let’s go for the 35th race of the 21 kilometers of Blagnac
Sunday March 6, the Blagnac Sporting Club Athlétisme is organizing the 35th edition of the 21 kilometers of Blagnac. The organizers offer a race for all levels that pass under the A380.
3, 2, 1… Go! The kick-off is launched. Early this Sunday morning, the runners have an appointment in the parking lot of the Blagnac shopping center. For the 35th time, the Blagnac Sporting Club Athletics organize the 21 kilometers of Blagnac. This race brings together passionate runners for a day each year. On the menu: two routes.
Two routes in the town of Blagnac
In this last weekend of the winter holidays, the most adventurous had an appointment from 7:30 am. Two routes are planned in the program: a first of ten kilometers and the second of 21 kilometers. Regardless of the length of the route chosen, participants could pass through the Aeroscopia Museum. The route includes a small particularity: running under the wings of the Concorde and the gigantic A380.
The starting signal is given at 9 a.m. for the ten-kilometre course. That of the 21 is given an hour later, at 10 a.m. Note that the race for children leaves at 10:05 am.
3,300 participants are expected on the starting line
While the 2021 edition suffered the full brunt of the health crisis, BSC Athletics had nevertheless offered a 10 km race in June. This year, nearly 3,300 participants are expected at the start of the race. In total, more than 200 volunteers work to put this event in place. Note that these two courses have the regional label of the FFA according to the organizers. They both qualify for the French championships.
The organizers free the event as “a festive Sunday where lovers of running meet”. The festive village welcomes the runners again this year in a festive atmosphere. Many activities are offered throughout the day: “Dynamic warm-up by Orange Bleue Blagnac coaches, musical interludes by the bandas to encourage the runners. You will also find entertainment for children with a balloon sculptor so that the whole family has a great day.
“All participants will have a souvenir gift of the race. Without forgetting of course, the rewards on the podium for the first runners in all categories, men and women”, specifies the Blagnac Sporting Club Athlétisme.
Practical information: Registration here.Prices: 10 euros for the 10 kilometers and 15 euros for the 21 kilometers (5 euros more if registration on the day of the race)