Riwal gives Dordt half marathon extra boost

Riwal, rental and sales specialist of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, and Fortius omnivalene association in Dordrecht will enter into a partnership from 2019 and Riwal will become the namesake of the half marathon formerly known as the Dordtse Biesbosch Half Marathon. The Riwal AWP Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The attractive and varied course remains the same, along the Wantij and through the Dordtse Biesbosch. Registration is now open via www.inschrijven.nl.

In addition to the half marathon, the 43rd edition offers performance runs over 5 and 10 km. And youth are also welcome at the athletics track of Fortius, the organizer of the half marathon for 43 years. A medal will be available for everyone at the finish line. The Riwal Hoogwerkers Half Marathon is part of the Toyota Schouten Great Rivers Running Circuit.

Enthusiast
The chairman of the organizing team, Maarten Vogelezang, is enthusiastic about the new main sponsor: "We are happy that Riwal wants to support us. It gives us more leeway and security in organizing the event, in which hundreds of people participate every year." The commitment is for three years. The organization can also continue to count on a dozen smaller sponsors.

Bonding Riwal with Dordrecht
Riwal Hoogwerkers is originally a Dordrecht family business that over the past 50 years has grown into an international player and expert in the field of specialized aerial work platform equipment. This includes aerial work platforms, telehandlers and forklift trucks.
Johan van Klinken, Country Manager Riwal Benelux explains, "By sponsoring and naming this half marathon, Riwal wants to further strengthen the bond with Dordrecht and its citizens. In addition, this run is part of the Riwal Fit, Proud & Engaged program, with which we want to stimulate the sporting side of our employees, among other things."

Learn more
More information about all the runs is at www.fortiusdrechtsteden.nl under the competitions and events tab and under calendar.