5K races near Betanzos

The 5K Leyma A Coruña is a solidarity running event in A Coruña, featuring a 5 km run and a 4 km Walk-Andaina. It typically takes place in mid-November. Both the run and the walk are non-competitive. The event supports the Spanish Association Against Cancer, with Leyma contributing 2 euros from each registration for the main run and walk. The program caters to runners, walkers, company teams, and individuals wishing to support the cause without competing. Additional funds are raised through Dorsal Cero, a donation-only entry, and voluntary contributions. Organizers provide routes, participant lists, results, historical and participation rankings, collection points for race materials, and event media. RaceMapp is used for race information.

The Novo Mesoiro Popular Race concludes the Coruña Corre circuit in A Coruña, Galicia, typically held in late November. The primary adult race covers 5.535 km, complemented by six shorter categories for children and other age groups on reduced courses the same morning. Runners begin near the Novo Mesoiro municipal pavilion on Calle de los Ancares, proceeding through much of the neighborhood on predominantly asphalt streets. Its inclusion in Coruña Corre aligns with the city's objective: to introduce running into various A Coruña districts, uniting local runners, families, and younger participants on a course recognized as a key venue for popular road racing in Galicia.

San Silvestre Betanceira sees runners and walkers on the streets of Betanzos, A Coruña, Spain, to end the year. It is a New Year's Eve event featuring an urban 5 km race, a 4 km walking option, and children's races, allowing families to participate even if not everyone runs the main distance. The start and finish are in Praza da Constitución, with the afternoon's activities centered in the town. The Concello de Betanzos and Club Atletismo Betanzos organize it. The race is now a regular fixture on the local calendar, with a festive and charitable spirit rather than a purely competitive one.