UMSNH celebrates 109th anniversary with record-breaking athletic race

The Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH) held the 13th edition of the Carrera Atlética Nicolaita to commemorate the institution's 109th anniversary. The event saw a record turnout of more than 1,600 participants from both the university community and the general public.

Despite light rain, competitors participated in races covering distances of 5, 5.5, and 11 kilometers around the Ciudad Universitaria area. The competition included a total prize pool of 31,000 pesos distributed among winners in the open category for both branches.

UMSNH Rector Yarabí Ávila González attended the event and expressed satisfaction with the participation levels, attributing the success to teamwork and the enthusiasm of the participants. Gustavo Farías Echenique, Director of University Sports and Sports Infrastructure, also noted that the record attendance reflects the growing importance of sports within the community.