Presentation of the competition
Yesterday, in an event marked by the enthusiasm and passion for sport, several prominent figures, including the deputy Jordi Verdú and the mayors Miquel López and Mireia Burgués, revealed the details of the Montsec Ultra Trail (Mut). This competition will be held on April 11 and 12, offering distances of 100, 45 and 22 kilometers.
Modalities of the race
Organized by the Atlético Ultra Lleida Club, the Mut includes three modalities: an ultra trail with an impressive route of 100 km and an unevenness of 6,600 meters, a 45 km marathon with 2,850 meters of unevenness, and a half-march of 22 km with a positive slope of 1,400 meters. Registration is limited to 450 participants, with the possibility of reaching up to 470 if more last -minute athletes are recorded.
Diversity of participants
The athletes come from various places, including Catalonia, other regions of Spain, France, Andorra and Denmark. More than eighty volunteers will contribute to the organization, managing refreshments, technical support and marking along the route.
Race values
Jordi Verdú emphasized the importance of the race, which combines sport, sustainable tourism and the promotion of local natural heritage. He emphasized that this is an opportunity to foster values such as effort and mutual respect among participants.
A challenging journey
Considered one of the most demanding competitions in the Iberian Peninsula, the Mut runs through mountainous paths and paths in the region of Noguera and Pallars Jussà. The runners will have to complete the race in a maximum of 26 hours for the ultra trail and 12 hours for the marathon and half-march, with refreshments every 10 km. The first athlete is expected to cross the finish line in approximately 14 hours.
The departure and the route
The departure of the Ultra Trail will take place at 23:00 from Guard de Noguera, the central nucleus of Castell de Mur. The Marathon and the Half-Marxa, on the other hand, will begin from the Camping of Àger, where it is also expected that the arrivals of the three races will take place.
Recovery of historical roads
Miquel López expressed his satisfaction with the inclusion of the three castles of the municipality on the route of the ultra trail. This initiative not only promotes sport, but also contributed to the recovery of roads that had fallen into disuse.
An event beyond the race
In addition to the competition, the program of the MAT includes cultural activities and excursions, as well as a list of accommodation and restaurants in the region to attend the participants, companions and volunteers during the event.
Literary presentation
Coinciding with the race, the presentation of the book ‘Serra del Montsec: 101 proposals’ will be organized, written by Cristina Papell and David Chacobo, on Friday at 19:30 at the Guardia de Noguera mill.
