The excitement of racing in Puerto Vallarta does not stop, it only adjusts to the conditions demanded by the new normal in which we operate. This is the case of the Great Virtual Magic Puerto Race held on the occasion of Doctor's Day (October 23), this time the competitors will not be able to meet at the starting line, but they are invited to participate by running the distance of your choice and share your time on the registration page.
The race, which has been consolidated for 7 years as one of the most outstanding athletic events in this destination, can be run, after registering on the page, in a period ranging from October 17 to 25, this time it is dedicated to all health professionals who fight Covid-19 on the front line.
Running at sea level in a setting where palm trees and birds escort you is one of the most pleasant experiences for athletics fans, and for visitors in general, who during their stay have many inspiring reasons to practice here some sport activity.
The mechanics of participation is as follows: the runner will choose the distance to run between the modalities of 3, 5, 10 and 21 kilometers , as well as the day -within the deadline- and the route to be carried out, later they will upload their time to the page Trotime, informed the founder and organizer of the event, Dr. Francisco Javier Ortiz.
Given the success of the previous editions held in the beautiful Marina Vallarta subdivision, in this special edition, the participation - remotely - of more than a thousand people in different cities and even abroad is expected.
Participants must enter the page www.trotime.com to register, the registration receipt will be sent to their email, a runner number will be obtained by entering the Trotime account in virtual races. The invitation is to run outdoors following the safety measures indicated by the health sector authorities.
Due to the new modality of the race in which the same route will not be carried out under the same conditions,There will be no winners, but the competition is with oneself and it is a message from Puerto Vallarta for health and sports, said the organizer.
For Puerto Vallarta it is very important to support sporting events, such as athletic races that are a tradition, on the one hand to promote health, and on the other , to send a clear message that here the economic reopening is taking place in a responsible manner, without crowds or risks for anyone, highlighted Luis Villaseñor Nolasco, interim director of the Puerto Vallarta Tourism Promotion and Advertising Trust.
It is relevant to mention that on Saturday, October 17, the kit will be delivered at the Puerto Mágico facilities, It includes a dry fit shirt with a new design, a commemorative medal and the virtual runner's number.
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