The ‘Mitja Marato de Barcelona 2012’

The ‘Mitja Marato de Barcelona 2012’- Experience Barcelona in Style.

Barcelona is an energetic, exciting and buoyant town all year round. Being the ‘art capital of Spain’ and even beyond, being home to some of the best tapas chefs in the whole of Spain, and with a pulsating events scene that caters for every taste, age and ethnicity, you will never be stuck for things to do in the magnificently spirited Catalonian capital.

But why not coincide your visit to one of the most exciting cities in Europe with your New Year quest to improve your fitness levels?

Without beating around the bush, why not head to Barcelona on February 26 this year and participate in the ‘Mitja Marato de Barcelona 2012’, the ‘Barcelona Half Marathon 2012’, or failing that you could always go and watch it?

Runners from all over the world of all ages and abilities flock to the Catalan capital to participate in this popular sporting event. What makes Barcelona ‘stand out’ from other cities across the world, is its situation, right next to the sea.

The ‘Mitja Marato Barcelona’ takes advantage of the city’s unique position and takes runners around the whole of the city, past its most stunning and legendary monuments, landmarks and buildings, down the seafront and past the many stylish, authentic and top quality bars and restaurants Barcelona’s seafront is home to, safe with the knowledge that your post-half marathon drink and tapas looking out towards the Mediterranean will be more than well deserved!

If you are a serious half-marathon runner then you will be interested to learn that the ‘Mitja Marato Barcelona’ offers some great prizes to winners.

The first male and first female of this year’s race will receive 1,000 euros plus a trophy, the second male and second female will receive 600,00 euros and a trophy and the third male and third female will be given 400,00 euros in prize money plus a trophy – Happy training!

You can register for the Barcelona Half Marathon 2012 on the event’s official website at: bcn.cat/mitjamarato.