Canóvanas mayor invites public to Valeroso 5K

Canóvanas Mayor Lornna Soto Villanueva

By The Star Staff

With the aim of continuing to promote sports tourism and local culture, the Canóvanas Mayor Lornna Soto Villanueva invited the community to participate in the third edition of the Valeroso 5K road race, which will be held next Saturday, April 5, at the emblematic Old Canóvanas Sugar Mill, starting at 6 a.m.

The event is completely free for attendees and promises to be a day full of energy, history, and fun for the whole family, the mayor said.

Soto expressed her enthusiasm for this new edition of the event, which has gained popularity in recent years and already has more than 700 registered entrants and has opened 300 new spaces.

“This event has become a pillar of sports in our community,” she said. “The Valeroso 5K not only promotes exercise and healthy living, but also allows participants to discover our rich cultural heritage through a visit to a historic icon of Canóvanas, the Central Azucarera.”

The iconic former sugar mill has been restored and transformed into a tourist attraction where various events are held throughout the year.

“This 5K route runs through one of the most picturesque areas of Canóvanas, offering a unique experience that combines sport, history and tourism,” Soto added.

The Valeroso 5K also contributes to the municipality’s economy, the mayor said, noting that events like this have a positive impact on local businesses, attracting visitors from other areas and promoting Canóvanas’ services and products.

The 3.1-mile route runs along PR-951, finishing at the sugar mill.