Mérida hosts 2022 marathon despite COVID-19 fears
Mérida hosted its official marathon Sunday as part of celebrations to commemorate the 480th anniversary of the city’s foundation.
Mérida hosted its official marathon Sunday as part of celebrations to commemorate the 480th anniversary of the city’s foundation.
The 21-kilometer race called “La Carrera del Pavo” — or Turkey Run, began at 6 Sunday morning from El Parque de Las Américas in García Ginerés, but the party-like atmosphere was already raging by 5.
The man dubbed the German Forrest Gump ran his way into Mérida yesterday.
The 32nd edition of the Merida Marathon will be tentatively held on Jan. 9, 2021, announced city organizers who hope that coronavirus contingencies will allow for a real, live and in-person road race. This announcement during a presentation centered on this Saturday’s “Corre por Merida,” or “Run for Merida.” And like so many other things…
The 2020 Merida Marathon kicked off this morning with fireworks, sirens and a record number of participants. The 6 a.m. starting shot rang out at the Monument to the Homeland. The predawn hoopla could be heard for miles around, along with singing and the voice of an excited emcee. The annual marathon attracted 4,002 athletes…
Over 3,500 runners wound their way through the Centro in this morning’s Marathon Mérida.
City officials expressed optimism over the upcoming edition of Marathon Mérida, projecting 5,000 runners competing.
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