Issue No. 1965
2 - 8 March 2023
COSTA DE ALMERIA • EUROWEEKLYNEWS.COM
WOMEN’S DAY WARM-UP Betty Henderson ALMERIA is getting set for the 10th edition of a popu lar running event to mark International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 5. This empowering event invites women, men and children of all ages and abilities to participate in a 2.5 kilometre, five kilome tre or 7.5 kilometre race through the scenic streets of Almeria. With a course designed to showcase the beauty of the city, runners will pass by some of Alme ria’s most iconic land marks and breathtaking views. The race will start and finish at the stunning Par que de las Familias, where runners will be welcomed by a festive and support ive atmosphere. Partici pants will receive a com memorative tshirt and medal, and access to a postrace celebration with music, food, and activities
Photo credit: Lonja de Almería OPP71 (via Facebook)
Organisers launch Almeria’s International Women’s Day race against the backdrop of the course’s incredible scenery.
for the whole family. But the Almeria Run for Women is not just about the race itself. It’s an op portunity to come togeth er as a community and cel
ebrate the strength, re silience, and achievements of women from all walks of life. A portion of funds raised will also go towards
the Galatea Association which supports women working in the local fishing industry. Entry costs €10 for adults and €3 for chil dren.
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International Women’s Day A WHOLE host of organisations in Almeria will come togeth er once again to mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8. This year’s event aims to raise aware ness about gender violence with the goal of reducing the threat to women. This year’s programme for International Women’s Day contains 10 interactive activities to mark the occasion in the city, beginning one week earlier on Friday, March 3. The events are set to cover a range of different issues facing women. Planned events include public demonstrations, contests, conferences from the Universidad de Almeria, sporting activ ities, and an awards ceremony for notable women in the lo cal community.