The twelfth edition of the Vitoria-Gasteiz Triathlon, the best of all.
Near 10 Millions of Euros of economic impact has meant for Vitoria the celebration of the test
This is according to the organizers. Eduardo Martínez, the race director, states that the 2018 edition reflected all the improvements implemented in recent years to enhance the quality of the event and the support provided to the triathletes.
Furthermore, the Triathlon has seen an increase in the number of participants . Registrations have risen to 2.598, and the organizers are considering increasing the number of Full registrations to reach 3.000.
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To ensure the smooth running of the event, 1.471 people were part of the organization during the four days of the race, distributed as follows: 184 people in transition areas, 156 amateur radio operators controlling the cycling section, 84 people controlling crossings on the running circuit, 94 motorcycle liaisons, 238 people at aid stations, 174 people setting up infrastructure, 45 truck, van and bus drivers, 13 lead race guides, 77 people at the finish line and post-race services, 25 massage therapists, 42 people assisting triathletes, 30 judges from the Spanish Federation, 75 doctors and healthcare workers, 60 local police officers, 45 sworn agents, 23 hostesses, 25 Ertzaintza officers, 30 canoes and 51 accredited media (22 photographers, 11 cameramen and 18 reporters).
Exceeded the objectives of the economic impact
The 2018 edition of the Vitoria-Gasteiz Triathlon has been the most complete in every way, thus being valued unanimously by both participants, citizens and organizers. To cover an event as special as this, 27 press releases in 3 languages and 16 informative newsletters have been sent, 8 own-label videos have been produced and more than 500 appearances in the media have been counted for an impact € 2.230.000 only in national media.
An event of the magnitude of the Vitoria-Gasteiz Triathlon supposes an undoubted economic impact for the city, that in this edition has been of a total of 9.386.331 €, derived from the 9.488 people that have visited Vitoria-Gasteiz between participants and companions, counting an total of 24.004 overnight stays.
The city of Vitoria-Gasteiz and the province of Álava in general have once again embraced the most important event on their sporting calendar, and for its proper development, the collaboration of entities such as IRSE, Asamma, Sida Alava, Club Ascentium -Arabatri, Club Maldan Gora, Club Deportivo Arabarrak, Fundación Estadio, Federación Alavesa de Triatlón, Federación Alavesa de Piragüismo, Club Náutico de Vitoria, Club Natación Adayeta, Club Montaña Goiena, Local Police, Ertzaintza, Miñones, Ertzaintza Rescue Service, Vitoria Fire and Rescue Service, National Police or DYA has been relied upon.
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