Marathon runners are in for one of the most grueling races of the year. The 2nd Ultramarathon for peace and against violence is a 68km run from Puerto Plata to Santiago is set for Saturday, 16 November 2013. The course is the Carretera Turistica that takes runners through lovely mountain roads. The race starts by the statue of Luperon on the Malecon of Puerto Plata to the entrance of Playa Dorada passing by the Gurabo Free Zone on to the Monument in Santiago. For more information, contact Urbano Alba Tel 829 281-1060 and Valentin Soto 809 449-6393.