-
Aleksia Boon, Lizbeth Santa and Marleni Félix, accompanying ;an Olga García, Mariluz Viñas and René; Castillo.
The fifth edition of Ultra successfully concluded International Marathon 100km of the Caribbean Non Stop by Propagas, which consisted of an ecological route of a single stage of 100 kilometers.
The international race began in the city of San José de Ocoa, crossing the Valle Nuevo National Park, with the participation of more than 70 athletes who completed a 100-kilometer journey in a maximum time of 24 hours, arriving at the Altocerro hotel in Constanza. in the early morning hours.
Mariluz Viñas, General Director of the event, highlighted the support received: “I want to especially thank the Propagas Group and the Propagas Foundation, as well as the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources; Thanks to them, the fifth edition of the 100km of the Caribbean Non Stop by Propagas and the 5K Family Run Propagas could take place. An unprecedented event that seeks to promote the conservation of our environment and natural resources.”
This year, we met our goal once again, said Viñas, who as an athlete and organizer, is proud to say that we have a unique event, which produces zero (0) waste since we do not use plastic or any other type of material. disposable, it is mandatory for each athlete to carry what they need and it is completely forbidden to throw waste into the environment, at the same time we promote ecological tourism making our mountains and the beautiful landscapes that our island offers known, allowing our participants to enter a world new learning through sport to conserve and learn about our natural resources.”
Olga García, Director of Marketing Grupo Propagas highlighted the importance of the Valle Nuevo National Park, illustrating the high potential it has for ecotourism and sport: “We are very proud to sponsor, organize and promote for the fifth consecutive time the international race 100 km of the Caribbean Non Stop by Propagas and the 5K Family Run Propagas. We are very pleased and grateful for the participation of all the international and local athletes who have accompanied us on this successful day, thus making this Dominican protected area known internationally. Congratulations to all the athletes and see you next year”, were her words.