The San Francesco Marathon has always been much more than just a race. In addition to excitement and challenge, the marathon is an event that celebrates the essence of St. Francis of Assisi, promoting fraternity, solidarity and respect for nature. This year, we have a special novelty for all marathon participants, a gift that embodies these values and opens a new chapter in the distribution of the race pack: the Afrika Bread.
Afrika Bread is a unique product, created with a combination of highly nutritious ingredients of exceptional quality. Its composition includes a variety of seeds such as linseed, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, soya protein and apple fibre. But what really makes this bread special is its processing, which takes place naturally and spontaneously with controlled temperatures and double leavening.
This process gives Afrika Bread not only an exceptional taste, but also extraordinary digestibility. The right harmony between nutritional values and taste makes it ideal for athletes and line-conscious people. It is a concentrate of energy and recovery, perfect for the challenge of the San Francesco Marathon.
The name 'Afrika' is a tribute to the importance of bringing solidarity and help where it is most needed. The bread is produced by a small local company in Rome that makes it in modest quantities, but has a great mission. Pane Afrika is designed not only as a food for athletes, but also to be sent to places where bread is a scarce commodity.
Including Afrika Bread in the race pack of the San Francesco Marathon is an important signal: it is not only a race, but an opportunity to make a difference in the world, just as St Francis taught us.
Afrika bread has no customised packaging, because when it is produced in large quantities, it is prepared and baked and then immediately blast chilled and frozen. This ensures that the bread retains all its properties and characteristics of a freshly baked product. It will be distributed in 5 kg packs, and on the day of the marathon, it will be delivered to participants in special bakery bread bags, still warm.
The Bread Afrika project is enthusiastically supported by Vatican Athletics as part of the culture of fraternity that guarantees everyone the food they need. This initiative is an example of how sport can be an instrument of solidarity, helping those in need. The San Francesco Marathon, with its Franciscan inspiration, is the perfect place to promote these values.
This year, the Saint Francis Marathon is not only a race, but also a symbol of solidarity and brotherhood. Thanks to Pane Afrika, we can run for a greater cause, spreading St Francis' message of love, help and care for others. Whether you are an athlete or a lover of good food, Pane Afrika is a gift that will bring nourishment, joy and hope to all. Run with your heart and enjoy every bite of Pane Afrika along the St Francis Marathon route.
