The Ultra Mirage El Djerid (UMED) Race started Saturday in Tozeur with the participation of over 280 runners from 21 countries. Ong Jemel in Nefta - Star Wars movie main location - is at the core of the racing circuit. A 100km race is on the agenda of this seventh edition, in addition to a 50km run, event organiser Amir Belguacem told TAP. Runners mainly represent the USA, Canada, Maghreb countries and Tunisia. Women account of 23% of participants. The event, Amir Belguacem said, will serve to promote sports tourism in the area.
Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse