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		<title>ERENO by UTMB 2026: Sprain, discovery and lesson in humility in Puerto Vallarta</title>
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<div class="et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>The <strong>ERENO 20K is the short course of the Puerto Vallarta by UTMB®</strong>, a 20km trail race with 1,050m of elevation gain held annually in Mexico as part of the UTMB World Series. I ran my first UTMB trail race there in April 2026. Here's what I learned—and what you need to know before you sign up.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>The ERENO 20K is one of the five distances offered by Puerto Vallarta by UTMB®, the only Latin American stop on the UTMB World Series circuit. The race covers 20 km with 1,050 m of elevation gain, between the Sierra Madre Occidental and the Mexican Pacific coast, finishing on the Malecón in Puerto Vallarta. Each finisher receives 1 Running Stone, the entry currency for the UTMB World Finals lottery in Chamonix.</p>
<p>In 2026, the event brought together <strong>more than 1,800 runners from 45 countries</strong> over the weekend of April 16-18.</p>
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<p>The race started exactly as I'd envisioned. Good legs. Good sensations. The machine—that good old diesel engine—was ramping up.</p>
<p>Then at kilometer 7, on the first technical descent, the adrenaline pushed me to go for it and keep up with the 37K runners who had just joined us on the trail. I gave it too much, at a point where I should have been content to hold back…</p>
<p><strong>Crack. Sprained ankle.</strong></p>
<p>The Moment Everything Changed</p>
<p>From that moment on, everything changed. It was no longer a race about performance. It had become a race of character. Electric shocks with every step. Dozens of runners passed me. Frustration. Anger at myself.<br />After a few minutes where all my thoughts were swirling in my head, I managed to get going again, limping, and finish that damn descent somehow.</p>
<p>The 600m Elevation Gain: Re-engagement</p>
<p>This is when the biggest challenge of the race arrives: a steep 600m elevation gain.</p>
<p>Paradoxically, this is where I find my motivation again. Climbing on tiptoe is less painful, so I keep going. New goal: to finish.<br />At the next aid station: ankle massaged and strapped, two Advil, three peanuts, and I'm off again. The pastis will have to wait.</p>
<p><strong>The Finish Line: Pride Before the Clock</strong><br />There was still a whole mountain to descend, but the pain gradually fades and becomes bearable. At the finish line, it's no longer about ranking, only the pride of having made it to the end.</p>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Humility — The technical terrain doesn't forgive over-enthusiasm. Holding back on the first descents isn't optional, it's essential.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Patience — A race is rarely won where you expect it to be. Accepting the need to revise your objective mid-race is a skill in itself.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Resilience — Finishing injured teaches you more than arriving fresh. Trail running rewards those who stay on their feet, not those who start fast.</li>
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<p>First trail running lesson. First UTMB trail race. Certainly not the last.</p>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-border-300/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top" style="height: 18px; width: 150.281px;">20 km</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-border-300/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top" style="height: 54px; width: 150.281px;">First week of March (event date changed)</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-border-300/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top" style="height: 36px; width: 150.281px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="puerto-vallarta.utmb.world" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="color: #333333; text-decoration: underline;">puerto-vallarta.utmb.world</span></a></span></td>
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<div class="et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>If the idea of running a half-marathon or marathon abroad speaks to you, discover our upcoming running getaways.</p>
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<p>Running a race abroad isn't just about adding another medal to the wall. It's about living a country differently, meeting a local crew, and discovering a destination through the effort.</p>
<p>This past January and February, Stéphane — co-founder of The Run Away — flew to Colombia with one specific goal: to run the Cartagena Half-Marathon. An intense athletic adventure, between mountains, tropical humidity and unforgettable encounters.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Some trips leave a deeper mark than others.</p>
<p>Not because of the monuments you visit, but because of the people you meet along the way, and the start lines that change you.</p>
<p>In my carry-on, I'd brought back a small miracle. Registration for the Cartagena Half-Marathon was already closed, but I'd taken a shot in the dark and written directly to the organisers.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>I had to find a way to prepare for this race.</p>
<p>But how do you stack the miles, alone, in a city you don't really know yet?<br />That's often the first hurdle when you want to run a race abroad: getting a bib for a sought-after event.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_36 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>At the beginning of my stay, I went for a exploratory run around the large stadium in Cali, a vibrant city nestled between two majestic mountain ranges.</p>
<p>Deep down, I secretly hoped to run into a group of local runners.</p>
<p>I saw them, approached them, and got the contact information for their leader, a man named Hugo Gomez.</p>
<p>Hugo welcomed me into his training group with a kindness that still gives me goosebumps. Overnight, my daily routine changed.</p>
<p>On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I was on the track by 5:30 a.m. On Saturdays, we set off on fantastic long runs on the trails of the surrounding mountains.</p>
<p>I was no longer a tourist; I was immersed in my passion.</p>
<p>Today, Hugo (who, by the way, has climbed the legendary Cerro de las Tres Cruces 22 times in a single push—the equivalent of Everest!) has become a true friend and my remote coach. He'll even be joining me for several races on my calendar for this exciting year of 2026.</p>
<p>Running abroad is also about this: discovering a different running culture and forging lasting bonds.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_38 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>It was thanks to this Colombian training that I flew to the Caribbean coast to honor that famous race number.</p>
<p>And I can tell you today, after running seven half-marathons in different countries: Cartagena was the most difficult race, but also the most beautiful and extraordinary of my life.</p>
<p>To avoid the worst of the heat, the race starts very early in the morning.</p>
<p>Imagine the atmosphere: you're in the heart of Cartagena's iconic port, an unusual location for a race start. You weave your way through enormous shipping containers under a still-dark sky.</p>
<p>Suddenly, a Colombian navy ship projects huge arches of water to celebrate the runners. Fireworks explode, music blares.</p>
<p>The excitement is palpable.</p>
<p>Then, we're off.</p>
<p>The course is a visual feast. We leave the industrial port behind and plunge into the old fortified city.</p>
<p>For me, having traveled extensively in Europe, the experience was powerful: the Spanish colonial heritage, the flower-filled balconies, and the history-laden alleyways offered a striking contrast to the oppressive tropical humidity.</p>
<p>Then we drove along the Caribbean Sea, where the heat and humidity felt like they were testing every fiber of your being.</p>
<p>It was brutal, but it was sublime.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_41 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>What makes this race legendary is also its support system.</p>
<p>Along the course, we crossed a naval base and an army base. Throughout these sections, Colombian soldiers were lined up to salute and encourage us.</p>
<p>And the finish line?</p>
<p>Pure madness.</p>
<p>As I crossed the line, near the old town, army fighter jets were slicing through the sky overhead.</p>
<p>A uniformed soldier placed the medal around my neck.</p>
<p>The discomfort of the humidity instantly vanished, replaced by the warmth of the post-race village, where Colombian hospitality and celebration were in full swing.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_43 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>If I'm sharing this adventure with you today on The Run Away blog, it's because it perfectly embodies our vision.</p>
<p>The <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://mediamaratondelmar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cartagena Half Marathon</a></span> is a hidden gem, one that doesn't immediately spring to mind. Yet, the enthusiasm is so great that for the 10,000 runners expected, race bibs sell out incredibly fast.</p>
<p>At The Run Away, we organize the logistics, the beautiful hotels, the flights… But our real quest is to get that coveted race bib. This small, numbered piece of paper is much more than just the right to run. It's the key we'll find for you.</p>
<p>Our goal is simple: to allow you to experience a race abroad without worrying about the logistics. This race bib is the promise of taking you somewhere else.</p>
<p>Of making you cry tears of joy as a fighter jet flies overhead in Colombia.</p>
<p>To help you meet lifelong friends on a running track in Cali.</p>
<p>And to transform a simple trip into an adventure that will stay with you forever.</p>
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		<title>ERENO by UTMB 2026 : entorse, découverte et leçon d&#8217;humilité à Puerto Vallarta</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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<div class="et_pb_text_60 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>L'<strong>ERENO 20K</strong> est la distance courte du <strong>Puerto Vallarta by UTMB®</strong>, un trail de 20 km et 1 050 m de dénivelé positif organisé chaque année au Mexique dans le cadre des UTMB World Series. J'y ai couru mon premier trail UTMB en avril 2026. Voici ce que j'en ai retenu — et ce qu'il faut savoir avant d'aller s'y aligner.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_62 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">L'<strong>ERENO 20K</strong> est l'une des cinq distances proposées par le <strong>Puerto Vallarta by UTMB®</strong>, seule étape latino-américaine du circuit UTMB World Series. La course se déroule sur 20 km avec 1 050 m de D+, entre la <strong>Sierra Madre Occidentale</strong> et le <strong>Pacifique mexicain</strong>, avec une arrivée sur le Malecón de Puerto Vallarta. Chaque finisher repart avec 1 Running Stone, monnaie d'entrée au tirage des finales mondiales UTMB à Chamonix.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">En 2026, l'événement a réuni <strong>plus de 1 800 coureurs venus de 45 pays</strong> sur le week-end du 16 au 18 avril.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_64 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong>Kilomètres 0 à 7 : la course que j'avais imaginée</strong></p>
<p>La course partait exactement comme je l'avais imaginée. Bonnes jambes. Bonnes sensations. La machine — ce bon vieux diesel — monte en puissance.<br />Puis au kilomètre 7, dans la première descente technique, l'adrénaline me pousse à envoyer et à suivre les coureurs du 37K qui viennent de nous rejoindre sur le sentier. Je donne trop, à un moment où j'aurais dû me contenter d'en garder sous la pédale…</p>
<p><strong><em>Crac. Entorse de la cheville.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Le moment où tout bascule</strong></p>
<p>À partir de ce moment-là, tout a changé. Ce n'était plus une course de performance. C'était devenu une course de caractère.<br />Douleurs électriques à chaque appui. Des dizaines de coureurs me dépassent. Frustration. Colère contre moi-même.<br />Après quelques minutes où toutes les idées se bousculent dans ma tête, j'arrive à repartir en boitant et à terminer cette crisse de descente tant bien que mal.</p>
<p><strong>Le mur de 600 m D+ : la remobilisation</strong></p>
<p>C'est alors qu'arrive la plus grosse difficulté de la course : un joli mur de 600 m de D+.<br />Paradoxalement, c'est là que je me remobilise. Monter sur la pointe des pieds me fait moins souffrir, alors je continue. Nouvel objectif : finir.<br />Au prochain ravito : cheville massée, strapée, deux Advil, trois cacahouètes et je repars. Le pastis attendra.<br />L'arrivée : la fierté avant le chrono<br />Il restait encore toute une montagne à descendre, mais la douleur s'estompe peu à peu et devient supportable. À l'arrivée, ce n'était plus une question de classement, seulement la fierté d'être allé jusqu'au bout.</p>
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<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Humilité</strong> — Le terrain technique ne pardonne pas l'excès d'enthousiasme. Garder sous la pédale dans les premières descentes n'est pas une option, c'est une règle.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Patience</strong> — Une course se joue rarement là où on l'attend. Accepter de réviser son objectif en plein effort est une compétence à part entière.</li>
<li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Résilience</strong> — Finir blessé apprend plus qu'arriver frais. Le trail récompense ceux qui restent debout, pas ceux qui partent vite.</li>
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<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Première leçon du trail. Premier trail UTMB. Certainement pas le dernier.</p>
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<p><strong>Trail Puerto Vallarta by UTMB :</strong></p>
<p><strong>découvre tous les détails du séjour running à Puerto Vallarta : programme, hébergement, accompagnement, etc...</strong></p>
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<p>Où est-ce qu'on vous emmène ?</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Stéphane – cofondateur de The Run Away]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://therunaway.ca/au-dela-du-dossard-de-la-montagne-de-cali-a-lhumidite-epique-de-carthagene/">Courir un semi-marathon à l’étranger : immersion entre Cali et Carthagène, en Colombie</a> appeared first on <a href="https://therunaway.ca">The run away</a>.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_88 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Participer à une course à pied à l’étranger, ce n’est pas seulement ajouter une médaille à son palmarès. C’est vivre un pays autrement, rencontrer une communauté locale et découvrir une destination à travers l’effort.</p>
<p>En janvier et février dernier, Stéphane, co-fondateur de The Run Away, s’est envolé pour la Colombie avec un objectif précis : courir le semi-marathon de Carthagène. Une aventure sportive intense, entre montagnes, humidité tropicale et rencontres inoubliables.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_89 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>Trouver un dossard pour une course à pied à l’étranger</h2>
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<div class="et_pb_text_90 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Il y a des voyages qui vous marquent plus que d'autres. Non pas par les monuments que vous visitez, mais par les personnes que vous croisez au détour d'un chemin, et par les lignes de départ qui vous transforment.</p>
<p>Dans mes bagages, j'avais ramené un petit miracle. Alors que les inscriptions pour le Demi-marathon de Carthagène étaient fermées, j'avais pris une chance en écrivant directement aux organisateurs. Et contre toute attente, j'ai réussi à décrocher un dossard inespéré.</p>
<p>Pour moi, c'était un signe. Il fallait que je trouve une solution pour préparer cette belle course. Mais comment faire ses kilomètres, seul, dans une ville qu'on ne connaît pas encore très bien ?</p>
<p>C’est souvent le premier défi lorsqu’on souhaite participer à une course à pied à l’étranger : obtenir un dossard sur un événement prisé.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_91 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>S’entraîner à l’étranger : l’importance de la communauté locale</h2>
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<div class="et_pb_text_92 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Au début de mon séjour, je suis parti faire un footing d'exploration autour du grand stade de Cali, une ville vibrante nichée entre deux majestueuses chaînes de montagnes.</p>
<p>Au fond de moi, j'espérais secrètement croiser un groupe de coureurs locaux.</p>
<p>Je les ai vus, je me suis approché, et j'ai pris les coordonnées de leur leader, un certain Hugo Gomez.</p>
<p>Hugo m'a ouvert les portes de son groupe d'entraînement avec une gentillesse qui me donne encore des frissons. Du jour au lendemain, mon quotidien a changé.</p>
<p>Les mardis et jeudis, j'étais sur la piste d'athlétisme dès 5h30 du matin. Les samedis, on partait pour de superbes sorties longues sur les sentiers des montagnes environnantes.</p>
<p>Je n'étais plus un touriste, j'étais immergé dans ma passion.</p>
<p>Aujourd'hui, Hugo (qui a d'ailleurs gravi 22 fois le mythique Cerro de las Tres Cruces en une seule traite, l'équivalent de l'Everest !) est devenu un véritable ami et mon entraîneur à distance. Il m'accompagnera même sur plusieurs courses prévues à mon calendrier pour cette belle année 2026.</p>
<p>Courir à l’étranger, c’est aussi ça : découvrir une culture running différente et créer des liens durables.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_94 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>C'est fort de cet entraînement colombien que je me suis envolé vers la côte Caraïbe pour honorer ce fameux dossard.</p>
<p>Et je peux vous le dire aujourd'hui, après avoir couru sept demi-marathons dans différents pays : Carthagène a été la course la plus difficile, mais aussi la plus belle et la plus extraordinaire de ma vie.</p>
<p>Pour éviter les pires chaleurs, le départ est donné très tôt le matin.</p>
<p>Imaginez l'ambiance : vous êtes au cœur du port emblématique de Carthagène, un lieu inédit pour un départ de course. Vous slalomez au milieu des immenses conteneurs maritimes sous un ciel encore sombre.</p>
<p>Soudain, un navire de la marine colombienne projette d'immenses arches d'eau pour célébrer les coureurs. Les feux d'artifice éclatent, la musique résonne.</p>
<p>La ferveur est totale.</p>
<p>Puis, on s'élance.</p>
<p>Le parcours est une claque visuelle. On quitte le port industriel pour plonger dans la vieille ville fortifiée.</p>
<p>Pour moi qui ai beaucoup voyagé en Europe, l'émotion était forte : l'héritage colonial espagnol, les balcons fleuris et les ruelles chargées d'histoire offrent un contraste saisissant avec l'humidité tropicale écrasante.</p>
<p>On longe ensuite la mer des Caraïbes avec une chaleur et une humidité qui testent chaque fibre de votre corps.</p>
<p>C'est brutal, mais c'est sublime.</p>
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<p><strong>découvre tous les détails du séjour running à Carthagène : programme, hébergement, accompagnement et dossard garanti.</strong></p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_97 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Ce qui rend cette course mythique, c'est aussi son encadrement.</p>
<p>Sur le parcours, nous avons traversé une base navale et une base de l'armée de terre. Tout au long de ces sections, les militaires colombiens étaient alignés pour nous saluer et nous encourager.</p>
<p>Et l'arrivée ?</p>
<p>Une pure folie.</p>
<p>Alors que je franchissais la ligne, près de la vieille ville, des avions de chasse de l'armée fendaient le ciel au-dessus de nos têtes.</p>
<p>C'est un militaire en uniforme qui m'a passé la médaille autour du cou.</p>
<p>La douleur de l'humidité s'est instantanément effacée, remplacée par la chaleur humaine du village d'après-course, où l'hospitalité et la fête colombiennes battaient leur plein.</p>
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<div class="et_pb_text_99 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module"><div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Si je vous raconte cette aventure aujourd'hui sur le blog de The Run Away, c'est parce qu'elle incarne à 100 % notre vision.</p>
<p>Le <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://mediamaratondelmar.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Site officiel du semi-marathon de Carthagène">semi-marathon de Carthagène</a></span> est un bijou auquel on ne pense pas spontanément. Pourtant, l'engouement est tel que pour les 10 000 coureurs attendus, les dossards s'envolent très rapidement.</p>
<p>Chez The Run Away, on organise la logistique, les beaux hôtels, les vols… Mais notre véritable quête, c'est d'obtenir ce fameux dossard. Ce petit bout de papier numéroté est bien plus qu'un droit de courir. C'est la clé d'entrée que nous allons chercher pour vous.</p>
<p>Notre but est simple : vous permettre de vivre une course à pied à l’étranger sans vous soucier de l'organisation. Ce dossard, c'est la promesse de vous amener ailleurs.</p>
<p>De vous faire pleurer de joie sous le passage d'un avion de chasse en Colombie.</p>
<p>De vous faire rencontrer des amis pour la vie sur une piste d'athlétisme à Cali.</p>
<p>Et de transformer un simple voyage en une aventure qui vous marquera à jamais.</p>
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<p>Nous sélectionnons des courses mythiques, nous organisons la logistique, et surtout, nous sécurisons votre dossard.</p>
<p>Où est-ce qu'on vous emmène ?</p>
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