On the track with skates, bikes and running: the Open Games return to Misano World Circuit

The opening event of the sporting calendar transforms the circuit into a large open-air gym

Over a thousand athletes are expected for the Gran Premio Città di Misano road race and for the Elite Under 23 national cycling race.

Misano Adriatico, 21 February 2024 – They will be the Open Games scheduled for Sunday 25 February to kick off Misano World Circuit's busy sporting calendar. On the occasion of the event, organised in collaboration with the Municipality of Misano Adriatico, the circuit will transform into a large open-air gym where you can test your competitive skills, but also enjoy a day of well-being and fun, trying out the activities offered by Local sports clubs.

From 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, there are many activities planned. Don't miss the track experiences: from cycling for children and families, to a non-competitive rollerblading and walking event.

Moving around the paddock, the proposal includes test rides on new e-bike and off-road models, circuit tours, road safety education courses, an MTB school, and a gymkhana.

Also scheduled are Nordic Workout sessions to music with headphones (reservations on the number 333.7048910), as well as demonstrations and free trials of Military Dynamic Gymnastics (to sign up for a trial training session, please contact the number 320.01722742 or 333.9514485).

Finally, two major competitive events. The first is the Misano Grand Prix, national 10 km road race, recognised by Fidal, now in its twelfth edition. The track race, organised by ASD Team Misano, sold out a few days before registration closed and will see 1,000 participants at the start, including top athletes from the Italian running scene (such as Stefano Baldini and his trainees) and some athletes from abroad.

Will kick off at 13:00, finally, the 3rd Grand Prix Misano 100, national Elite Under 23 cycling race organised by Eurobike Riccione.

The Open Games event is made possible thanks to the collaboration of local sports associations: Asd Team Misano, Eurobike Riccione, Asd Valle del Conca Nordic Walking, Freestyle Riccione Asd, Tecnobike and Italian Military Dynamic Gymnastics.

The event aims to be a vehicle for promoting healthy sports practice and correct lifestyles, within a circuit increasingly dedicated to multifunctionality and sustainability. This is demonstrated by some major events included in the Misano World Circuit's sporting calendar, starting with Misano E-Prix, Italian stop of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, a major new addition for 2024 at the “Marco Simoncelli”. Added to this is the Misano round, which has closed the Championship for some years. World Moto E, within the scope of San Marino and Rimini Riviera Red Bull Grand Prix, without omitting the’Italian Bike Festival, the international exhibition dedicated to the world of bikes and slow mobility, which for the third consecutive year will be held at Misano World Circuit in September.

An attention to environmental sustainability issues, which finds concrete implementation through the project “Misano Green Circuit”, awarded in 2023 with the prestigious FIM Environment Trophy, a recognition for the circuit that has distinguished itself the most globally for activities aimed at containing the environmental impact of its operations.

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