1 October 2017

People and dogs wear green for the 5th BIOPARC CAN-RRERA

At 9 in the morning the 5th edition of the Can-rrera began, a pioneering event in Valencia to celebrate World Animal Day.

In the week in which World Animal Day is commemorated, like 5 years ago, the Popular race of the city, organized by BIOPARC Valencia and ARCADYS with the collaboration of the College of Veterinarians and the support of the Animal Welfare Department of the Valencia City Council and its manager, Gloria Tello, wanted to be present and present the prizes to the winners.

At 9 in the morning the departure to the 5th Can-rrera in which teams made up of people with their dogs traveled 3 kilometers, this year with green t-shirts and scarves as a form of commitment to animal welfare and in a very special way to that of dogs. The nearly 500 participants and their dogs enjoyed a tour of urban natural areas, including the interior of BIOPARC until they reached the finish line located in the park's outside plaza.

Since early in the morning, a large audience has gathered, in addition to the participants, and everyone has been able to watch the agility exhibition and learn about the work of NGOs committed to animal welfare such as ARCADYS and the protector AUPA

The participants highlighted the "good atmosphere" of this Can-rrera and at the finish line there was a truly emotional event, as one of the runners made the “request for a hand” to his girlfriend, who, excited, gave the "yes I want".

The winners of this edition in the female category were: first classified Irene Forés Torres with her dog Angus, second Mónica Vivó Lozano de with her dog Lobo and Laura Sanchís Vivó with her dog Mel. And in the men's category, the first to reach the finish line was Carlos Garcés Cone with his dog Sura, second was Pedro Segrelles with his dog Simba and third was Pablo López Ros with his dog Goku.

The profits from this edition of the Can-rrera will go to the Rhino Dog Squad Project through the BIOPARC Foundation.

The profits from this edition of the Can-rrera will go to the Rhino Dog Squad Project through the BIOPARC Foundation. An initiative to equip and train dogs trained to locate and pursue poachers promoted by the organization Save The Rhino International.

Some people have collaborated symbolically with their Number 0 number and all participants have received a bag with products from the sponsors.

This pioneering race has the collaboration of: the Animal Welfare Department of the Valencia City Council, the Official College of Veterinarians, the Municipal Sports Foundation, Coca-Cola, VEM, Manyol, Benipeixcar Veterinary Hospital, POVETVAL Veterinary Polyclinic, Maskokotas, Trixie , Royal Canin, Canino y Felino, Folder, Marc Martí and AUPA Official media: ABC, Cope, Onda Cero, El Mundo, La Razón, Levante, Levante TV, Superdeporte, Mis Queridos Animales, 97.7., El DiarioCV, Las Provincias, Valencia Plaza, VLC Noticias, La 8 Mediterráneo, Canal 7 TeleValencia, Gestiona Radio, CV radio, Qué Radio, 99.9 and Bussi.