Cursa de la Mercè

The following article will address the topic of Cursa de la Mercè, which has gained relevance in recent years due to its impact on different areas of society. Since its emergence, Cursa de la Mercè has generated debates and controversies that have attracted the attention of experts and the general public. In this sense, it is important to thoroughly analyze the different aspects related to Cursa de la Mercè, in order to understand its influence and the possible implications it could have in the future. Throughout this article, different perspectives and points of view will be explored to offer a comprehensive view on Cursa de la Mercè and its relevance today.

Cursa de la Mercè (Mercè Race) is a public athletic race with free registration that is held annually in the streets of Barcelona since 1979.[1] It is organized by the City Council of Barcelona.

The race is held on the morning of Sunday of the second half of September, forming part of the La Mercè festival. Its current route runs through the most central streets of Barcelona, with exit and arrival to Avenida de Maria Cristina, between the Plaza España and the Montjuïc mountain. During its history, it has had many variations of distance, between 8 and 11 kilometers.[1] The athletes who have won most times are Joan Viudez, on four occasions, and Núria Pastor Amorós, on seven occasions.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "What do you know about the history of the Cursa de La Mercè?". ajuntament.barcelona.cat. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Cursa de la Mercè 2016 | Ajuntament de Barcelona". lameva.barcelona.cat (in Catalan). Retrieved 26 November 2019.
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