Satellite activities are scheduled a week before the main event, making of the latter a very special and different one. We begin the Sunday prior to the race with the Torch Run, or Recorrido de la Antorcha, where families are chosen to walk different stretches of the race route. The torch is handed over from one family to the next, resulting in an environment full of happiness. Family generations participate every year wearing a white t-shirt with the torch printed on it and a banner representing their respective community: inspirational messages are also written on the banners. Once the whole route is covered, the families arrive altogether to the Pájaros Ballpark and the torch is then handed over to the person to whom the Race was dedicated that year; this person/family proceeds to ignite the Olympic Flame. This act inaugurates the main and satellite activities. All participants finish this event enjoying a succulent asopao and listening to contemporary local music. The Torch Run is an activity that takes several months to plan and organize, given that every participating family is personally visited and consulted to ensure its success, logistic and execution.
The traditional Verbenas, or daily festival, are the perfect addendum to our race: you will find kiosks selling traditional drinks and food. Amusement park rides, fireworks and stage performances make of this event a very popular one, where the best local music, orchestras and singers interpret our traditional music.
We also have two evenings of Talent Show performances, where youths from all around the island are given the opportunity to demonstrate their artistic abilities. This show attracts many people, generally fans of the evening’s performers. The artists are rewarded with a cash prize, and the publicity they are exposed to, which may lead to a future outcome of fame and recognition.
The Saturday prior to the Race, a Family Bike Race, or Bicicletada, is held, where hundreds of bikers depart from the ballpark. Once the families are signed up they are automatically participating on the bike raffle wich take place once everyone returns to the park. The bike route is a very simple one, designed with care, and offering multiple oases with water and energy drinks for the contestants. It is important to mention that this is a non-competitive activity for the whole family and totally free of charge.
AGENDA FOR THE 2010 CIAR 10K
SUNDAY 22
3:00pm a 6:00pm
Recorrido de la antorcha -Salida
5:30pm
Encendidodo de La Antorcha - Acto Recorrido Antorcha
FRIDAY 27
8:00pm a 8:30pm
Ceremonia Proclama
8:30pm a 12:00pm
Orquesta Mulenze
10:00pm a 12:00pm
Orquesta Juan Castillo
SATURDAY 28
11:00am a 6:00pm
¡BICICLETADA FAMILIAR CIAR 10K!
10:00am a 3:00pm
¡Renta y Reparación de Bicicletas! En el Parque. Ciertos cargos aplican.
11:00am a 2:00pm
Inscripción ¡GRATIS!
3:00pm a 5:00pm
Salida Bicicletada Familiar en el parque de Pelota del Bo. Pájaros
8:00pm a 12:00m
Orquesta El Gallito del Son.
9:00pm a 12:00m
Orquesta de Freddie Barbosa “El Bacalao”.
SUNDAY 29
5:00pm
26TA. EDICIÓN ABRAHAM ROSA 10K 2011/EVENTO ESPECIAL 5K-PARA CAMINANTES Y JOGGERS
9:00am a 4:00pm
Feria de Salud Walgreens ¡GRATIS! “Varios Exámenes a realizar”.
5:00pm a 7:30pm
Salida C.I.A.R. 10K
5:25pm a 8:00pm
Salida 5K
7:00pm a 8:00pm
Ceremonia Premiación del Evento y dedicatoria a:
Dr. José Vargas Vidot - Director de Iniciativa Comunitaria
Marie Lande Mathieu - Atleta Toabajeña.
9:00pm a 12:00m
Orquesta Nuevo Montuno
10:00pm a 12:00m
Orquesta Sonora Ponceña
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