The 10 km race of the city every year continues to win followers and in the 13th edition it is expected for the participation of at least 10,000 people, including athletes with and without number.
Mario Pacay was the winner of last year with Sandra Raxónwho will also be present this Saturday to defend the crown, above all, Before Viviana Aroche, who also confirmed her presence in the race.
The departure flag, as every year, will be in front of the Municipality of Guatemala, At 7 pm, to be headed for the 7th. Avenue towards the National Palace and return along the Sixth Avenue of Zone 1.
There are 10 kilometers of demand, party and support from hundreds of people that meet to encourage participants in the night tour.
“The 10 km will be my first competition of the year, after completing a good preparation. The goal is to make a good brand and enjoy the race, ”said Pacay, who will come with the number one.
Pacay is focused on 2025 to arrive in the best condition to the Central American Games, that will take place in Guatemala from October 18 to 30, where it will compete in the distances of 10 thousand meters and the half marathon.
After 10 km from the city, The Cobanero has planned to travel to the United States on April 16 to dispute a track competition at Monza Universityin Los Angeles, where it will take exit at 10 and five thousand meters.
In addition to Pacay, other elite athletes that will be present today are: Melvin Sazo, Carlos González, Marlon Méndez, Léster Paz, Héctor Salazar and Luis Carlos Rivero. Meanwhile, in the women’s category, They will be Viviana Aroche, Andrea Avularach and Sandra Raxón.
The race will also have the departure at 18.45 for the category of people with disabilities, and then the protocol acts for the regressive account for 19 hours will be held.