LateRooms.com - Get Running in Milan with the Stramilano International
If sports enthusiasts like the idea of running a half marathon while they are abroad, then they should take a look at the prestigious Stramilano International in Milan.

MILAN, ITALY, March 04, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- On your marks, get set, go for gold at the Stramilano International, which is taking place in Milan this spring and offers competitors a breathless tour of the city while they challenge themselves physically.

It is not too late to get into training to take part in this prestigious half marathon on March 21st, which has been running since 1972 and sees participants race just over 21 km in a circular fashion around the city.

People should ensure that they get a good rest at their Milan hotels before they attempt this route, which begins at Piazza Castello and ends up at the Arena Civica, taking in countless gorgeous squares and areas in the process.

Although the professional runners taking part have not been announced yet, the event has a strong history, with Moses Tanui becoming the first athlete to finish a half marathon in under 60 minutes there in 1993 and Paul Tergat beating his time in 1998.

Anyone over 18 years old can take part as long as they fulfil certain conditions set out on the race's website and pay a registration fee of EUR25 before March 12th or EUR30 before March 16th.

The winners of the event in 2009 were Paul Kimayo Kimugul in the male category and Aberu Kebede Shewaye in the women's race.

If you're heading to the Stramilano International this year, we strongly advise that you book your hotel Milano as soon as possible, given the huge popularity of the event.

Press Release Contact Information:

Tom Sheppard
Late Rooms
Discount Hotels
Brewery Yard, Deva Centre, Trinity Way
Manchester, Lancashire
UK M3 7BB
Voice: 0161 835 2301
Website: Visit Our Website