A Wet Race. This would have been a good name for the 1st ESADE Alumni Footrace, held on Sunday, 25th May in Barcelona. Despite the unfavourable meteorological conditions, more than 150 alumni gathered on Montjuïc to enjoy this new recreational activity.
The footrace was made up of two separate routes - 5 km and 10 km - both winding through a pine forest and around the Castle of Montjuïc. The runners had to dodge the puddles that formed in the intense rain, but the effort proved to be well worth it when they crossed the finish line.
ESADE Alumni gave participants several free gifts and held a sausage barbeque after the race. Prizes were given to the best runner in each category and a trip to New York was raffled off, courtesy of American Airlines.
The following were the winners of the various categories:
10 km route:
- Men: Manuel Lorente - Women: Cristina Almor
- Over 40: Ramon Carbonell
5 km route:
- Men: Marc Real - Women:Paula Monroy - Over 40: Carlos Chicharro
On the heels of successful mountain biking and duathlon events, and in response to popular demand, we are organising a footrace. Get some exercise and have fun racing against friends and classmates from ESADE!
- Three categories (women / men / over age 40)
- Two distances (10 km / 5 km)
- A Nearly Flat Route
- Oficial Champion chip: train to beat your best time in the upcoming amateur races.
- Sausage barbeque and awards ceremony after the race
- Special gifts for all participants
- A flight to NEW YORK will be raffled for two people
- Ambulance on standby
- 130-150 participants
The route:
This spectacular route, featuring fabulous views of Barcelona, is very similar to the one used in the city’s Police and Firefighter Olympics.
The runners will begin by crossing a beautiful pine forest and then approach the moats of the Castle of Montjuïc. They will circle the castle and enjoy the spectacular views of the sea and the port (to the right) and a panoramic view of the city (to the left). The route is sloped in very few places (mainly the mountain summit as the runners approach the finish line). It is very pleasant and easy enough for anyone who wants to participate.
Two separate events will be held: a 5-kilometre race open to everyone and an 10-kilometre race for trained runners. Both routes, designed by experts in track events, offer spectacular views of the city.
Runners will be divided into the following categories:
Long race:
-Men
-Women
-Over age 40
Short race: -Men
-Women
-Over age 40
Prizes will be awarded in all categories. In addition, all participants will receive a bag filled with special gifts from our sponsors and will be entered in a raffle to receive more prizes.
Programme
8.30 am Welcome: registration and assignment of chip cards
9.30 am Start of both races
10.30 am Sausage barbeque, gift bags
11.30 am Awards ceremony and raffle
Encourage your classmates to sign up and challenge the other graduating classes. Which class is in the best shape? Lic&MBA 2002, Lic&MD 1999, Full-Time MBA 1986, Part-Time MBA 2006…? Find out if your class has the best runners by participating in the ESADE Alumni Footrace.
Both men and women are welcome.
The important thing is for many people to participate.
All members of the graduating class with the most participants will receive special gifts.
A flight to NEW YORK will be raffled for two people between all participants by courtesy of American Airlines. Do not loose this opportunity!
Train to beat your best time in the upcoming amateur races.
Everyone is encouraged to participate. We hope that this race will be as successful as our other sporting events. The race is also open to friends and family of alumni.
Price for members: 15 euros Price for non-members (family members and friends): 20 euros
The fee includes provisions, barbequed sausage and a free polo shirt for all participants.
