Because of well being restrictions, the thirteenth version, which will likely be held on Sunday January 30 at the Verghju cross, will likely be performed without its festive dimension… But at all times protecting its solidarity element. Two races and one stroll are displayed on the menu.
Flagship occasion of island path running, the Trail White has change into an actual date.
A missed assembly in 2021 and which will likely be again subsequent Sunday for its thirteenth version. However, with changes, because of well being constraints.
“This 12 months, registration will likely be performed on the Internet., Explain Rene Cannac. None will likely be taken on website on race day. The submitting of the mandatory paperwork should even be performed on the Internet. » A hyperlink on the Restonica Trail web site lets you settle the matter in two clicks.
The well being constraints in power have additionally compelled the organizers to overview a few of the components that represent the very essence of the occasion: “There will likely be no refueling on the race, no mulled wine on the march, no spuntinu at the end. The cross will likely be obligatory, in addition to the masks on the arrival and departure space. » What take away numerous taste from a day that federates (additionally) by its festive aspect.
But let the individuals be reassured, the solidarity element stays and, as is the case yearly, the advantages of this Trail Blanc will likely be donated to the La Marie-Do affiliation.
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A second initiation race
On the aspect of the sporting effort, the runners is not going to be dissatisfied as a result of this 12 months, a second race will likely be supplied to them: This is a 6 km loop, says René Cannac, which resumes the course of the march. It is an initiation race, for the much less seasoned runners. »
Starting from the Castel de Vergio lodge, the route follows the GR20 for about 500 meters earlier than heading north, alongside the Valdu Niellu walkway. From there, runners (and walkers) be a part of the Legion chalet in Ciattarinu, climb to the Verghju cross and the statue of Christ the King, then proceed the ascent to the prime of the previous ski resort, earlier than to dive in the direction of the lodge and the end.
The huge race – 18 km for 650 m D+ – additionally begins from the lodge and takes the GR20 to the junction which results in the Saint-Pierre cross, then to the Orsu Longu monitor and from there to the forest home of Popaghja. Then head in the direction of the hamlet of Tilerga then, on the left, the higher Golu and the Legion chalet at kilometer 14. The remainder of the route results in the Verghju cross then to the prime of the previous ski resort, earlier than the final descent.
Departures will likely be staggered from 10am.
It solely stays to hope that the snow cowl will likely be as much as par.