Half a thousand runners will meet on the next November 15 at the Sierra de Mijas Marathon.

Half a thousand runners of all ages will participate this weekend in the Sierra de Mijas Marathon, a sporting event that will start from Osunillas and will have a circular route through the main points of the massif until reaching the finish line in the Calvario area, as reported this Thursday by the Town Hall of the locality.

The Councilor for Sports, Mª Francisca Alarcón, explained that the race "follows a route that will be signposted and marked, in addition to having members of the organization at crossings and points of interest to facilitate the enjoyment of it".

According to the municipal official, "this race is designed for anyone trained and accustomed to moving through mountainous terrain and trails with considerable slopes".

In this way, the Sierra de Mijas Marathon sporting event will have the participation of half a thousand runners of all ages, being an event that will start from Osunillas and will have a circular route through the main points of the massif.

It is a circular test, since the neutralized start will be at Paseo de la Muralla, and the timed start will be from Osunillas and the finish line will be at Calvario, as pointed out by the Town Hall in a statement.

During it, the Town Hall has indicated that the participants must cover three different distances of 11.6, 21.6, and 42.1 kilometers, which will have refreshment stations along the route. The event has a time limit to be completed of four and a half hours for the half marathon and nine hours for the marathon.

In the start area, various entertainment activities will be carried out, as well as different games for the youngest and family members so that the party is not only for the runners, but also to try to attract the whole family to the event.