Global Courant
San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
The 47th edition of the LA PRENSA newspaper marathon is already underway in San Pedro Sula under a spectacular framework and in which a true sports festival is lived.
The start of the most important race in Honduras was at 5 in the morning in the parking lot of the Los Andes Police Station. The established routes are: 5km, 10.5km and 21km.
Before the initial whistle, the participants carried out warm-up exercises under the official instructor Sandra di Palma. In these moments people are running with the illusion of reaching the goal that is in the parking lot of the Los Andes Police Station.
More than 5,000 people of all ages are participating in the competition, so it has been a complete success.
staff of Fire Brigade and Red Cross They are located in different parts of the city to provide assistance to any athlete who requires it.
Fundación 1,000 receives full support in the 47th edition of the Marathon THE PRESS and it is led by the Japanese “influencer” Shin Fujiyama, who runs for the seventh time in the great sporting event.
In the 5 kilometres, the categories are general, 19-39 years, 40-59 years, 60 years and over, schoolchildren 12-18 years, special blind, wheelchair and intellectual challenges.
In the 10.5 and 21 kilometers, the categories are general, 19-39 years, 40-59 years, 60 years and over.
In addition, athletes from Mexico and El Salvador. The time has come and everyone is enjoying themselves.
At the end there will be awards and everyone will be able to receive the medals of the 47th edition. In addition, all the sponsors have prepared a real sports party.
TRADITION
The family tradition of LA PRENSA newspaper marathon It is always respected, many fathers and mothers take their children to enjoy an unforgettable sporting moment.
The event has become a true tradition for the sampedrano due to its long history, where great international and national athletes have participated for many years, in addition to creating an excellent family atmosphere, where parents and children enjoy the different routes, touring the streets.
The LA PRENSA newspaper marathon is part of the traditions of the Juniana Fair of San Pedro Sula due to its origins since June 1976 in an amateur way.
ROUTE CATEGORY
5km Overall
19-39 years
40-59 years
60 years + College
12-18 years Special blind
special wheelchair
Special intellectual challenges
10.5km
General 19-39 years
40-59 years
60 years
+21km Overall
19-39 years
40-59 years
60 years +
