Hello, everybody
As there were some forumites interested in coming to Almería to take part at its half marathon, I´ll give you some information that could be useful if you finally can come, which I´d love to and you´d be very welcome.
It will be held on 25th January 2004. The fee is 9 euros. You can get inscribed on Saturday 24th at the same price. It includes the pasta dinner on Saturday at the university dining hall. With the inscription you also get a T-shirt and a magazine. Those who finish the race will also get a bag with souvenirs. You can also use the changing rooms, showers, physiotherapy. There will be water and sponge stations every five kilometres as well as first aid. You will also have drinks, fruit, etc at the finish.
Besides, you and any accompanying people can have free lodging at the university sports pavilion bringing their own sleeping bags or blankets. A free bus to take you to the start situated at about 5 kms from there. It must be booked at
deportes@ual.es indicating the number of people who want to sleep there. The pasta dinner and the lectures will take place near the university sports pavilion. If you prefer staying at a hotel in the city centre or in a tourist resort you can get a double room at a four star hotel for 50 euros with a voucher that you can get at any travel agent´s on Friday or Saturday morning after arriving at the airport.
The aim is to reach one thousand participants this year. The previous years there were around 500 finishers.
You can get a ticket to Almería airport at
http://www.britishairways.com ,
http://www.mytravelite.com ,
http://www.tarletontravel.com or
http://www.iberia.com
If there´s anything else that you´d like to know, please, ask me.
If you come, It´ll be a pleasure to help you all you need and to meet you in the southeast of Spain.
Saludos desde Almería. Greetings from Almería
Antonio
