Home BATIRUN 2021 The Batirun spirit Other races Contact Saturday 20 November 2021 acclimatization day Out of the gallery Barely a few hours of sleep and the team for this 2021 edition found themselves at breakfast, under the trees, by the river, after waking up to the song of turtledoves. It is a feeling of tranquility that dominates in this place, at the end of the Simal peninsula. The day will unfold at the pace of each one in order to acclimatize to the ambient temperature which is around 35 degrees. Two tents have been set up to accommodate the equipment brought in the luggage. Nearby, Pierre, the artist, who joined the race staff, gave way to Tony, the student, who exhibited his works. At the end of the afternoon, the 53 participants take the way to school, on foot, less than a quarter of an hour away and discover the site. This year, in addition to the realization of a class is added the repair of the toilets which are in poor condition. Alioune, site manager assists Jean-Michel on this project. Also present are the President of the School Management Committee, the President of the Parents of Students and the Head of Partnerships as well as the teachers. As luck would have it, that same day, a meeting of the former directors was held there, and the Batirun was honored by the singing of women, music and dances. The return is on foot, crossing the village. After dinner, the staff of the organization and the staff of the ecolodge are introduced. Then comes the delivery of bibs, T-shirt, Batirun buff, and Meltonic samples. A good night's sleep is essential before embarking on the challenge. day by day