The strike by Itaipu employees changed the route of the 8th Foz do Iguaçu International Marathon, which will be held this Sunday, the 27th. The start, which would be at the plant's Vertedouro Mirante, will now be in front of the Sesc Foz do Iguaçu unit , on Avenida Tancredo Neves.
The athletes will continue from there to the plant's entrance barrier, where there will be a return to the original route, heading towards Porto Canoas, within the Iguaçu National Park. The new route was confirmed by the Brazilian Athletics Confederation.
The marathon will have the participation of 2.200 athletes, who will compete in three categories of race – the traditional, 42.195 meters individual; the marathon relay in pairs (male, female, mixed and athlete with disabilities); and the 11.500 meter race, entirely within the Iguaçu National Park.
The individual marathon has 700 registrants; the 400 relay event (200 doubles); and the 11.500 meter race has 1.100 registered athletes. The prizes for the first overall places (male and female) will be R$13 each, but there will be prizes for champions in all categories.
The Foz do Iguaçu International Marathon is organized by Sesc-PR, in partnership with Itaipu Binacional and the Municipality of Foz do Iguaçu. Support comes from Sindilojas and the Chamber of Entrepreneurial Women and Business Management of Foz do Iguaçu.
Starts
Marathon (Individual and Relay):
The athletes' starts will be in specific platoons, distinct from each other, marked in the starting area and at the following times:
Location: Sesc Foz do Iguaçu
Opening Hours
- 6:00 am – Wheelchair Category (Individual Marathon and relay)
- 6:05 am – AcD Category (Individual Marathon and Relay)
- 6:20 am – Women’s Elite
- 6:30 am – Men's Elite, Commercial Workers, Men's and Women's Age Group, Relay
11,5 km run
- Location: Entrance portal to the Iguaçu National Park
- Time: 6h30
Iguaçu National Park will have special service this Sunday – Iguaçu National Park will operate at different times this Sunday, September 27th, due to the Foz do Iguaçu International Marathon (42 km). The conservation unit will provide assistance to people who want to watch the arrival of the athletes from 6:30 am to 7:30 am. Afterwards, ticketing and transport services will be suspended and will return at 9 am to normally accommodate tourist visits.
The final 11,5 km of the Foz do Iguaçu International Marathon will be run within the Iguaçu National Park, ending near the Porto Canoas Restaurant. The 11 km Race will also be held in the park, starting at 6:30 am at the old unit gate and arriving after the Iguaçu Falls.
Opening Hours
Attendance to assist the arrival of athletes
- Location: Iguaçu National Park Visitor Center
- Time: from 6h30 to 7h30
Assistance for visiting the Iguaçu National Park
- Location: Visitor Center
- Hour: 9h to 17h
by: Assessoria Clickfoz
