This year is the 4th edition of the Tirana Half Marathon and certainly we can entitle it as the biggest sport event in the city. This is also shown by the participation of more than 2,500 runners from 40 different countries around the world. The increasing number of participants over …
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This year is the 4th edition of the Tirana Half Marathon and certainly we can entitle it as the biggest sport event in the city. This is also shown by the participation of more than 2,500 runners from 40 different countries around the world. The increasing number of participants over the years is a good indicator that this competition has become desirable for the citizens of Tirana and beyond. The 4th edition of this event, which is now a tradition, is organized with the approval of two itineraries from the World Athletics Federation, giving the reliability of an international activity and with the support of the Albanian Athletic Federation.
The race will have 3 categories; Half Marathon (21.0975 km), Tirana 10K and “We too”, which is a category that aims to be more motivating than competitive. The day before the big race will be organized the “Fun Run”, a race between Tirana’s high school students. With the “Fun Run” project we try to educate generations through sport, to be determined and confident, on their way to achieve goals. It is also a good way to encourage them in sports and start preparing, so that in few years they can compete in Tirana Half Marathon.
The itineraries, certified by the IAAF – International Association of Athletics Federations, will describe the city’s most attractive points, so that the race will not be only challenging, but also fun. In addition to a sports event for the competitors, this may be considered a festive day for the city, because there will be organized many artistic and cultural activities on behalf of the event.
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2 lap-course in a very interesting city!
Tirana is a very interesting city and Albania a country that is absolutely worth to visit! The half marathon which is called Tirana Marathon is a 2 lap-course which starts … MORE
Tirana is a very interesting city and Albania a country that is absolutely worth to visit! The half marathon which is called Tirana Marathon is a 2 lap-course which starts in downtown on the main square in front of the opera house. The course take runners through downtown and leads to a lake. Most of the course is along the lake which is quite nice as you don´t have to run on the street. Unfortunately there were no km markers, but refreshment stations very frequently. The atmosphere of the race was very good, especially on the square. Very well organized.