherubini

Sports initiatives still at the center of a weekend with great attendance in Abbadia San Salvatore and on the Amiata. Next Sunday, after the great success linked to the Italian campaign of archery, the awaited appointment of the “Salitredici”. After the suspension, due to Covid, of last year’s edition next Sunday (we are at the 38th edition) the classic Tuscan running race. Thirteen kilometers and two hundred meters, all uphill, for a race that attracts fans of this sport. There are already many members from Lazio, from Emilia. But, as per tradition, they will also come from other distant places in Italy. “The ‘Salitredici’ – says Roberto Fabbrini hotelier and UISP advisor who organizes the foot climb – attracts visitors for tourist activities. Many people. Another contingent aspect is the promotional one, even more important. Here – says Roberto Fabbrini – these sporting events serve to make known the Amiata, Abbadia San Salvatore, our qualities of tourist proposal “.

Competitive race, which kicks off next Sunday at 9.30 from the municipal stadium of Abbadia, preceded by the walk, shorter non-competitive route, reserved for those who, and there are many, love to walk a few kilometers along the Amiata woods. The arrival of the demanding competitive race is located at an altitude of 1700, or a few meters from the top of the mountain. A copious participation of runners in the two initiatives is expected. To date, only for competitive tests, there are almost four hundred members. In the end, the total number of participants in the two initiatives will be much higher.

There are three refreshment points along the route: they are set up after four, seven and nine kilometers from the finish and supported by the program of Coop Unione Amiatina (historic sponsor of the event) and Coop Italia “Close The Gap”. “All of this – underlines Silvio Carli, president of Uisp – in strict compliance with the legislation against Covid-19 (closed bottles, single portions, distancing). Even to obtain registration, it is necessary to comply with the regulations in force. Salitredici is a real classic for lovers of running, which, from year to year, has always registered a high number of participants. In short – Carli concludes – a sporting event that is highly anticipated and has a strong tourist appeal “. The walk, which starts at 9 always from the municipal stadium, includes a shortened route (three kilometers less than the competitive race) and is open to everyone.