Government of Spain Supports WMTRC

Press release as PDF linked here:

Just two weeks ago, the Government of Spain, through the Higher Sports Council, announced a grant of €400,000 for the organization of the Championships, and it is expected that in the coming weeks, other already committed funds will be made public.

This announcement makes me think of the ‘tourism angle for sporting events’ I touched on a couple of weeks ago. American race directors aren’t taking promoting the economic benefit of their events to the local region. And well, local government organizations here in the US like to extract money in form of permitting fees rather than supporting these efforts, but not everywhere. For my Little Backyard Adventure Races I received a local tourism grant from the City of Olympia. This allowed me turn the race into a two day event, I booked a nonprofit theater to host the Trail Running Film Festival and give away hundreds of free ticket coupons to local runners. Not touting my own horn, but sharing how city government can support and see the value in these sporting events. In times like today (hello tariffs, hello layoffs, hello funding cuts here in the US) where funding cuts and price increases are looming everywhere, working closely with your local partners can help an organization survive and build strong bonds for the future.

Via Mile and Stone.