Santiago is readying for its own “Santiago Runs” race this coming Sunday, 27 April. The race starts at 8 am at the Gran Teatro del Cibao near the Monumento in Santiago. The organizer of the event, Paulo Paiewonsky said that around 1,200-runners and 3,000 walkers are expected to sign up. Registration points are at Accion Callejera, Asociacion de Industriales de la Region Norte (AIREN), Camara de Comercio y Produccion de Santiago, Diagnosis, Oficina Juan Hernandez and the store Sport 3 de Villa Olga. The registration fee for walkers is RD$300, and RD$500 for runners. By registering, runners will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a chip that will measure their time. The race is organized by Rotary Club Santiago Rincon Largo Inc. and it is part of the Strategic Plan of Santiago that aims to make the city more inclusive, cultural and healthy.
Members of the organizing committee include the Association of Industries of Santiago (AIREN), the runner club Santiago Flyers, the Santiago Chamber of Commerce and the Santiago Council for Strategic Development (CDES).