Large-scale trail race “Dagestan Wild Trail” kicks off in Dagestan

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Makhachkala, April 22, 2019. On Sunday, April 21, the large-scale trail race “Dagestan Wild Trail” kicked off in the mountains of Dagestan. The competitions, implying a marathon cross-country race, gathered amateur athletes from all over Russia and even foreign countries. The event is held annually in different regions of the country with mountainous terrain. The republic accepts runners for the first time. Approx. 600 athletes arrived in Dagestan the day before.

The first group, whose goal was to run 112 km along mountain roads and off-road, began its race at midnight from the legendary village of Gamsutl, located in Gunibsky district of the republic. The second group started its way early in the morning on the highway 50 km away from the village of Gergebil. The third one challenged the distance of 20 km from the vicinities of the village of Irganai in Untsukulsky district. Here, in a festive atmosphere, the government officials who attended the official opening ceremony of the event addressed the participants with a welcome speech.

In general, the Ministry of Sports of the Republic of Dagestan, as well as other sectoral ministries and departments, carried out a large amount of organizational work, which eventually allowed to receive guests and provide them with everything they need at the proper level. In all the routes the athletes were provided with safety and first aid.

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