The main objective of the event is to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), described as "more common than people think and still very underdiagnosed" by Elsa Naval, Head of the Pneumology Service at the Hospital de La Ribera. Naval participated in the presentation alongside Julián Sáez, Mayor of Sueca with the Sports delegation, and Sonia Sorrentino, secretary of Club Sutrail.
Julián Sáez highlighted the honor for the City Council to present this event, calling it "one of the most unique on the annual calendar due to its team format and time trial." The mayor praised the contribution of all involved departments and the work of Club Sutrail, as well as the efforts of the Hospital de La Ribera in disease prevention.
Participants can choose between a 5-kilometer team time trial race (three to four people), starting at 10 AM, and a 5-kilometer walk open to all ages, beginning at 11 AM. Both starts and finishes will be at the fairgrounds. Registrations, costing 6 euros, can be made until Wednesday, November 11th, at www.mychip.es, at the Carpio Esport and Actual Esport shops, and also on the day of the event.
Sonia Sorrentino explained that the race and walk will take place along a circuit next to the river, in a "very beautiful environment," aiming to commemorate World COPD Day and raise awareness about the disease and its causes.
Elsa Naval emphasized that COPD, primarily caused by smoking, is "very prevalent and underdiagnosed," as many people associate symptoms with smoking and do not consult their family doctor, leading to late diagnoses. An information booth about the disease, its symptoms, and prevention, along with rapid testing, will be available at the start and finish line. Naval thanked the Sueca City Council and Sutrail for making this important event possible.
