On the occasion of this activity that will be held along the main streets of the city, the Municipality of Tirana in cooperation with the State Police have drawn up a plan of measures for the diversion of vehicle traffic.

Today, on Saturday, from 09:00 to 11:00, along Martyrs’ of the Nation boulevard, there was held “Fun Run Marathon”, with participation of over 2,000 students from 9-grade and secondary schools in the capital.

Meanwhile, the marathon will culminate tomorrow with competitions in several disciplines.

Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj wrote in the social media, “We are ready for the Tirana Marathon”. /p.s./

At 10:00 in the morning, the race started from “Mother Teresa” square and continued along “Martyrs of the Nation” boulevard.

The first to cross the finish line from the boys’ category was Florant Senameri with 2 minutes and 12 seconds from the “Arben Broci” school.

While evaluating the physical education teachers of the schools in Tirana, the Deputy Mayor Andi Seferi said that sport is receiving more and more attention for a healthier life.

Minister of Education and Sports Ogerta Manastirliu appealed for more commitment to sports activities.

Tirana will organize tomorrow for the seventh year the “Tirana Marathon” which welcomes more than 4,000 participants not only from Albania, but also from foreign countries.

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