Gran
Alacant's Carrera Popular Abel Antón Race is
held every year in honour of the Spanish gold medalist
of the same name. He won gold medals in the marathon
at the 1997 and the 1999 World Championships in Athletics.
In 1998 Antón became the first Spanish runner
to win the London Marathon.
The event is very well known amongst
local and national sports athletes. Organised by European
Residents Neighbourhood Association, Santa Pola's
Athletics Club and Santa Pola Town Council.
The start and finish is at Gran Alacant's
Commercial Centre with races for all ages including
veterans, youngsters and children.
CATEGORIES
Veterans C older than
56 years - 10.000 mts
Veterans B 46 to 55 years old - 10.000 mts
Veterans A 35 to 45 years old - 10.000 mts
Senior 18 to 34 years old - 10.000 mts
Junior 16 to 17 years old - 1.500 mts
14 to 15 years old - 1.000 mts
12 to 13 years old - 1.000 mts
10 to 11 years old - 700 mts
8 to 9 years old - 600 mts
5 to 7 years old - 300 mts
0 to 4 years old - 200 mts |
