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After many years in which the women have had their own running race, the time has come for the men to get the same opportunity. That happens on Saturday 6 April, when Hvirlan organises the Men’s Run for the first time. The event is open to all men who want to challenge themselves by running what may be a slightly unusual route, as the course will be laid away from roads, paths and bridges, meaning participants get to jump over streams and run up slopes, through sand and over other demanding terrain. In total the course will be approx. 6 km for adults (18 and over) and approx. 3 km for the youngest age group, but it is likely that the winner’s time will be well above what is normally needed to run these distances. The organisers have no doubt, however, that many will show what they can do in such conditions. Medals will be awarded to the top three in the age groups:
- 17 and under
- 18-35
- 35-45
- 45-55
- 55-65
- 65 and over
At the same time there will be a company competition, with three participants on each team. The teams finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd receive trophies to keep. Only the 6 km course counts in the company competition. The start is at Kjøtbúðin, Akranesgøta 7. After the finish, open sandwiches will be served in or outside Kjøtbúðin’s premises at Akranesgøta 7. The event is organised in collaboration with InterSport, which is giving every participant a top, and Kjøtbúðin. Registration is at www.hvirlan.fo
The Men’s Run brings out the wild side in men and boys!
