Tomorrow, Pogradec will host the third edition of the “Marathon Enkelana,” featuring 650 runners from 32 countries. This year’s marathon will include two race categories: a 21.195 km race from Lin to Pogradec and an 11.500 km race from Pogradec to Tushemisht and back.

To ensure the smooth operation of the event, local police will implement measures to maintain public order, ensure road safety, and manage traffic to avoid hazards for the participants. Specific road closures include:

– From July 27, 18:50 to 20:30, the Lin-Pogradec road will be closed. Runners will divert at the 10 km mark to run on the bicycle lane.
– The 11.500 km race will start from the center of Pogradec at 19:00 and will close several roads until 21:00, including Bulevardi “Reshit Çollaku,” Bulevardi “Kajo Karafili,” the road to “Gega” gas station, and the Pogradec-Tushemisht road, as well as the lakeside road towards the Villas, which will divert to the fire station road towards the finish line in the center.

Police, road safety forces, municipal police, and medical teams will be engaged to manage the event effectively. Drivers and residents are asked to avoid traveling on the specified routes during the mentioned times to prevent disruptions.

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