Record number of athletes register for Express Trailers 2014 Zurrieq marathon

“Last year was a breakthrough for us at Zurrieq Wolves Athletic Club when we saw the event attracting over 600 athletes. This was a huge boost especially when one considers that our event used to attract just about 130 athletes. Our agreement with Express Trailers to sponsor this annual event for three consecutive years was instrumental in this first success as this eventually encouraged the organisers of the Malta Marathon to take on the intricate and demanding administration aspects of the growing event,” explains Club Secretary Mauro Pace Parascandalo.

 “We are extremely proud with our involvement and support to what is turning out to be a success story. Our presence on the day will make it a point that the races are a logistical success and that through this success we will reinforce our mission of being a company that is sensitive to all the more vulnerable road users such as athletes. For the first time, we will also be employing one of our company vehicles as the lead car during the race,” added Franco Azzopardi.

Route and Safety

With increased numbers comes more logistical preparation encouraging the organisers to make the event a more rewarding experience for all athletes. From athletes’ feedback after last year’s event especially with regards to the route, a number of changes have been made to make this year’s route less winding and consequently, faster and more enjoyable also increasing the record-breaking chances. Athletes are going to enjoy this year’s route which agevolates more those athletes seeking to break their record. The organisers have also collaborated very closely with Transport Malta and  placed more efforts into diverting traffic away from the race for the safety of all athletes.

Medals as Collectibles

This year’s medals which have just been delivered, build on the tradition started last year of featuring a landmark in Żurrieq. Last year’s medals had in fact featured the popular Xarolla windmill whereas this year’s medals feature Bubaqra Tower. This not only promotes the locality but entices athletes to participate and build a unique collection of medals.

All participants need to register and collect their race number, timing chips, pins and T-shirt from Sky Spirit Fitness Lounge, Level 0, Sky Parks Business Centre, Malta International Airport, Luqa on Saturday 8th November between 1600 to 2000.

The Express Trailers Zurrieq Half Marathon is being organised also in collaboration with the Żurrieq Local Council. More information about the events may be found on www.zurrieqwolvesathletics.com