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This Sunday's San Sebastian marathon is canceled due to the alert for strong winds

The organization of the Zurich San Sebastian Marathon scheduled for this Sunday has announced that the race is suspended in all distances (10 kilometers, 21 kilometers and 42) "due to the extreme weather alerts issued by the competent authorities".

"The forecasts announce gusts of wind from the south-southeast that can exceed 120km/h in exposed areas of the Cantabrian slope, especially in the east, which poses a serious risk to the safety of participants, volunteers, spectators and all the personnel involved in the organization," says the organization of the sports event in a statement.

"Our main commitment is to guarantee the integrity and well-being of all the people involved in this event, and unfortunately, in these circumstances, we cannot ensure a safe environment for its development," he says.

The decision has been taken "following a ban by emergency services, meteorology and local authorities, and responds to the need to prioritise safety above any other consideration", it adds.

The Vasco Government has activated the orange alert for tomorrow due to strong winds in Gipuzkoa.

The race had exhausted the 3,000 bibs made available to the athletes to compete in this event, the second oldest marathon held in Spain.

In the coming days, the organization announces that it will contact all registrants to provide detailed information on the steps they need to take.