The Barcelona Marathon It is more alive than ever after spending several delicate years since the outbreak of the pandemic. Of more than 20,000 runners with a count, a total of 16,099 of them reached the finish line of the Arc de Triomf and achieved their goal. An achievement that places the Barcelona marathon as one of the most famous in Europe and second in Spain. After wandering around the calendar in recent years, the race returned to its original date in March and the crowd responded in large numbers, with more than 10,800 reaching the finish line in 2023 when it was held in a warm month of May. Great European references are Berlin and Londonwhich is found in the select group of ‘Majors’ along with N.Y, Boston, Chicago and Tokyowith more than 40,000 participants and a waiting list to participate. Valencia It has been working very well for many years, with a structure with great economic power thanks to the contribution of Juan Roig and in December it was able to get 25,908 runners to the finish line. Barcelona It is a few steps below in terms of participation and level, but it has established itself as the second most popular marathon in Spain before the Seville (9,407 reached the finish line), Madrid (7,395) or San Sebastian (2,684).
“The new one route is very good, I like. There are still corners that are too tight that if they are removed next year it will be even faster, but I confirm that it is better than last year,” said the winner. Tadesse Abraham on the new route promoted by the organization and starting at Passeig de Gràcia. Another key to the success of Zurich Marathon Barcelona This is the new route presented by the organization, with a more monumental and central route that gave good marks and was easier for the comrades to follow. “Time respects us. The temperature was perfect and the only negative aspect I can say is that in the first half we had a bit of a headwind,” added the Swiss of Eritrean origin, confirming that his celebration in March was a Good date. In addition, the organization designed 26 entertainment points throughout the city so that the event was a great party with a lot of atmosphere, the support gave extra energy and was appreciated by all the participants.
Source: La Verdad
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