Tirana, October 16 – The 9th Tirana Marathon, the city’s most anticipated sporting event, kicks off on October 19. Runners from Albania and abroad will fill the capital’s main streets, turning the city into a celebration of sport and community spirit.

This year’s marathon coincides with Tirana’s title as the “Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue,” adding symbolic weight to the event.

The Municipality of Tirana and the State Police will coordinate road diversions to ensure safety and smooth movement. Traffic will close between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday along key routes of the race.

The celebration begins a day earlier. On October 18, the “Marathon Fan Run” will gather sports enthusiasts at “Mother Teresa” Square, continuing down “Martyrs of the Nation” Boulevard from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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