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AIMS Certifies Half Marathon Route in Riviera Nayarit
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September 13, 2010
Riviera Nayarit's Half Marathon is ready to take place on November 13, 2010 in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit. Supported by the Mexican Federation of Athletics, The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) and the Association of Marathons and International Distance Races (AIMS), 800 runners are expected to participate in the event.
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Click image to enlarge | | Riviera Nayarit's Half Marathon Route | |
Last May, AIMS measured the route to ensure it complies with the official required length. The engineers from this international organization assure this is one of the most beautiful routes they've ever certified.
It's official: the Touristic Half Marathon of Riviera Nayarit measures 21,970.5 meters (13.651 miles), and has therefore been awarded a certification by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), which makes it one of the best organized half marathons in this country.
The event organizers published the news this week: they already have the support of the Mexican Athletics Federation (FMA by its name in Spanish), and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), so they now have all the components these organizations recommend to be able to successfully organize a race.
The formula to organize this half marathon has been the following: bring together the experience from top organizers; choose an amazing place with first-class lodging and infrastructure, impeccable streets and exuberant beauty; get the endorsement from the FMA and the State's Athletics Association to guarantee the support of all pertaining authorities, and obtain the AIMS certification to give the event an international scope.
Riviera Nayarit stands out because of its beauty, its natural settings, the warmth of its people and the touristic services they offer, and its high-quality hotel infrastructure. Because of these reasons, it was easy for the organizers to settle on this destination, as it will be a key factor to the success of this event.
The destination even caught the attention of the AIMS representatives that measured the route, who assured that in the more than 150 destinations that they've covered, they hadn't had an experience like the one this route offers.
Deportes, the company specializing in sport and touristic events that is organizing this race, mentioned: "After they finished measuring and doing a seemingly endless amount of calculations, the experts' comment was that this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and pleasant routes they had ever been able to measure and certify."
Since the creation of the Riviera Nayarit brand three years ago, a priority for the industry has been to attract high quality tourism that poses a low environmental impact. This isn't only a marketing issue, but a strategy led by Governor Ney Gonzalez Sanchez to achieve an integral development of the community and to increase not only the raw economic indexes, but also the well being of the society as a whole - and high performance sports are a key niche to achieve this goal.
The strong impulse that Riviera Nayarit is receiving through events like the Touristic Half Marathon of Riviera Nayarit, which is promoted by the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is possible due to the joint work of Federal entities, and chiefly by the Tourism Secretary Gloria Guevara, who supports the promotion of events like the Half Marathon through the Mexican Council for the Promotion of Tourism (CPTM).
Everybody Run!
It's easy to participate in the Touristic Half Marathon of Riviera Nayarit, whether in the 21 K or in the new 10 K category that was opened for this second edition. You can personally register online until Sunday, November 7, using your credit card at DelCorredor.com.
Runners will enjoy the following benefits:
In-kind prizes to the three first places in each age group
Welcome banquet on Friday, November 12
Commemorative t-shirt for all the runners
Time tracking at kilometer 10 and at the finishing line, with the "Time Ipico-sports" system
Commemorative medal to everyone who finishes the race satisfactorily
Snack at the recovery area
"Awards Brunch" on Saturday, November 13
Official results published on the Internet website, starting at 12:00 hrs
Download your photos from the Internet at DelCorredor.com.
Official time certificate
For more information, please visit MedioMaratonRivieraNayarit.com
About Riviera Nayarit: Mexicos newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coast framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains just ten minutes north of accessible Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The region extends along the entire coast of the Pacific state of Nayarit including the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta, the historic colonial town of San Blas, exclusive Punta Mita, picturesque fishing villages, miles of serene beaches and spectacular Banderas Bay. Riviera Nayarit offers countless activities, all pleasantly affordable, such as: PGA golf courses, luxury spas, whale watching, turtle release, zip lining, surfing, record deep sea fishing, bird watching, international cuisine, and shopping for local artwork and traditional Huichol handicrafts. The region attracts and satisfies vacationers of all tastes and budgets with its wide range of accommodations including chic luxury resorts, eco-tourism boutique hotels and quaint B&B inns. Visit the website at RivieraNayarit.com
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