More than 2,000 runners participated Saturday in this the V edition of the Cross which is held every summer in this town, and is organized by the Athletics Club La Manga with the cooperation of the City of Cartagena through Sports program in the Arena
Cabo de Palos Saturday became a hotbed of athletes, about 2,000, who chose to participate in the V edition of the Cross that every summer Athletics Club La Manga, with the cooperation of the City of Cartagena, through local police and the Department of Sports and Tourism, and the City of San Javier.
The athlete Alberto Gonzalez Conesa, was the one who finally won the victory in the absolute, while the runner Sabina Rico was the first woman to cross the finish line, after traveling 5250 meters in an environment that had the sea and the beach as frame.
At the awards ceremony, after sunset, attended, representing the City of Cartagena, the council of Sports, Diego Ortega, and Tourism Palazón Carolina and the councilor responsible for the area of ​​Sports, Jose Cabezas, who took advantage to congratulate the participants of all categories, highlighting the interest and desire of children.
Prior to the race, awards were handed Farallon distinctions went to Charity Soriano, first president of Athletics La Manga Club and precursor of this sporting event, the City of Cartagena and the City of San Javier.
In addition, the V edition of Cabo de Palos Cross has not only highlighted by the promotion of sport and tourism, but also for its look solidarity.
And, the test collection will go to the Association of People with Down Syndrome (ASID Cartagena), the nursing home of the Little Sisters of the Poor of Cartagena and Pablo Ugarte Association (APU) of San Javier.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena