Last year, the organizers took the lead by postponing the 23rd edition of the Chartres * half-marathon very early on to September 12. Now, they are now asking the question of the rest of the season. While waiting for a return to normal, hoped for by all.
As for the ASPTT, as with all sports event organizers, the time for doubts, questions and expectations predominate. The associative life and, consequently, the sporting practice took a big blow. From the drop in membership to the demobilization of volunteers, times are hard.
“We can feel it well at ASPTT,” specifies Patrick Esnault, the co-organizer of the half-marathon and the Foulées de la Cathédrale. We no longer dare to solicit our members. Some sections are completely put to sleep. We are all in expectation. Groups that lived well together, such as hikers for example, try to practice their activity, but in small groups, in their own corner. It’s hard to live! “
Pink Strides and Chartres Cathedral Strides 2019: relive the two races in pictures
If spring organizations are still prohibited, there is hope for the summer events, including the most beautiful of all: the Foulées de la Cathédrale. “I hope we can organize it. It is such a strong meeting in the life of the city. We will make a decision at the end of April, two months before the event registered for June 26, hoping to have the prefectural green light! ” not
Hervé Paraut
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Scheduled for Sunday March 8, 2020, it had been canceled due to flooding on the course.
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