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Magraid Raid in the Magredi: that is a simple name which is actually able to say everything and to evoke an African atmosphere. The Steppe, in fact, is a worldwide phenomenon, whereas that of the Magredi is an atypical variation caused more by the permeability of the alluvial soil than by poor rains; that is an area in which a unique ecosystem has developed. That is why the Magredi have been declared SCI (Site of Community Importance).
When
Il 19-20-21 Giugno 2009.
Where
In the municipal districts of Cordenons - San Quirino - San Giorgio della Richinvelda – Zoppola, in the Magredi area of the rivers Cellina and Meduna, Province of Pordenone, Region Friuli Venezia Giulia. Base camp in Località Parareit di Cordenons (PN).
Collaborations
In the modern evolution of society, people look more and more for synergies and cooperation able to amplify the value of the single moving spirit involved.
The collaborations are at different levels:
- Scientific: the Raid will undergo experimental tests whose results are to be disclosed at a Medical Congress.
- Tourist: the Raid aims at promoting the tourist potential in a wonderful but still little known area.
The Aim
It’s a Raid, its aim is therefore to win. In order to win it, athletes must run through the Magredi discovering a natural and precious phenomenon that must be protected but also got to know and be appreciated. The atmosphere is definitely particular; athletes will run in a steppe environment with mainly gravelly soil.
The Laps
Three laps – one of which is a Marathon – for a total of 51.5 miles.
Runners will run under partially self-sufficient conditions; water will be actually supplied, even though they must start with a liquid reserve.
The runners will spend the two-nights-Raid in facilities prepared by the Italian Army in an atmosphere of a real adventure like in a desert. In case of need, hotel accommodation will be available for runners’ mates.