Pollensa half marathon 2015

[kate1]

Does anyone know when this is scheduled to take place - I assume it is April, as in previous years - and also how you go about registering to take part? It's not for me - my husband fancies having a go while we are out next year. I've Googled it but there doesn't seem to be any information available yet.

 

[pollensa]

Why not contact Joanna at Runny Knows? and do report back when you hear.

 

[kate1]

Thanks v. much Pollensa! Will let you know how we get on!

 

[Steve C]

Any news on the date for this race yet?

 

[Sparky]

Just did a quick Google search and it's on April 12th .

More details here :- http://www.mitjamaratopollensa.net/en/

 

[roig cat]

I know this is not really related but just a comment about the posters produced for events around PP. Whether its the marathon or the wine fair etc all the posters are worthy of frames! If i lived there i would "acquire" them and start a collection.

 

[pollensa]

I know this is not really related but just a comment about the posters produced for events around PP. Whether its the marathon or the wine fair etc all the posters are worthy of frames! If i lived there i would "acquire" them and start a collection.

Quite agree. There is some lovely artwork and I think they often commission local artists to produce them.

 

[kate1]

That is a stunning poster! - you're absolutely right. I have never seen them for sale anywhere which seems a wasted opportunity.

I think it's now possible to register for the half-marathon as the website appears to be up and running - with a special offer on the registration fee if you register before the end of January (10E rather than 15). Husband is sorting out his registration today!

 

[Steve C]

Just did a quick Google search and it's on April 12th .

More details here :- Mitja Marat Pollena - Media Maratn Pollena - Mitja Marat Pollensa - Media Maratn Pollensa - Mallorca

Thank you Sparky

 

[ironmanuk]

They are offering 1000 euros if anyone beats the course record ,but seeing its 1hr 3 minutes by Daniel Kiplagat I think their money's safe!!

 

[Sparky]

This has been posted on FB by the local police :-

Informació carrers tancats amb motiu de la 9ª mitja marató Pollença.
Amb motiu de la mitja marató es tancarà la circulació entre la rotonda del Gall i la de Can Berenguer des de les 09:30 hores fins les 13:00h estarà tancada a la circulació dels turismes i restringida als autocars. Podeu emprar com a ruta alternativa les MA2201 i MA2202.
La circulació des de la rotonda de can Berenguer fins al moll tindrà el transit restringit de les 09:30 h fins a les 10:00h.
Al Port de Pollença la circulació per primera línia, Passejos Saralegui, Londres i Via Alamània, estarà tancada de 10:00h a 11:30 hores.
La circulació pel centre del Port de Pollença serà normal.
A Pollença a l'interior del nucli urbà trobareu tancats des de les 09.00 fins a les 13:00h els carrers Horta ( des de Pare Vives, fins plaça dels Seglars), i el carrer Pare Vives.
S'habilitarà el carrer Lleó amb sentit contrari al de la seva circulació per poder creuar el poble.
Aturades bus i taxis.
Les trobareu als llocs habituals.
Farmàcia de Guàrdia.
La farmàcia Vizoso i de reforç al mati l'Oliver.
Mercat.
L'únic canvi al mercat es que els llocs que es trobaven habitualment als carrers Antoni Maura i Plaça de l'ombra estaran al carrer Pius XI.
Information closed streets on the occasion of the 9th half marathon Pollença.

On the occasion of the half marathon will close the circulation between the roundabout of the rooster and Can Berenguer from 09: 30 until 13: 00 h will be closed to the movement of cars and restricted to the coaches. You can use as an alternative route to the MA2201 and MA2202.
The movement from the roundabout can Berenguer until the dock will be transit restricted from 09: 30 h to 10: 00 h.
In Port de Pollença circulation for the first line, Saralegui Walks, London and Via Alamània, will be closed from 10: 00 to 11: 30 pm.
The movement in the centre of Port de Pollença is normal.
In Pollença in the interior of the town are closed from 9: 00 to 13: 00 h the streets Horta (since Father Alive, including Secular square), and the Father Alive.
Lion Street will be enabled with the contrary to their circulation to be able to cross the village.

Bus stops and taxis.
The find in the usual places.

Pharmacy on duty.
The pharmacy Vizoso and reinforcement by Oliver.

The market.
The only change in the market is that the sites were usually in the streets Antonio Maura and the shade will be on the street Pius XI.
Translated by Bing

 

[kate1]

Well, it's the big day tomorrow and OH has just been down to register and pick up the ubiquitous goody bag from the race sponsors. It's always a bit like Christmas, this moment - so what do we have this time? A runner's top - this time accompanied by a snood-like garment to protect one's neck from the sun - very useful. A bookmark - always welcome. Physio gel for those after-race aches and pains - might need that. But wait - there's more. A keyring. A Max Hurtzler mug and smart matching cycling socks. A box of chocolate-covered Inca biscuits. And - last but certainly not least - a bottle of Mortitx wine. I assume this is meant to be consumed in a celebratory fashion after the race is over, and is not intended for refreshment during the race itself, but given the general decadence of this particular runners' goody bag, who knows? All this for a registration fee of only 10 euros.

Last time OH did a half-marathon it was in the UK on a grey, wet day in November and he received a small energy bar and a packet of edible seeds. But this is Mallorca. If it were me I'd be tempted to trouser the goody bag and forget about the race (but don't worry, he's been training for months, so he will be there on the start line!) And we'll be there too, clutching our freebies and cheering him on.

 

[Sparky]

Sounds like good value for money, good luck for tomorrow Mr Kate .