The second edition of the “Green Half Marathon 2024” took place today in Berat, where the Albanian athlete Luiza Gega won the 10 km race.

This year, 40 countries from all over Europe participated in this marathon, with the best 400 runners in the world’s elite races, under the motto “Be part of the green journey”.

“It was to enjoy the atmosphere. This year we felt very good. I get a lot of love from all the people in Berat. I will come again. This year I am waiting for the European Championship to be finalized with the Olympic Games”, said Luiza Gega.

This is the second edition of the international marathon that takes place in Berat and is held with the cause “Run to protect the environment”.

School students ran on Saturday, when the activity started, while professionals ran today. The race started from Pedonalja, and continued in “Çelepias”, passes through the neighborhood “Gorica” and ends in Vodice.

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