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Sunday 14 December 2008
The Weekend:
Last year
over 300 people travelled with ‘Running Crazy Ltd’ to this event. With
a great race, conveniently located 3* Half Board hotel accommodation,
sightseeing tours, a fantastic after race party, and all at crazily
cheap prices, you can see why it is becoming more and more popular.
What
is included:-
- Met at Palma de
Mallorca Airport by ‘Running Crazy Ltd’ staff
- Transfer and return
from/to Airport
- 3* Hotel on Half
Board basis (Hotel by Race Start and Finish area)
- Pasta Party (Saturday
afternoon)
- Discounted Race Entry
- Reception Meeting/Map
of Area/Explanation of course
- Goody Bag and Number
delivered
- ‘T-Shirt’ and Medal
- Early Morning Call on
race day
- ‘Running
Crazy Ltd’ Hospitality tent
- After Race
Presentation Evening
- After Race Party
- Full Results Service
by E-Mail
- Optional Sightseeing
tours
- Optional CD-Rom/DVD
Souvenir of race (with you in action)
The
Race:
Both the Marathon and
Half Marathon races start at 9-00am. The Marathon is 2 laps.
The course
is relatively flat and scenic, taking in the tourist towns of Magaluf,
Santa Ponsa and Palma Nova. Many runners have achieved PBs on this
course, but the time limit for completion of the Marathon (or the Half
Marathon) is 5 Hours.
Accommodation:
‘Running
Crazy Ltd’ have secured 3* Hotel accommodation on a Half Board
basis at a hotel right alongside the race start and finish area. This
is ideal for kit security, aswell as showering and changing facilities.
All rooms are comfortable, and the meals include breakfast, (earlier on
race day) and a wide and varied choice of evening meals from 6-00pm to
9-00pm. A 4* Hotel option is available if required, at a supplement.
The Weather:
The last 4 years have seen perfect weather conditions for running – cool but sunny.
Here are the figures:
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average
sunshine hours per day: 4
-
wet
days in a month: 9
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average
temperatuire: 12-16 degrees celsius
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humidity: 75% (at 0700 hrs) 65% (at 14.00 hrs)
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average monthly
rainfall: 2.5"
Entertainment:
Ensuring that your supporters, and friends & family are kept
interested and occupied is an important consideration. There is free
daily entertainment and activities in the hotel, together with an
indoor swimming pool. The beach is just 200 metres away. There are
ample bars, cafes and restaurants in the area. Don’t forget the
After-Race Presentation, and of course the After Race Party, which goes
on late in to the night. In addition there are optional
sightseeing tours to Palma for your Christmas shopping, Valdemossa for
the tourist sights, and Puerto Portals for upmarket shopping or just
relaxing by the luxury yachts in the Marina.
Groups:
This weekend offers a great opportunity for Clubs, or training partners
to get together.
Some Clubs already make this event their annual outing, and it is
ideally suited. Just before Christmas, it combines a race, some fun,
and shopping all in one. Travelling together may also be more
convenient. There are discounts available for large groups (20+), but
even a group of just 10, will qualify for an additional prize for the
first or last to finish.
Prices:
This weekend represents great value for money – prices start from as
little as £99. As an example a 3 night stop as a runner with everything included costs
just £179, your
non-running supporter pays just £169……………..A bargain!
What to do next:
If you are interested in taking part in this event, simply complete and
return the Application
Form. Further details will be sent by return of E-Mail including
travel tips, a full price list, and payment arrangements.
To find out more about the Calvia area and the resorts of Santa Ponsa, Magalluf & Palma Nova, check out the following websites: www.santa-ponsa.com and www.magalluf-palmanova.com
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