5K races near Calella

The Metropolitan Sky Run Barcelona challenges participants to ascend the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, located approximately 15 minutes from Barcelona's city center. This is a vertical race, not a road race. Competitors begin at the building's base and ascend 569 steps, a climb of 105 metres across 29 floors. This event, now in its second edition, is one of eight qualifying races on Spain's CCV vertical-racing calendar. The ascent concludes at the tower's dome, offering 360-degree views of Barcelona and its surroundings. The race features an Open category and a Firefighters category, attracting both general runners seeking a brief, intense stair climb and firefighters competing in their specialized division. The primary draw is straightforward: rather than covering ground through a city, the entire challenge is concentrated into a single, steep ascent from the lobby to the summit of a notable hotel tower.

Beer Runners is a free popular street race in Barcelona, based at Parc del Forum, with 5 km and 10 km options. The concept is straightforward: run first, then share beer and tapas afterward. It attracts thousands of runners, and demand in Barcelona can move quickly, with an initial 3,000 bibs filling in under twenty days before organizers added more places. The course uses city streets rather than trails or track, and the series also takes place in other urban settings, often major cities. The movement began in Philadelphia, then grew around the social aspect of running as much as the workout itself. Club runners, casual runners, and people who mainly want a relaxed group morning all suit the format, because the finish-line ritual is part of the race: the post-run beer-and-tapa moment is treated as the third half of the sport.

Cros dels Arenys is a cross-country race held at Can Jalpí in Arenys de Munt, located inland from Arenys de Mar within Catalonia’s Maresme region. It is part of the Maresme Cross Circuit, a series of local cross-country races organized in autumn by Gesport and the Maresme Sports Council, with backing from municipal governments throughout the comarca. The Arenys race is coordinated by the town halls of Arenys de Mar and Arenys de Munt, Penya Apa Anem-hi, Gesport, and the Maresme Sports Council. The course is identified as the Maresme circuit at Can Jalpí, indicating a local cross-country event rather than a road race through urban streets. The participants include school-age groups like Under 12 and Under 16, alongside open and masters categories, with club athletes frequently appearing in the rankings. A convenient aspect of the broader circuit is the option for a single online registration to cover multiple races within the circuit, and participants retain the same chip bib for all events entered.

Cursa de Valldaneu is a 5 km running race in Sant Martí de Centelles, Barcelona province. Runners start at 9 AM from Plaça de l'Ajuntament, where bib pickup is available from 8 AM. The entry fee is 7 euros. The route climbs from the town square to the church of Sant Pere de Valldaneu, then returns downhill to the start point. The fee includes the bib, breakfast with botifarra or cheese, and a drink. Trophies are awarded to the top finishers; one reported edition had 35 athletes, with Francesc Marsol and Irene Domene winning.

The Milles Nocturnes de Cerdanyola is a family-friendly evening race in Cerdanyola del Valles, featuring children's races and a 5 km night run for adults. It takes place in November, with the start and finish on Santa Anna street, in front of the Can Xarau-Paco Arpide pavilion. The children's races occur in the early evening, and the adult 5 km begins at 8:00 PM. The main race follows an urban night course through Cerdanyola del Valles. Local runners and visitors participate, giving the event the feel of a town sports night rather than a specialist race meeting. Music and entertainment are present along the course, and the program concludes after the running with awards and activities for all ages.

5K10K Vic is a new urban road race in Vic, Catalonia, offering 5 km and 10 km distances, scheduled for November. The race begins in the morning from Carrer Josep Maria Pallàs and is open to participants aged 16 and older. Vic City Council, ETB Esport, and Club Natació Vic are organizing the event, following strong participation in the city's popular night race, Els 7 Portals - Vic. The route explores the southern part of Vic, avoiding a return through the city centre or sports complex roads. It passes through neighborhoods such as Santa Anna, Remei, Sant Pere, La Calla, L'Estadi, Horta Vermella, and Caputxins. The course was selected for its predominantly flat and fast terrain, making it appropriate for athletes aiming for a personal best and for local runners seeking a simple city race with a communal sporting spirit.

Cros de Canet de Mar is a cross-country running event in Canet de Mar, a town on the Barcelona coast in the Maresme area. The race takes place around the Can Misser industrial estate, near H2O Fitnes & Club Canet, making it a compact local cross course rather than a point-to-point road race. Recent listings show short non-competitive trail options of 3.7 km and 4.9 km, while federation events at the same meeting use age-group race distances. The event is organized by Canet de Mar town council with support from the Diputació de Barcelona, the Catalan athletics federation, the Maresme school sports council, Atletisme Sport Canet, and Gesport. The meeting has hosted Catalan championship racing, including the Catalan Master Cross Championship and the Catalan Short Cross Championship. When the master championship was held there, over 200 veteran athletes competed in individual, club, and mixed relay formats, with CA Vic winning the 45-50 mixed relay category. The programme can include absolute men’s and women’s races for sub-20, sub-23, senior, and master athletes, plus younger categories from sub-12 through sub-18. Championship entries require a valid federation license for the current season.

The Cros semi urbà de Llavaneres is a 5 km race held in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, a town in Barcelona’s Maresme region. This semi-urban cross country event uses Passeig de Jaume Brutau as its race center and is included in the local Festa Major de Sant Andreu festivities. The race is a component of the Circuit Maresmenc de Cros, a cross country series organized by Gesport and the Consell Esportiu del Maresme, with backing from Maresme municipalities. The same timing bib is usable and collectable at any circuit race, offering convenience for participants competing in multiple events. Results are provided for men’s and women’s divisions, along with general, master, and youth categories ranging from under-8 to under-16.

CorreBlau is an inclusive charity race at Barcelona's Parc del Fòrum, promoted by Aprenem Autisme and open to all. It takes place in November, focusing on autism awareness, with participants using a large waterfront venue offering open space and clear views. The race celebrated its tenth anniversary with 2,400 participants, its largest attendance to date. Funds raised support educational inclusion, specifically free autism training for teachers and school staff. The event also advocates for quality, equitable education for autistic students and all learners.

Cims de Girona - Rocacorba is a night trail running series near Girona focused on three uphill-only efforts. Participants ascend Sant Miquel, Els Àngels, and Rocacorba. The clock records only the ascent time, making the competition resemble a series of mountain time trials rather than a standard trail race. The series is in its thirteenth year and maintains the original race order, allowing the league to conclude with a more relaxed final gathering. Each finish line provides essential aid like water, nuts, and sweets. The final timed climb leads to the Santuari dels Àngels, where runners receive concluding refreshments, awards, and a participant prize raffle.