Officials will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Porto Marathon this Sunday. A new route has been selected as part of the celebration. This will mark a historic moment for the marathon that will take place in Porto.
New Route For 20th Anniversary Of Porto Marathon
The marathon will be organized by Runporto. This organization is responsible for the management of the entire race. This year will be the 20th anniversary of the Marathon. The organizers have planned to do something special for the 20th anniversary. The General Director of the Runporto organization, Jorge Teixeira, expressed his excitement about the event. He stated:
I am very excited, especially with the good weather, which will make it a point to celebrate 20 years with us. The expectation is that we will continue trying to break records, not only for the race but for participation. We currently have around 7,000 registered for the marathon alone.
Also Read: Lisbon Approves Ban On New Short-Term Local Accommodation (AL) Licenses
Jorge Texeira was present at the 20th edition of the Porto Marathon where he spoke with the media. He announced that the 2022 route has returned for this year’s marathon. Jorge released this information at Alfândega do Porto where he announced the replacement of the route from Vila Nova de Gaia to Leça da Palmeira. This new route will challenge the runners to cross the Douro River through D. Luís I Bridge.
New Routes Changes Due To Construction
The route has been changed due to some ongoing construction work. The General Director informed us that the path through the D. Luís I Bridge cannot be used for a further 2 years. A new route has been planned according to this inconvenience. Jorge has taken care of every aspect for the smooth operation of this year’s marathon. He stated:
The reason is the construction of the D. Antônia Ferreira bridge. The works are starting now and for at least two years, we will not be able to cross to that side. The route doesn’t lose beauty, because we have many kilometers to cover in Matosinhos and Leça da Palmeira and it will get even faster. The conditions are in place to have a great event.
Porto Marathon Starts At 8 AM
The Porto Marathon is completely endorsed by World Athletics. It is scheduled to begin at 8 am. The starting place for the marathon is located right next to Sea Life. This falls under the route Castelo do Queijo which is a long 10 kilometers run. This run is followed by a 6000-meter walk. This walk is not competitive and only serves to include all age groups in the marathon. Any participant can take part in this 6000-meter walk which has no age restrictions.
Many people from other countries will also be participating in this Porto Marathon. This marathon is renowned for being one of the famous marathons with exotic views. Participants have traveled from other countries to be included in this marathon. A total of 83 nationalists will be taking part in the 20th edition of the Porto Marathon.
A total of three races are scheduled. Whoever completes all these three races will be eligible to complete the Porto Marathon. It is reported by the management organization that more than 12000 people will be taking part this year. The race will end at Queimódromo where every participant is expected to reach after completion of three races altogether. Runporto organization will be present at the end of the race for a cash distribution ceremony. The following cash prizes will be handed over to participants who fall into these categories:
- Cash Prize of 3000 Euros: Participants who beat the all-time marathon record set by the previous participant.
- Cash Prize of 5000 Euros: Participants who win the Porto Marathon by completing all three races first. Cash prizes will be given to both the male and female race winners.
Read More About: 10 Surgeons Along With Head Of Surgery Resign Due To Reinstation Of Two Unprofessional Doctors
