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The Behobia-San Sebastián has opened the registration period for its 59th edition from this Tuesday at 12:00 hours. The Fortuna Sports Club has established a participant limit of 27,000, 3,000 less than in previous years, due to railway restrictions. Since about half of the runners depend on the train for transportation, space has been reduced to ensure safe and comfortable travel for all athletes.
The alterations in the Renfe service, due to the works on the high-speed train between Loiola and Capuchinos, have motivated these restrictions. The inscription It costs 55 euros and will remain open until September 20 or until the numbers run out. Once sold out, a waiting list will be opened for possible vacancies.
To speed up the development of the event, The departure has been advanced 15 minutes. Wheelchair and handbike racers will start at 9:15 a.m., followed by skaters at 9:20 a.m. The rest of the runners They will start their race at 09:40 am. These changes seek to minimize the impact of railway alterations on participants.
The high-speed train works also They have modified the traditional route. The demolition of the bridge on Elizatxo de Ventas avenue in Irun has forced the route to be diverted by about 220 meters along Letxunborro avenue. As a result, The race will have a distance of 20 kilometers and 220 meters. This route will remain this way for the next two years until the bridge is rebuilt.
In addition to the change in schedule and route, the organizers have reported problems with the website this first day of registration. La Behobia-San Sebastián is one of the most popular sporting events from Spain and attracts runners from all over the world, so its organization is crucial for its proper development.
This year’s edition represents a logistical challenge due to ongoing worksbut the determination of Club Deportivo Fortuna to maintain the spirit of the competition has been evident in its efforts to adjust the event to current circumstances. This edition is expected to continue the tradition of being one of the most iconic races on the sporting calendar.
