Salto Grande Binational Marathon
- Fecha
- SundaySeptember 17, 2017
- Lugar
- Club Salto Grande
The Binational Marathon of Salto Grande is an event in which three distances are held:
– 10-kilometer aerobic race
– 21-kilometer half marathon
– 42-kilometer marathon
The main distance (42 kilometers) is what has earned the event its name of “Binational“, given that its circuit involves a part of the route that takes place in the City of Salto (Oriental Republic of Uruguay) and another that takes place in the City of Concordia (Province of Entre Ríos, Argentina).
This route is carried out along Argentine and Uruguayan roads that comprise the so-called “Uruguay River Corridor” and covers part of the Salto Grande Lake Region, a place that has given an additional attraction to the competition.
Roads with some stretches framed by lush vegetation, some plains, and stretches with somewhat more aggressive slopes, configure a calm and climatically pleasant natural setting in which to test oneself under the custody of the enormous Salto Grande Lake.
Both portions of the route (the Uruguayan and the Argentine) merge through the majestic Salto Grande Dam, which acts as host of the event and, as we mentioned before, provides this marathon with a particular attraction where nature contrasts with the work of man.
The 21 kilometers
The half marathon was established as an option for those who prefer to participate in shorter distances; its route covers only Uruguayan territory.
This route shares its path with the 42-kilometer race in its Argentine part, and ends at the Club Salto Grande, the epicenter of the Binational Marathon since it concentrates the finish line of both distances.
The 10 kilometers
The 10 kilometers were born with the objective of being inclusive and bringing together those amateur athletes who wish to participate in a marathon but are not prepared to face the 21 or 42 kilometers.
This distance is ideal for enjoying an athletic day with family and friends, which is why it brings together a large number of participants who take to the streets to be with those who, like oneself, share the love of running.
The Binational Marathon of Salto Grande is an event in which three distances are held:
– 10-kilometer aerobic race
– 21-kilometer half marathon
– 42-kilometer marathon
The main distance (42 kilometers) is what has earned the event its name of “Binational“, given that its circuit involves a part of the route that takes place in the City of Salto (Oriental Republic of Uruguay) and another that takes place in the City of Concordia (Province of Entre Ríos, Argentina).
This route is carried out along Argentine and Uruguayan roads that comprise the so-called “Uruguay River Corridor” and covers part of the Salto Grande Lake Region, a place that has given an additional attraction to the competition.
Roads with some stretches framed by lush vegetation, some plains, and stretches with somewhat more aggressive slopes, configure a calm and climatically pleasant natural setting in which to test oneself under the custody of the enormous Salto Grande Lake.
Both portions of the route (the Uruguayan and the Argentine) merge through the majestic Salto Grande Dam, which acts as host of the event and, as we mentioned before, provides this marathon with a particular attraction where nature contrasts with the work of man.
The 21 kilometers
The half marathon was established as an option for those who prefer to participate in shorter distances; its route covers only Uruguayan territory.
This route shares its path with the 42-kilometer race in its Argentine part, and ends at the Club Salto Grande, the epicenter of the Binational Marathon since it concentrates the finish line of both distances.
The 10 kilometers
The 10 kilometers were born with the objective of being inclusive and bringing together those amateur athletes who wish to participate in a marathon but are not prepared to face the 21 or 42 kilometers.
This distance is ideal for enjoying an athletic day with family and friends, which is why it brings together a large number of participants who take to the streets to be with those who, like oneself, share the love of running.