The Mitja Marató Ciutat de Girona is set to return to the streets of Girona, Salt and Sarrià deu after a decade-long hiatus. City officials confirmed the revival of the half-marathon, which will feature a route spanning the municipalities of Girona, Salt, and Sarrià de Ter. The announcement was formalized during a presentation at Girona City Hall, attended by representatives from all three participating municipalities and local sports organizers.
A Multi-Municipal Course
The event, which has not been held for ten years, was officially presented by the Mayor of Girona, Lluc Salellas i Vilar, alongside the Mayor of Salt, Cristina Alarcón i Piedra, and the Mayor of Sarrià de Ter, Isaac Ramió i Lafuente.
The Role of Local Sports Infrastructure
The revival of the race is supported by local athletic organizations, most notably the Club Triatló Nan Oliveras. Nan Oliveras, a triathlete and the founder of the club, participated in the official presentation to underscore the importance of the race for the local running community.
Logistics and Next Steps
While the municipalities have confirmed the event’s return, specific details regarding the exact race date, registration windows, and the precise start time remain subject to further official announcements. The collaboration between the city halls of Girona, Salt, and Sarrià de Ter is currently in the planning phase, with local authorities coordinating the logistical requirements for a mid-to-long-distance event of this scale.
The next confirmed checkpoint for prospective participants and followers of the event will be the publication of the official race regulations and the opening of the registration portal. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor the official channels of the Girona City Council for updates regarding the specific course map and the projected timing of the event.
As the planning process moves forward, the organizers are expected to release further details on safety protocols, hydration stations, and the categories for competition.
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