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Sporty Challenge SXM: four courses to push your limits at Galion | Faxinfo

September 8, 2026

Sporty Challenge SXM: four courses to push your limits at Galion | Faxinfo
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Registration is open for the first edition of the Sporty Challenge Saint-Martin, organized Sunday, September 27th on Galion beach by Center of Excellence and Education through Sport (CEES), with the support of the COM and private partners. Four courses are offered according to age and level of practice.

Challenge yourself, get moving and share: that's the principle of Sporty Challenge Saint-Martin, organized as part of the European Week of Sport, from September 23 to 30. The event in Saint-Martin focuses on the enjoyment of participation, pushing personal limits, and sharing. Participants will be able to choose between four coursesall consisting of cardio and muscle strengthening exercises adapted to the public.

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Le Challenge routeThis advanced-level event is aimed at adults and teenagers who regularly participate in sports. It includes a water section and requires swimming ability. The timed event will result in a ranking, with prizes for the top four men and top four women. Excellence pathwayThis intermediate-level event is open to adults of all abilities. Untimed and without rankings, it emphasizes personal challenge and participation. Evolutionary path is aimed at teenagers aged 12 to 18, with exercises adapted to their age and level. Finally, the Spirit Journey It is practiced in pairs, with a parent and a child aged 6 to 12, to take on a sporting challenge together.

Registration until September 18

Each route is limited to 50 participantsFour departure waves are scheduled at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00, chosen at the time of registration and subject to availability. Participants are asked to arrive 30 minutes before their departure time. Registration takes place only onlineThe price is €15 for the Challenge, Excellence, and Evolution courses, and €25 for the Spirit course in pairs. Each participant will receive an official T-shirt and a goodie bag. sports activities and challenges will also complete the morning at the Galion. 

The organizers' stated goal is to make the Sporty Challenge a unifying event, allowing everyone to push their limits at their own pace while enjoying physical activity.

Info and registration: https://urls.fr/XvAXEk

Sporty Challenge SXM: four courses to push your limits at Galion | Faxinfo

Source: https://faxinfo.fr/en/sporty-challenge-sxm-quatre-parcours-pour-se-depasser-au-galion/

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