Veraguas half marathon ready

Next Sunday, February 4, 2024, the first Veraguas half marathon organized by FullRunner.

Departure is scheduled at 6:00 a.m. Donaldo González (father) soccer field, located in the town of La Ponderosa, entrance to Calabacito.

Applications are open and participation is expected.agüense Daniel González, from Chirican Christopher Jurado and from Santeño José Uribiades Cedeño, tThree great runners who had a great season in 2023.

González won the 10 kilometers of the 45th edition yesterday La Candelaria Race and Jurado was second.

The return is in Calabacito at 10 kilometers and 558 meters.

In the women’s branch, it is expected that run Chiricana Suyeris Guerra, in the 5k category. Guerra is also coming off a win at the La Candelaria 10k.

Furthermore, it is expected participation of runners from various parts of the country who will compete for a prize fund of 3,500 dollars, announced the organizers of this sporting event.

There will also be a race at a distance of 5 kilometers and a 1 kilometer race for boys and girls from 1 to 5 years old and 2k. for boys and girls from 9 to 12 years old.

The Veraguas Half Marathon joins those of Las Tablas, Aguadulce and Boquete, which are relatively new to the calendar race in the country, but they have developed in a very good way.

Registration is $25 for 21k and 5k and $15 for races for boys and girls.