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Cagliari, December, 22th 2017 - The most awaited entry for the 7th edition of the Sardinia Trail has arrived: Antonio Filippo Salaris, from Uri in the province of Sassari, is going to take part in the mountain running race - known worldwide as the Ultra Trail - which held on May, 18th, 19th and 20th in one of the most beautiful and enchanting corners of Sardinia, from Ogliastra to Gennergentu, to be covered in three stages for a total length of about 100 km and 4000 meters of ascent.

Antonio Filippo Salaris, the great athlete of the most demanding marathon-and-resistance races, is one of the strongest Italian desert runners; he lays claim of a 2h34'51” record over the distance of the marathon, obtained in London in 2010 at the age of 39. In 2011 he won the ninth edition of the on-the-sand-marathon of San Benedetto del Tronto, and in the same year also won the first edition of the 100 km du Senegal - stage race in the African country.

In 2012 with Marco Olmo's team he took part in the Marathon des Sables in Morocco, finishing in 7th place overall and contributing to the victory in the team classification together with Marco Olmo (14th) and Lorenzo Trincheri (5th). Also in 2012 it ranks 2nd at the first edition of the Sardinia Trail. In 2013 he still ranks 2nd in the Sardinia Trail.

In 2013 he obtained an important 4th place at the Marathon des Sables, in 2014, the athlete of Uri concluded the Marathon des Sables, made even more extreme by longer and harder stages than the previous editions, with a 6th place absolute, fighting until the end and thus reconfirming himself among the best European athletes. Finally, in 2015, Filippo Salaris conquered the peaks of the standings by winning the Sardinia Trail.
"The Moroccan Italian", so nicknamed now, faces the most extreme races by training two hours on the treadmill with stoves aimed at the face to adapt to the most torrid temperatures and eating with bottarga of mullet and hard bread.

Difficult and increasingly spectacular routes are expected for the participants of the Sardinia Trail 2018, as the famous slogan of the event says: a "paradise to run", between the Gennargentu and the magical beaches of Cardedu and Tertenia, crossing the internal territories of the municipalities of Lanusei, Arzana, Gairo, Cardedu, Tertenia and Desulo.

The event has been organized by Good Looking Entertainment in collaboration with the Autonomous Region of Sardinia, with the Department of Sport and Tourism.

Rules, program and registration procedures can be consulted on the website www.sardiniatrail.com.

Other information: Antonio Filippo Salaris, Italian, 46, resident in Uri (SS). Born in Sassari. Profession: entrepreneur. 2010 London Marathon with a staff of 2h34'51 "; 2011 winner of the ninth edition of the marathon on the sand of San Benedetto del Tronto, winner of the first edition of the 100 km du Senegal; 2012 Marathon des Sables: 7th overall, Macomer Ultratrail: 2nd place, 1st edition of Sardinia Trail: 2nd place, Italian Ultratrail Championship of Magraid in stages: 2nd place; also in 2012 he ranked 2nd at the first edition of the Sardinia Trail. In 2013 he again ranked 2nd in the Sardinia Trail and in 4th place at the Marathon des Sables; winner of the Maratonina Pischeredda di Oristano; winner of the Sulcis Granfondo; in 2014, Marathon des Sables: 6th overall. Finally in 2015 Filippo Salaris conquered the peak of the standings by winning the Sardinia Trail.

ROUTE
The distance is always the same but with a news: the light entry for this year.
100 km in 3 stages with 4000 mt ascent and new paths with incredible landscapes and more single-trecks km. 3 fantastic stages for many trailers that prefer to runextrem distances, but also for partecipants open to an alternative sport and relaxing holiday between lush forests and a fabulous sea of an island wild and uncontaminated.

Infact the Sardinia Trail is also an opportunity unique and unreapeatable for visiting this island. You will discover the most hidden places: emotion that only the Sardinia , with its traditions and its people can offer you.

LOCATION: HOTEL CLUB SARACENO
The partecipants and the organization will be to the Hotel Club Saraceno, a resort in Sardinia with a private beach, a long sandy expanse in the evocative San Gemiliano Bay, Arbatax. 
From the small Hotel Square you can easily find the direct access to the private beach, 50 metres away only.
From the small Hotel Square you can easily find the direct access to the private beach, 50 metres away only.
The Hotel beach is part of the striking San Gemiliano Bay, which extends to about 2 km and up north is dominated by the Moorish Tower “Tarasciàr”, whose name comes from the Arabic and means “the thirteenth tower”. San Gemiliano beach is characterized by small sandy grains and a gently sloping seabed.
The Hotel beach is fully equipped with deckchairs and sun umbrellas (which, from the third row are free of charge, for all our guests). There you can relax, enjoy the Mediterranean sun, sailing on the crystal clear bay waters or surf riding.

ENTRY FEES FOR THE SARDINIA TRAIL are as follows:
€ 420,00 before 31 october 2017
€ 470,00 before 31 december 2017
€ 520,00 before 20 january 2018
€ 580,00 before 20 april 2018

ENTRY FEES FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PERSONS:
€ 360,00

THE LIGHT ENTRY (NEWS)
€ 120,00 before 31 october 2017
€ 150,00 before 31 december 2017

The entry includes the partecipation to the all the stages, assistance and supplies all along the races, race bag and pasta party

Rules, schedule and how to register can be found on the website www.sardiniatrail.com -  info@sardiniatrail.com or phoning +39 349-51.64.71

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