Huescar is set to host the 13th edition the ‘Cordero Segureno’ race. It covers a distance 10 kms. To avoid high temperatures on Sunday of 32 degrees Celsius, the departure time will be 10:30 a.m. Special care must be taken regarding the UV index (extremely high according to the State Meteorological Agency AEMT).
The test organizer, the Huescar city council, decided to preserve the circuit from last year. It had undergone several changes in recent years. One is to restore the original layout, with departure and arrival at the esplanade near the municipal sports centre.
The route to the San Clemente Canal service road will take you up 2.5 km without shade. Once at the Santas road, the sun will hit hard. From there, the shadows will begin to disappear. Two refreshment controls were established to reduce effort and prevent heat conditions. The first is at kilometer 3.2, and the second at 7 kilometer. A third is at the finish.
The number of registered runners has increased compared with last year’s race. This is if 400 people decide to run. However, many are hesitant to participate due to the distance between Granada, Huescar. The local athletes who have their participation guaranteed are many of them, many of whom were grouped in Huescar Athletics Club. It is certain that their enthusiasm for sportsmanship and sporting spirit will be noticed as well as when they take part in events like the Baza City Half Marathon.
The bus to take the trip from Granada, Huescar to Huescar was cancelled by the Diputacion last year. The bus, which can carry 55 people, will depart the Sports City of Armilla at 7 a.m. and return after the trophy delivery.
Noelia Sanchez Dengra is the Huescar City Council’s Councilor for Sports. She encourages the participants in the XXXV Granada Diputacion Fund Grand Prix race to take part in the race they prepared so well in the 2022 edition.
The Maracena Athletics Club achieved a double last year, taking the first two places in the general classification. Javier Melguizo Jimenez won the first round of Granada Diputacion Fund Grand Prix. Cristina Garcia Lopez (C.A.) was the female winner. Maracena). Manuel Santiago will be the favorite to win if he runs in Huescar tomorrow.
The male and female winners in the senior category will receive trophies along with the usual awards. The largest team will also receive a lamb
