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16:11 - Thursday, 17 March 2022
Successful participation in the 8th edition of the Unirun with more than 5,000 runners

THE COLOURS OF THE 12 CATALAN UNIVERSITIES ARE AGAIN INVADING THE FÒRUM PARK

The race of the Catalan universities has reached its 8th edition this year with a new success in participation. More than 5,000 runners went to the Fòrum Park on Sunday 13 March to take part in this event which promotes the practice of sport and physical activity among young people.  In addition, the race has a strong emphasis on solidarity, as part of the amount contributed by each participant goes to local social inclusion projects.

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The colours of the 12 Catalan universities have once again invaded the circuit, which runs through the coast of Barcelona and Sant Adrià de Besòs, as it passes through the Fòrum Park.

The UNIRUN 2022 Champions Cup was returned to the University of Barcelona, with 427 points. The Polytechnic University of Catalonia, second (760 points), and the Pompeu Fabra University, third (815 points), occupied the other two podium places.

It should be noted that the percentage of participation by gender was 53.30% men and 46.70% women, and the percentage of registrations of under 24s was 71.68%.

The event is organised by Gaudium Sports and promoted by the ECU (Esport Català Universitari). It is supported by the General Secretariat for Sport and Physical Activity, and B:SM - Fòrum Park, which continues to strive to offer experiences related to health and sport in its facilities.