Tribute to women in sport

SUNDAY March 5 sees the celebration of the sixth Palmadona fun run, starting from the Parc de la Riera at 12 midday.

This free, non­competitive race is organised by Palma Town Hall and aimed at women and men of all ages and abilities, and takes place through the streets of Palma over distances of two, three and 4.5 kilometres, for participants to choose the option they prefer.

There will be a group warm­up at 11.30am and a drinking water fountain for runners/walkers to fill up their own bottles ­ these must be brought from home.

All participants will receive a commemorative t ­ shirt and a medal.

Palmadona pays tribute to women and their importance within sport. Inscriptions are free of charge and can be done via the website sportmaniacsbalears.com

Participants are to collect their numbers and t­shirts on Saturday March 4 at the Parc de la Riera from 11am to 7pm ­ inscriptions and collections of numbers cannot be done on the day of the race.

Also on Sunday March 5 and at the same place, a children’s fun run will take place at 10am ­ warm­up at 9.30.

This event is divided into age groups, starting with children aged 11 ­ 12 (800 metres), eight­10 (800 metres), six­seven (600 metres), fourfive (400 metres) and 0­three (200 metres) ­ the latter two groups must be accompanied by adults.

Inscriptions and collection of numbers are the same as for the adult run.

Rounding off the Palmadona celebrations will be a fair dedicated to women, health and sport, also at the Parc de la Riera from 11am to 7pm on the Saturday and from 9am to 2pm on the Sunday.

Numerous organisations and companies specialising in sport and wellness will set up stalls and offer fun activities for all ages.