The “Durres Marathon 2025” took place today in the coastal city, drawing more than 1,000 participants, including 50 adult runners.

The race featured three categories, offering distances of 1 km, 5 km, and 10 km to suit all ages and skill levels.

Organizer Taulant Stërmasi said the goal is to turn the marathon into an annual tradition. He added that the race distances will expand in the coming years, reaching up to 21 km.

“Durres is one of the largest cities in Albania,” Stërmasi said. “It deserves priority not only in tourism but also in sports. This is about promoting sports tourism. For a first edition, 1,000 participants are a great start. Next year, we expect better preparation and an even larger event.”

The marathon aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and highlight Durres as a cultural and tourist destination.

Professional athletes, amateurs, and students all came together for this major sporting event.

Ultimately, the Durres Marathon stands out as one of the largest sports events ever organized in the coastal city.

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