Las Terrenas 10K Second Edition

posted on: May 31 2011 8:27 by The Reporter. Viewed 741 times.


The Second Edition of Las Terrenas 10K is a ten-kilometer road race which has the intention of placing Las Terrenas in the context of national and international athletics events.

On Sunday, June 12, 2011, at 8:00 am the II Edition Las Terrenas 10K will take place out of Punta Popy Beach in Las Terrenas. This event is primarily sponsored by Orange Dominicana, with the support of the Dominican Federation of Athletics and the Ministry of Tourism. “This is a significant event for Las Terrenas and Samaná, and it has our undivided support,” commented Dr. Elsa de León, Deputy Secretary of Tourism for the Samaná Province.

The II Edition of Las Terrenas 10K will be certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) thus giving it a valid national and international importance. With this significant accreditation, Las Terrenas 10K will become part of the international calendar of races and marathons. "Las Terrenas is an ideal place for such an event," says Rodolfo Figueroa Martinez, Technical Director of the Mexico City Marathon and Official and International Technical Director for the International Association of Athletics Federations, who is responsible for the certification of this road race.

For more information visit our Web site www.lasterrenas10k.com; follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lasterrenas10K, or contact the Organizing Committee at 829 343 5446 or 829 645 7278.

The Organizing Committee is a group of collaborators which comes together to implement sporting events aimed at the promotion of athletics in our region, with the intention of encouraging sports for our youth, and placing  our area at the forefront of national and international athletics while promoting the natural beauty of Las Terrenas and the Samaná Peninsula.

Contact Information:
Mr. Jesús Iturralde
Main Street, Plaza Taína
Las Terrenas, Samaná
Tel 829 645 7278
www.lasterrenas10K.com