The runner event of the year par excellence in Madrid, Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series, is here and, once again, Novotel Madrid Center becomes the official hotel of the event. Faithful to its commitment to an active, healthy and balanced lifestyle, Novotel Madrid Center, the brand's flagship in Spain, will once again be a reference point for this race on Sunday 28 April, with special events and activities throughout the weekend.
Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series celebrates this year its 46th edition in Madrid. As the official hotel for more than 20 years of this sporting event, which attracts nearly 40,000 runners from all over the world to the Spanish capital, Novotel Madrid Center supports the event with enormous involvement. With all the activities it offers, specially designed for the occasion, the establishment enhances the experience during the sporting event and provides quality time and relaxation for participants and their companions.
Meet a Champion
As an important novelty, in the run-up to the sporting event, on Friday 26 April at 18.30, Novotel Madrid Center has programmed a very special meeting that promises to thrill more than one running lover: "Meet a Champion", an exclusive event that will allow them to meet in person one of the legends of athletics in Spain, Abel Antón. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to attend a talk at the Novotel Madrid Center with this two-time marathon world champion and Prince of Asturias Award for Sport, who will share his experiences, advice and lessons learned as an elite runner with the audience and answer their questions.
"Time to relax"
As is customary on the occasion of the Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid, on the day of the race, Sunday 28 April, the hotel will provide spaces within its facilities dedicated to wellness for runners and their friends. Thus, on Sunday 28th, between 12.00 and 16.00, runners will be able to access the massage area, with top professionals to relax after the race. The opportunity to receive attention from specialised physiotherapists will also be available on Sunday between 11.30am and 4.30pm in another dedicated area in the hotel. All this in the most serene of settings, with specially chosen decoration, music and even aromas.
As participants return from the race, they will be able to release endorphins and enjoy a relaxed and fun time at an "After Party", from 12 to 4 pm on the hotel terrace, with a live performance by DJ Sonnya, raffles and many other surprises to close the event in style.
"At Novotel we follow with true passion our 'Your Time, Your Way' philosophy to create experiences that make our guests live memorable and balanced moments with friends and family. For this reason, the Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid is for us a very special event of the year and aligns perfectly with this commitment," explains José Alberto García, Director of Novotel Madrid Center.
In addition, Novotel Madrid Center, very close to the start and finish line of the race, offers other very special conditions to runners who decide to stay at the hotel. Late Check Out, special breakfast on the day of the race with musical entertainment and extended hours from 5:30 a.m., entertainment in the hotel lobby and the aforementioned massages, and a special dinner rich in carbohydrates the day before the race.
Flagship
Refurbished in 2015, Novotel Madrid Center, one of the flagships of the Accor group's midscale brand in Spain, makes the promotion of wellness and an active lifestyle - in which the client enjoys quality time with family and friends - one of its cornerstones, in accordance with the Novotel philosophy. This centrally located Madrid hotel has consolidated its position as a benchmark on the capital's hotel scene thanks to its privileged location just five minutes from the Retiro Park and its innovative vocation. With 790 rooms and more than 3,000 square metres of space for the organisation of a wide variety of events and meetings, it is currently the largest Novotel in the world.
For more information about the accommodation offer at Novotel Madrid Center for the participants of the Zurich Rock'n'Roll Running Series Madrid, click here.