Greetings

On February 14, 2010, Barcelona hosts another edition of the ASICS Half Marathon, the first long distance race held in the city each year. The race is the opening event in a new series of Barcelona races open to all runners.

Here one of the main objectives of the ASICS Barcelona Half Marathon is to grow. Proof of this is how easy we have made it to sign up for runners used to taking on popular 10 kilometre races, while drawing the attention of all those who love sport.  

In this case the specific characteristics of this athletic event will allow participants to enjoy it from two different angles, perfectly compatible with each other. On the one hand, there is the part of the race that is pleasure, that is popular and open, as runners move through the city streets enjoying the warmth of city residents coming out to watch; on the other hand there is the more athletic side to the event, with a route that has been perfectly designed to ensure a quick race with fast times.

Yet if there is anyone who is still not daring enough to make the leap up to a 21 kilometre race, remember that the ASICS Half Marathon also offers you the chance to get your 10 km. time and classification.

In short, we hope to be able to share with you once again the feeling of unity being built in Barcelona when it comes to sports and our city, as Barcelona represents a way of life, bringing us together to celebrate events like this. So let’s get going, and see you on February 14th!

Pere Alcober i Solanas
Sports Delegate, City of Barcelona