There are already 5000 registered athletes in the "moonlight" race organized in Jesolo on Saturday, May 25 (start at 7.30pm) and Eyob Faniel will run to make the event record
Venice, May 14 2019 - After the success of the 2018 edition changed in the race route and in the services, Jesolo is ready to host on , Saturday May 25 the 9th BMW Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon & 10K , an international race (included in the AIMS calendar and recognized by FIDAL as “Silver Label”) that will take place at sunset with the romantic colors of the sunset.
The event was presented this morning at the Hotel Villa Sorriso in Jesolo. The president of Venicemarathon Piero Rosa Salva, underlined the constant growth both from a qualitative and quantitative point of view. "We already have 5000 athletes, of which very many foreigners representing 33 countries, and it is news of a few days ago the participation of Eyob Faniel, an athlete we helped to grow and who today is one of the strongest Italian marathon runner”. At the end Rosa Salva thanked the Administration for the specific support, all the sponsors and numerous volunteers.
During the conference Stefano Fornasier, president of Idea Venezia, presented the cast of top athletes, announcing that Faniel, who has recently improved on the half marathon running in 1h00'53 "(fifth Italian performance ever) will try to improve the course record (1h03'05 "). It will therefore be a challenge between him and the Kenyan Paul Kariuki Mwangi, credited with the time of 1h00'42 ". The other members of the cast are at the moment: the Kenyans Kipkorir, Murithi and Tiongik; the Rwandan Hitimana and the Italians Said Boudalia, Ahmed El Mazoury and Roberto Graziotto. The first women names are: Mary Wangari ( Ken ), Clementine Mukandanga ( Rwa ) and Wolkeba Asmerawork Bekele ( Eth ).
Lorenzo Cortesi, general secretary of Venicemarathon, focused on the important economic impact that this event generates on the territory, that generates 2 million euros of induced. Cortesi then announced the entry of the BMW Italia brand as title sponsor.
The location of last year, that offers very picturesque scenery and alternates different natural features between them like the sea, the river and the pine forest, was confirmed and Piazza Milano will host the Moonlight Village, the start and finish of the two events.
The start of 10K is scheduled at 7pm and the Half Marahon at 7.30pm. It will be possible to follow the live stream starting at 7pm on the official website www.moonlighthalfmarathon.it
There will also be the great party after the race dedicated to athletes and carers, with the Moonlight Beach Party , host of the Chiosco Milano (on the beach behind Piazza Milano) starting at 10.00pm.
The BMW Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon will be experienced as a sporting-tourist opportunity, to enjoy a whole weekend of sun, sea, sport and fun.
These are the sponsors of the event: BMW Italy, Karhu , Pro Action, Ventura, San Benedetto, Alì, Bavaria , Air France, Banco BPM, Zuegg, Palmisano, Castellano, 1 / 6H Sport.
The 9th BMW Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon & 10K was presented
