The marathon of Valmiera – a healthy mind in a healthy body! |
Chairman of the local government council of Valmiera city Inesis Boķis
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Valmiera is one of the oldest cities in Latvia, having grown through the turns of history into the administrative center of the region and a center of business development, education, culture and sports – a city with active economic and social life and rich traditions. Valmiera is a place for new ideas and works. A city for growth and development. A place to make career and start a family. Valmiera is best described by its motto: VALMIERA THINKS AND CREATES.
Valmiera is a city that holds both pearls of history and a soft touch of nature, which, in harmony with the modern and industrial environment, creates a charming landscape and wonderful conditions for living. Our greatest treasure, however, are the hardworking, helpful and hospitable inhabitants if Valmiera, who help improve our city each and every day.
Last year, Valmiera marathon was named the most popular sports event in a survey of city inhabitants. I hope and believe that this event will achieve new records of the number of participants this year, as well. That's why I'm inviting fans of sports and active lifestyle from near and afar to participate in Valmiera marathon on September 27th and get to know Valmiera better!
A healthy mind in a healthy body!
On behalf of the administration and council members of the local government of Valmiera city,
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Chairman of the city council
Inesis Boķis |
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Valmiera marathon – a challenge, the joy of movement and satisfaction of achievement |
Ģirts Priedītis,
Valmiera marathon 2009
main organizer
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The history and traditions of Valmiera marathon go back as far as 1983, and have grown since that time. Originally it gathered athletes who proved their ability in the traditional marathon distance of 41.195 km.
After being successfully restored three years ago, Valmiera marathon is continuing its growth – it has experienced a surge of popularity and is deliberately being developed into an event not only for the gathering of professional athletes and setting of new records, but also for any supporter of active and healthy lifestyle. In this way it promotes national sport, where the most important thing aren’t high results, but rather positive emotions and the satisfaction of personal achievement – it really is all about participation, not winning!
However, all who have already signed up or are still planning to do so can already be considered winners, as they promote the popularity of healthy, athletic lifestyle in the society – and are ready to join together and represent their region in the Region battles of Valmiera marathon.
Valmiera marathon 2009 is a sports celebration for everyone – an opportunity for a memorable weekend together with family, friends or co-workers in the heart of Vidzeme region – in Valmiera, which this year promotes itself as "Your holiday city".
Valmiera marathon – a challenge, the joy of movement and satisfaction of achievement!
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Ģirts Priedītis |
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News
27.09.2009.
Valmiera Marathon 2009 results has been published
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24.08.2009.
Bus Riga - Valmiera - Riga specially for participants and supporters
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24.08.2009.
Information about race tracks of all run distances. Maps.
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10.08.2009.
Guest houses and lodging for the night in Valmiera.
Recommended places.
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10.08.2009.
Valmiera marathon 2009 PRIZE PURSE
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03.08.2009.
Valmiera marathon 2009 now in twitter.com
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03.08.2008.
New facts about Valmiera Marathon history
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03.08.2009.
In the start list already more than 150 participants!
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30.09.2008.
"Valmiera marathon 2008" PHOTO galleries
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28.09.2008.
Valmiera Marathon 2008 results has been published
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