The countdown to the granadella 2020 Trails has already started. There are only 9 days left for the sports event and the organization works at full speed to set up the circuit that, in this edition, has something new. As explained by the coordinators of the test to Xàbia.com, "we have prepared a route with 17 km of distance and an altitude to save of about 800 meters of positive slope making it a fast race in which much is enjoyed".
"The route is different from previous editions with a completely new section with a surprise on the last climb, but it maintains the essence of the race, which covers the most spectacular places in Granadella and where runners go to enjoy breathtaking views like the Montgo, La Cala de la Granadella, Discoverer Island, Ambolo, Cape San Antonio or the Mediterranean Sea in all its splendor ", have pointed out from the organization.
Undoubtedly, the expectation generated by the race is maximum, it is only a few days the 500 entries that had been opened were completed, "And this success is what makes us try our best to make the event a perfect one in every way. Many of us are new to the organization of the Trail and we have been surprised by the great reception that the race has had, but this success is we owe it to the organizers of the previous editions that have made this race have the current recognition ", have indicated from the mountain section of the Llebeig Atletisme Club in charge of this organization.
And, the Granadella Trail will feature the participation of runners from places as far away as Ibiza, Alcoy, Valencia, Elche, Requena, and even crossing borders, coming from Italy or Russia, "In addition, it is necessary to highlight the level of the runners who will participate, so it is clear that the Granadella Trail is a consecrated and recognized race, which despite not being able to organize in the last three years, has not lost its prestige ", the organizers said.
La Granadella Trail, a different race
The Granadella Trail is above all different from others because of the natural landscape where it runs. The proximity to the sea makes this race a different race, not exempt from the demands that mountain runners expect as demanding climbs, vertiginous ridges, runners down, technical areas, ... that combining it with an incomparable mark of views and places spectacular make it simply different.
From the organization they emphasize that the motto of the race, Run mountain while breathing the sea, "It sums up perfectly what the runner is going to find although he cannot imagine what will surprise him since the Granadella every day is different. The Granadella Trail has been a reference race for our club and for which we are it identifies beyond Jávea. And we owe that in large part to this natural place that serves as a sign and saint. "
Care of the Granadella and respect for the environment
From the club they are aware that you have to take care of the Granadella to enjoy it, "and all those who come to the race or at any other time, have the opportunity to live it in the best possible way. So we want to preserve it and contribute to the future being an incomparable place. That is why we work, not only to make it known, but also in its support. That means being aware that it should not be a massive race, although we can propose different distances for the future ".
The mountain section, responsible for the preparation of the circuit has qualified that for this year, being the retake of the test, "We have preferred to cut the route and make a single distance aware that the place is still in the process of regeneration. And we have made decisions aimed at raising awareness of respect for nature as the elimination of use of plastic cups."
Solidarity for volunteers
From the club they recognize the entities that worked so hard during the fire "And that without them, perhaps we would not be organizing this event again. They are people who selflessly put all their effort into helping in emergency situations and we believe that they deserve all possible recognition and our collaboration to help them continue doing their great work. That is why we have decided to donate part of the income to Civil Protection and the Red Cross. "
In addition, another of the novelties of this year is that the event will be broadcast live on the Facebook page of the Granadella Trail, to publicize the race and Jávea with its wonderful places to a public lover of nature and sport, "Javea is also an idyllic place to practice sports", indicate from the Llebeig Club.
