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Date Published: 30/11/2021
ARCHIVED - Festive Molins Turkey Race in Orihuela: December 5
Christmas calendar in the Vega Baja town kicks off with fun races for adults and children
Orihuela launches its Christmas calendar of events with the welcome return of the Carrera del Pavo y Papá Noel de Molins (Molins Turkey and Father Christmas Race) following its cancellation last year due to Covid.
The seventh edition of the festive event will take place on Sunday December 5, a joint initiative supported by the local council, Tragamillas Athletics Club and the Friends of the Cultural and Rural World of Molins Association.
The 5K turkey race for adults (anybody over the age of 14) will start at 10.30am, with children's competitions taking place from 11.30am at El Palmeral de Orihuela.
There are 300 places for the adult race and 200 for the children's events, and there will be prizes in a range of categories, with the male and female adult winners presented with the traditional turkey.
"There are extremely high expectations as this great event is the first of the Christmas season and for the district of Molins and Orihuela as a whole, it is a very important date. Sadly, this seventh edition could not be held last year due to Covid restrictions, so we all hope that everyone will continue to support this festival of sport this year and in the future," said Councillor for Sports, Víctor Bernabéu.
Along the route, participants will be treated to music at certain points, and the chance to sample Palmeral dates, churros and traditional chocolate treats.
To take part, register before Friday December 3 via the Tragamillas website.
Image: Ayuntamiento de Orihuela
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