SANTO DOMINGO.– Punta Cana will once again host the third edition of the Jungle Trail Race, a competition that blends sport, nature and adventure tourism in one setting.
The race will be held on June 7th at Bávaro Adventure Park and will bring together amateur runners, experienced athletes and families interested in participating in an experience different from the traditional running format.
Organized in conjunction with Punta Cana Running, the activity has been positioning itself within the national sports calendar for taking place entirely within an adventure park, with routes that cross trails, green areas and natural zones of the complex.
According to a press release, the event will begin at 7:00 a.m. and will feature three distances: Forest 3K, designed for those seeking a recreational walk; Jungle Race 6K; and Wild Jungle Race 12K, designed for runners with greater endurance and physical demands.
The organizers announced that the event will have a limit of 500 participants, in order to preserve the runners' experience and maintain control of the course within the natural environment.
They explained that in addition to the competition, the event will include rest and entertainment areas for athletes and their companions. The day will conclude at the Chali cenote, one of the park's most popular spots.
The race will also award cash prizes to the top male and female finishers in the 6K and 12K categories.
In its previous editions, the Jungle Trail Race has brought together participants of different nationalities and has become one of the sporting activities linked to the growth of adventure tourism in Punta Cana and Bávaro.
The organizers indicated that the initiative seeks to further strengthen the positioning of the East Zone as a destination where sport, nature and outdoor experiences converge.
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