The second edition of the race-walking in solidarity with The Chartres and had to be held on the 25th of October, in the streets of Chartres. “But we don’t know where we will be in the fall, in regard to the outbreak of coronavirus,” says Josélito Levoye, the captain of the team The Flames rose, the organiser of the event. “Also, we decided that there would be no race physical this year, only a virtual race. “
It is when ?
This second edition will not be held on a fixed date, but throughout the month of October. The test must be covered between the 1st and the 31st of October.
What is the distance ?
Like last year, the riders have to cover a distance of 10 km, and walkers 5 km. The Chartres is not timed, everyone walks or runs at their own pace.
How do I register ?
“Those who wish to participate are invited to register on our websitefrom Thursday, June 18, ” says Josélito Levoye. “As soon as they are listed, we’ll send them a bib number by email, that they do not have to print. On the day that they have decided to walk or run, they will send me their GPS track to validate their participation. In return, if they chose a bib Flammy, we will send them their medal. “
The Strides pink reprogrammed Sunday, October 18, at Chartres
How much does it cost ?
There are two types of bibs : the bib, naked, sold for 10 € ; and the bib, Flammy, sold for 15 €, which gives the right to the sending of a medal when walking or running is validated. For every registration, 10 € will be donated to the comité départemental de la Ligue contre le cancer.
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How many people are expected ?
This year, not 500 participants virtual that hope to the organizers, but the 5,000 ! “If we stopped at this figure, it is because at a rate of 10 € donated by participating, they are 50.000 € we hope to provide to the departmental committee of the League against cancer, which would represent 25% of its budget “, explains Josélito Levoye.
The cross of Seresville moved to Chartres !
Who will be the sponsor of the race ?
To make this event even more popular, and the Flames rose found a sponsor of international fame : Luca Papi. “This Italian, who lives in France, is an ogre of kilometres,” says Josélito Levoye. “He has won the Tor des glaciers, a race of 452,60 km, in September. ”
Last year, the first edition of The Chartres had gathered 1,000 participants (600 walkers and 400 runners) at the start of the race, on the place, Scattered. “But as 500 participants in a virtual fashion,” says Josélito Levoye, notably participations in Madrid (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Milan (Italy), New York and Chicago (United States)… ” And again, we had blocked the entries to virtual 500. We had refused registration. “
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Philippe Dubois
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