Run for Parkinson Gandia Safor breaks record with eight hundred thirty two participants in its eleventh edition

The eleventh edition of the Run for Parkinson Gandia Safor marked a milestone by reaching 832 registered participants, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the APGS association. The charity race raised awareness about Parkinson's disease and included special awards for walkers and wheelchair participants. All children received commemorative medals, reinforcing the inclusive nature of the event.

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Chip logistics and timing for an inclusive race 🏅

The organization implemented a timing system with disposable UHF chips to ensure accurate times on the 5 km course. Separate starting zones were set up for wheelchairs and walkers, with timing sensors at strategic points. Data was processed in real-time via a web platform, allowing participants to check their results instantly. The technological infrastructure supported the record number of registrants without any failures.

Kids run, adults walk, and chips do the work 😂

While the little ones hung medals around their necks as if they were Olympic medalists, adults sweated buckets to ensure the chip didn't detect their race-walking pace. Some reached the finish line more focused on the app than on the finish line itself. However, everyone agreed on one thing: Parkinson doesn't run, but solidarity marches on steadily.