The Cross Nocturno Ciudad de Orihuela is a night race on asphalt held in Orihuela, Alicante province, in late December. It is a popular running event, attracting runners from across the Vega Baja area.
The race is moving toward its seventeenth edition, indicating over a decade and a half of local history. The event's public launch involves Orihuela’s mayor, sports council, citizen security council, and race organizers, highlighting the event's close ties to the town.