Welcome to a different kind of race in a different kind of place which will get you into a different state of mind. Welcome to Bocas Del Toro (translation: Horns of Bull)
Backdrop
Bocas del Toro, Panama includes an archipelago of 68 islands which are excellent for beach combing, fishing, snorkeling and surfing.
The islands of the archipelago are located in the extreme western part of Panama, only 25 miles from Costa Rica and the area possesses a rich and diverse ethnic mix which is reflected in its traditions, food and the indigenous people.
The province includes two national parks, a variety of beaches, islands, lakes and rivers, one archipelago, and several banana towns.
It is one of the most biologically diverse areas of Panama and Central America and includes a world heritage site, two national parks and two protected cloud forests. The protected areas consists of 1.4 million contiguous acres, extending from the continental divide to the Caribbean Sea, covering all five altitudinal zones known to the tropics.
Details
April 10th, 2012
Tuesday –International flight. Fly to Bocas del Toro via Panama City, Panama or San Jose, Costa Rica. Stay one night.
April 11th, 2012
Wednesday - Day 1/Regional travel and arrive to island (1 hr flight) - Welcome Reception on Bocas Del Toro
April 12th, 2012
Thursday - Day 2/STAGE 1 – 18k across Bocas Del Toro. 45k for ultra category
April 13th, 2012
Friday - Day 3/STAGE 2 – 21k across Bastimentos Island. 45k for ultra category
April 14th, 2012
Saturday - Day 4/STAGE 3 10k across San Cristobel and FINISH of race.
A final farewell lunch and award ceremony at Bocas Del Drago (12-2PM). Event Ends. Depart Islands or continue on for more Panama tours.
Choose traditional island run route (50k in 3 stages) or
ultra (ultra on stages 1 and 2 – Total of 100k)
The routes are spectacular and scenic and take you along amazing stretches of unspoiled white sand beaches or through rainforest trails.
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