The participation level of the race has followed an upward trend: by 1988 the number of participants had increased to 8,700 –  up from the 4,000 the previous year.
The number of people participating in the race has been growing steadily, with a notable increase observed between 1987 and 1988. In 1988, there were 8,700 participants, representing a significant rise from the 4,000 recorded the previous year.