Almeria Half 2009

[Sweder]

OK, I've bored you all about this for long enough - it's time to get planning!

Raceday - Sunday 1st February 2009
Flights - depart Gatwick am Sat 31st Jan, Return am Tues 3rd Feb
Costs - Flight currently around GBP 60 pp; Hotel appx GBP 40 per night (can have 2 sharing); Race entry appx GBP 10

Race entry includes:
(Relatively) warm race conditions
Commemorative T-Shirt
Er . . . race entry (including chip timing)
Goodie pack at finish
Medal
Three course pre-race (Saturday night) meal at El Stadio
Stadium finish!
Almeria's famous hospitality c/o the wonderful Antonio and friends

Races available are 10k and half marathon. There's usually an impressive array of African athletes on show, warming up for the European season.

On Sunday afternoon we'll head for a communal post-race meal (finishing shirts de rigeur). There's an unofficial RC mountain plummett - about 5 miles offroad - on the Monday afternoon, Guinness at Molly Malone's and various other distractions such as tapas bars and rioja.

Because Easyjet don't have the required direct flights we're looking at going in via Murcia or Alicante and driving across to Almeria. I'm happy to drive a minibus if there's one available so costs per capita for this will be minimal.

Right now it would be useful to have a show of hands - this is purely to register interest; there is no financial commitment until you book your flight. Race entries are not open yet - there's never been a problem getting places in the past. We'll be looking to book flights in early November to take advantage of the best deals.