Javea Grapevine Issue 176 - 2015 | Page 41

The Nordic Walkers won the special stage award for the team that covers the 6 kilometre distance between Punta de l’Arenal and Cap de Sant Antoni in the fastest time and they did so in 58 minutes, breaking the existing record by three minutes. In fact, five teams broke the old record, proving just how competitive the event has become in 2015. Both awards were sponsored by gatesandgrills.com. The final award was the javeamigos.com Special Award The overall winners TEAM MAMIL arrived at the finish line at Els Molins almost intact. which was handed to Kate O’Malley and her daughter Scarlett from The Nordic Walkers who flew over from the UK especially to take part in the event; at 16 years, 2 months and 3 days, Scarlett is also the youngest person to have ever taken part in the Mirador Challenge and indeed she led the way for much of the final few kilometres. Some teams are already speaking about the next edition of the Mirador Challenge which has been pencilled in for Sunday 3rd April 2016. There have been some new records set this year; it will take a very determined team to break them. So, are YOU ready to face the challenge? Runners-up THE NORDIC WALKERS pose with their commemorative medals. More information can be found on the website javeamigos.com or on the Facebook group ‘The Mirador Challenge’.