International Agribusiness Country Race brought together over 1,000 runners on the streets of Petrolina 9ideia Marketing Brasil The third edition of the Agribusiness Race, organized by Seiva do Vale and held on Sunday, the 12th, culminated in a significant success, bringing together more than a thousand athletes, including national and international participants. The race was highly praised by runners, both professionals and amateurs, and became a moment of celebration for agribusiness professionals in the São Francisco Valley. Athlete Justino Pedro da Silva, with a 24-year career and two-time Rio Marathon champion, expressed great enthusiasm after coming fifth in the elite 15km race, completing the race in 45 minutes and 46 seconds. He described the third edition of the event as an immense pleasure to run in the city and highlighted that the race is becoming one of the main ones in Brazil, mainly due to its gold seal, which validates it for Brazilian rankings. Justino mentioned having achieved his personal best in the race the previous year, which resulted in an athlete scholarship and national call-ups. Making his debut in the race, runner Joelson Pereira, known as Dhioca, from Guanambi, Bahia, has a decade of experience in athletics and was amazed by the structure of the event. The bet on the Rustic Race was exactly to enrich the curriculum. He covered 5km in 14 minutes and 39 seconds. Amateur runners Also making their debut in the race, sales mentor Adna Andrade, praised the organization of the event, highlighting the safety they provide to athletes. Adna completed the 5km race in 26 minutes and 17 seconds. The vice-mayor of Petrolina, Ricardo Coelho, highlighted the excellent organization and infrastructure of the event, classifying it as a success and the most traditional race in Petrolina. Coelho highlighted the participation of all age groups, from young people to people over 70 years old, promoting interaction through sport. Furthermore, the vice-mayor emphasized the positive impact of the race on tourism, attracting visitors from other cities, and celebrated the fact that the event was ranked internationally, which attracts athletes and projects Petrolina globally. Seiva do Vale celebrates In the opinion of the event organizer, Mateus Almeida, the race went off successfully, after a long preparation process that began in December 2025. For him, not only the pre-race, but also the post-race worked efficiently, with participants eating properly. The safety and comfort of the event were highlighted, making it a pleasant experience for both professional and amateur athletes.