Carrera Cortijo del Fraile 2026

The Carrera Cortijo del Fraile is an 11-kilometer race held in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, within the municipality of Níjar in Almería. It is organized by Níjar City Council and Club Deportivo Paunic Team, with the main race sanctioned by the Andalusian Athletics Federation. The route follows a path near the Cortijo del Fraile, the remote farmhouse lending its name to the event. A 5-kilometer non-competitive walk is also available, ensuring the event accommodates participants not focused on winning category positions. Runners are divided into sub-20, senior, and four veteran categories, the latter for those aged 60 and above. Awards are presented to the top three men and women in each category, and a cloakroom service is offered for convenience on race day.