Registration opens for 14th Lanzarote Race Against Gender-Based Violence

Registration has opened for the 14th Lanzarote Race Against Gender-Based Violence, which will take place in Arrecife on Saturday, November 21st. The event will combine a 2.9-kilometre urban run with activities aimed at raising awareness of violence against women.

The race will follow a route of approximately 2.9 kilometres along the El Reducto promenade, with both the start and finish located at Parque Ramírez Cerdá.

The run is scheduled to begin at 11.30am, following a warm-up session for participants at 11am.

Activities will get underway earlier, at 9am, with a programme of initiatives focused on preventing gender-based violence and raising public awareness.

An exhibition highlighting human trafficking, sexual exploitation and prostitution will also be organised, alongside an information stand run by Médicos del Mundo Lanzarote.

The programme will additionally feature Lanzarote’s 24-hour Crisis Centre for victims of sexual violence and the “Punto Violeta”, managed by the Mararía Social and Cultural Association.

Other feminist groups from across the island are also expected to be represented.

Free registration and race number collection

Registration is free and opened yesterday, November 6th, through www.tripasioneventos.com, with a maximum of 800 places available.

Participants who register will receive a commemorative technical T-shirt and other gifts.

Race numbers and T-shirts can be collected in advance on Friday, November 20th, between 5.30pm and 7pm at Parque Ramírez Cerdá.

Collection will also be available on the day of the race, although distribution of T-shirts and race numbers will close at 11am.