More than 1,700 runners are already registered for the event organized on Saturday, May 25 in Jesolo. The start and finish line in Piazza Milano, situated near the beach and the sea, and the mix of ingredients that make this event unique are confirmed.
Venice, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - After the success of 2018 edition, that was completely renovated in route and facilities, Jesolo is ready to host on Saturday, May 25 the 9th Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon & 10K which, as usual, will take place at sunset with the romantic sunset colours.
More than 1,700 runners are already registered for the event organized by Venicemarathon and the City of Jesolo. A great result that confirms that the 10K & 21K races are the best in order to run with friends and families.
Moreover, Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon could be considered as a sport-touristic experience to enjoy a sunny relaxing weekend at the beach before running in the big “Saturday night run” that will start between 7pm and 7.30pm.
A few steps from the beach, in Piazza Milano, the Jesolo Moonlight Village will rise again this year with all its pre and post-race services. Piazza Milano is also easily to reach by car and has a lot of parking areas.
The 21K route will offer beautiful natural views like the sea, the river and the pine grove. The part that runners will run along the seaside will be touching thanks to the sound of the waves. In the final part of the route lights, music, Jesolo nightlife and cheers of people will welcome all finishers.
Finally, the Moonlight Beach Party will be the final event of the competition. All people could have fun in the party organized after the race on the beach near Piazza Milano, with a free drink for every people who will present the bib number or the medal.
“Moonlight Half Marathon is like home in our city - said Valerio Zoggia, mayor of the City of Jesolo – and every year the numbers of runners grow up. As the last year, the 9th edition confirms the decision to realize the event totally in the Jesolo’s zone, in the east zone and in the pine grove. We await a great success for this edition, like 2018.”
“The confirmation of Jesolo as starting and finish point of the “moonlight run” rewards the care of the last year to guarantee a different and good experience – said Esterina Idra, sport council member -. The change of the location was appreciated by the runners; in fact, the high number of participants confirms the appreciation of the runners who love sport and nature”.
Karhu, Pro Action, San Benedetto, Bavaria, Alì, Fish Factor, Palmisano have already confirmed their presence.
Photo by Matteo Bertolin
The big party of the “Saturday night run” returns with the Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon & 10K!
