Approximately 3,000 people will participate in the Marbella 4 Days Walking

The 14th edition of Marbella 4 Days Walking, scheduled from October 2 to 5, will have nearly 3,000 participants, according to the organizers. The opening ceremony of the event will be held on October 1 at Plaza del Mar and will be attended by the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Spain, Roel Nieuwenkamp. The program will start on October 2 and will offer three distinct routes. The green route, which will cover a distance of about 10 kilometers; the blue route, with a course of 20 kilometers; and a third route of 30 kilometers. Also included are two 'challenger' circuits, which will take place on mountainous terrain, including the ascent to the Juanar refuge for more experienced walkers. The event, which originated in the Netherlands, brings together participants from 17 nationalities in the Marbella edition, including walkers from the Netherlands, Germany, France, and a growing number of Spaniards, as well as visitors from countries as diverse as Japan or Colombia. "The diversity of nationalities highlights the great projection of the initiative. The organization has a team of more than one hundred people, mostly volunteers, which is essential to carry out an initiative of this magnitude. We also have gastronomic activities, live music, and dancing as a complementary offer," says organizer Maaike Engbersen. 69 percent of the participants are women.