**Canaco Tijuana Celebrates Centennial in September**
The National Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Services (Canaco) in Tijuana is set to commemorate its 100th anniversary with the 39th edition of the “Rumbo al Centenario” race on September 1st. Julián Palombo Saucedo, the president of Canaco Tijuana, announced that the race, which is certified by relevant authorities, will span 10 kilometers, starting from the chamber’s headquarters in Zona Río.
To mark this significant occasion, up to 1,500 race numbers will be distributed, with possibilities for additional slots if needed, as there has been notable interest from the community. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM and will feature various categories for men, women, and individuals with motor or visual disabilities, aged 18 to 75 years.
“The race has a fee of 300 pesos, and the first 500 registered participants will receive a kit that includes a dry-fit shirt, a number, and other accessories. Medals will be awarded to the first 500 runners to cross the finish line,” Palombo noted.
Registrations are open via the Canaco Facebook page, where participants can sign up and secure their special kit. This edition is particularly important as it aligns with the centennial celebrations, and each medal will commemorate the year of the anniversary, which this year stands at 1998.
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