In just two weeks, the Neuquén city of San Martin de los Andes prepares for a new realization of Patagonia Runthe race of ultra trail nonstop most important in Latin America. And if something will highlight this 12th edition It is the return of top-level international competitors and new modalities. In addition to promising many more surprises.
Among the international competitors is the outstanding participation of the Catalan Pau Capell and North American Dean Karnazeswho together will give a “Trail Clinic” organized by the race together with Spartan Trail and the wonderful Loi Siutes hotel. And for which quotas were sold out in just a few minutes.
Unlike other years, this time the 10 and 21 kilometer competitions will be run on the 7th in a completely different circuit from those of previous editions, since now they will have to raise the chapelco hill, which will give you a more than important unevenness. And, that same day, the Vertical modality, incorporated this year, will be run. The rest of the competitions (42, 70, 110 kilometers and 100 miles) will start progressively from April 9.
Each year, Patagonia Run summons more competitors, who arrive in the city of San Martín de los Andes with companions. This means that for the mountain city located on the shores of Lake Lácar, the race is not only a sporting event, but it is also an action that activates tourism, which contributes to promoting the local and regional economy. For this reason, the Secretary of Tourism Development of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Nation declared once again to Patagonia Run Mountain Hardwear of “National Tourist Interest”.
“Patagonia Run has been transforming low seasons into high seasons in San Martín de los Andes for years. It breaks all statistical schemes by widely exceeding all average occupancy, occupied places and average spending by tourists. Patagonia Run is an international competition with an invaluable contribution to San Martín de los Andes for its tourism and economic development, promotion of healthy habits and international tourism promotion.” details Alejandro Apaolaza, Secretary of Tourism San Martin de los Andes.
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