40th Xistarca Run 2026

The 40th Xistarca Run is a free morning sports event at Parque Verde in Carnide, marking Xistarca's 40th anniversary. It features short, accessible formats: a Kids Race for children up to 12, a 5 km cycling ride, a 5 km run, a 5 km walk, and a 5 km + 5 km relay. The 5 km run and relay are for adults, while the walk is open to all ages, making the day a community sports gathering rather than a single-distance road race. Everything starts and finishes in Parque Verde, with the kids going first, followed by cyclists, then the run and walk, and the relay later in the morning. The 5 km run uses age groups from Juniors and Seniors through veteran categories up to 70+, and the timed events use a chip built into the bib. Entry is free but capped at 1,500 participants. Awards are presented to the top five men and women in the 5 km run and to the top five men's and women's relay teams, with water provided at the finish line for the 5 km and Kids Race.