Running lovers ask for a statue for “Super Paco” on Change.org

The lovers and fans of the world of Running have created an initiative so that “Super Paco“, recently deceased has a statue in the city of Ronda.

Francisco Contreras, known as "Super Paco" passed away last October 22 to the 81 age years.

The Ultrarunner, became known in the world and was an example for many, as it showed that there is no age to enjoy the sport.

He started in the world of Trail Running from the 60 years and has participated in tests such as the Montblanc Ultra Trail (166 km), the turn to Cedanya Ultrafond (189 km) or 101 km round among other tests of more than 100 km

Super Paco, competed in the tests with his straw hat, a bag and two canes, which made him quickly known and loved.

In the Change.org petition you can read the following:

“Francisco Contreras, also known as 'Super Paco', passed away on Tuesday, October 22, at the age of 81 due to cancer.

It was the most famous popular runner in Andalusia. The Malaga runner was a regular of long distance races, those of more than 100 kilometers. '

Super Paco' became interested in the world of 'trails' from the age of 60 and became a benchmark in competitions. For all this and for what he represented, we are going to try to have a statue made of him so that we can remember him as he deserves. “

Sign the petition

You can sign the petition at the following address:

https://www.change.org/p/ayuntamiento-de-ronda-una-estatua-para-s%C3%BAper-paco