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5K races near Cartagena
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4JUL
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Cross Popular de Matola
Matola · 71 km away
4JUL
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Carrera Popular Aidemarcha
San Javier · 25 km away
5JUL
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Aidemarcha
San Javier · 23 km away
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11JUL
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Cross Solidario Virgen del Carmen
Cartagena
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9AUG
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Carrera Popular Fiestas del Campillo
Lorca · 63 km away
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Carrera Nocturna Villa de Librilla
Librilla · 44 km away
21AUG
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Cross Popular Cañada Hermosa
Cañada Hermosa · 50 km away
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Run & Fun Fest Campoamor
Dehesa de Campoamo · 38 km away
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12SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Cross Solidario El Garbanzal
El Garbanzal - La Unión · 9 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Carrera Popular Villa de Rafal
Rafal · 56 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
5K Bahía de Mazarrón
Puerto de Mazarrón · 25 km away
Cartagena · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Cartagena
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Media Maratón 10K y 5K de Archena
Archena’s Media Maratón 10K y 5K is an evening road race in the Region of Murcia, offering three distances: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K. All races commence and conclude at the Municipal Sports Center, providing a central point for participants before and after the event. Hundreds of runners are anticipated, indicating the race is designed for a wide range of participants, not exclusively for elite athletes.
The course connects the Segura riverbank with Archena’s town center, featuring both riverside paths and urban streets. The event is supported by Joma and Deportes Cándido, and the Athletics Federation of the Region of Murcia was present at its introduction. Archena has a history of hosting significant sporting events, and local organizers consider this race a highlight on the regional schedule.
10K y 5K Villa de Almoradí
The 10K y 5K Villa de Almoradí is a local road race held in Almoradí, within Spain's Alicante province. It offers participants two clear choices: a 10K race and a 5K race, both put on by Club Atletismo Almoradí Trikilómetros.
The race details highlight a practical town-race setup, not a famous landmark course. Timed results, liquid refreshments, bathrooms, cloakroom service, and a runner’s bag are provided. Trophies are given out, and a speaker manages the finish area, giving the event the atmosphere of a community running day with sufficient organization for both casual runners and those aiming for a specific time.
Carrera Popular de Santomera
The Carrera Popular de Santomera is a local road race in Santomera for children and adults. The day begins with children's races, attracting dozens of schoolchildren from the town, and concludes with the adult events. Runners can choose between a 5K or 10K race, and the adult program also features a 10K relay.
The 5K covers one lap of the course, while the 10K offers a more challenging test for faster club runners and local competitors. The ninth edition saw Nicole Kronsbein and Luis Francisco García Bernal finish as the fastest 10K runners, with times of 39:18 and 33:57, respectively. The relay introduced a team element, with CA Puerto de Torrevieja taking first place, followed by Grupo Alcaraz and Ana y José María.
Carrera Popular Rincón de Seca
The Carrera Popular Rincón de Seca is a 5 km run held in Rincón de Seca, a district of Murcia in southeastern Spain. The listing indicates the race is scheduled for October, though the exact date is unconfirmed. The 5 km event is designated as non-competitive.
The race is part of a larger running schedule in Murcia, with classifications and results to be published on the race listing when they become available. The event features a dedicated website, organizer contact information, social media connections, and an option for runners to receive an alert once the date is confirmed.
Carrera Puerto de Cartagena
The Carrera Puerto de Cartagena is a race day held at the port of Cartagena, Spain. The main 10K begins and ends on the port boulevard. It takes place on a Saturday in October and serves as a recreational and charity event, in addition to being a timed road race.
The schedule features an 8K hiking march in the morning, followed by children's races, a 5K promotional race, and the main 10K in the afternoon. The 10K course is largely flat and fast, extending to Cala Cortina before looping back to the port. It is part of both the Running Challenge FAMU and the Carthago Running League. The Port Authority of Cartagena and CD Runtriton Cartagena are the organizers, with support from the city council and the regional athletics federation. The event has a charitable purpose.
Carrera Solidaria Cox
Carrera Solidaria Cox is a local running event in Cox, a town in Alicante, organized by the Ayuntamiento de Cox. It follows a popular race format, with short-distance options around 5K and 10K, and some editions also listed as a 5.3 km run.
The event is not framed as an elite race: the 5K and 10K have been listed as non-competitive, fitting the “Solidaria” name and its charity purpose. Results have been published for the 10K in at least one edition, and the race has reached at least its seventh running under the 5K and 10K format.
Carrera Solidaria Auxiliar Conservera
The Carrera Solidaria Auxiliar Conservera is a charity run taking place in Molina de Segura, Murcia. The start and finish lines are located next to the Auxiliar Conservera factory. The event includes a 10K run, a 5K run, and a 3K walk. All three start simultaneously, allowing runners and walkers to participate together regardless of pace or distance.
The course runs near Auxiliar Conservera, a metal packaging manufacturer, and includes a section along the Segura River bank. This race commemorates Pedro Vicente Cascales. It is supported by the Molina de Segura City Council and the Athletics Federation of the Region of Murcia. The event is also part of the Carthago Running League, Carthago Mountain League, and La Union Running League.
Carrera y marcha solidaria Adamur
Carrera y Marcha Solidaria Adamur is a small, family-oriented sports event held at the San Ginés fairground in Murcia. Organized by ADAMUR in conjunction with the Athletics Federation of the Region of Murcia, the event prioritizes inclusive, charity-focused participation over a singular competitive race.
The day begins with a 6-kilometer run, followed by a 3-kilometer walk one hour later. Following these main events, children participate in their own races, ensuring the format accommodates runners, walkers, families, and younger children. This event is in its early stages, with its second edition noted in the source material.
Cross de los Dolores
Cross de los Dolores is a cross-country race series held in Cartagena, within Spain's Murcia region. The main events begin in the morning in late November. It is also known as the Trofeo Presidenta de Campo a Través UCAM Cartagena. The race is organized by UCAM's sports service, with assistance from Cartagena City Council.
The format features several short off-road races instead of a single distance. Younger participants compete on courses starting around 1.4 km. Older youth races cover distances of approximately 2.2 km, 2.8 km, and 3.5 km. The adult races include a military event just under 4.9 km, and university, vocational-training, and popular races around 4.7 km. The 4.7 km popular race is designated as non-competitive. Having been held for multiple editions, the event is established as a local athletics fixture, with school-age runners, university students, military personnel, and casual runners participating in the same cross-country program.
Carrera Urbana Mueve la Vida
Carrera Urbana Mueve la Vida is a 5.3 km urban run and walk in El Algar, Cartagena, starting at 11:00 AM. It is organized by Club Trail Running Algar and the Spanish Association Against Cancer, with support from Cartagena City Council, and it raises money for cancer research.
The start and finish are located around Avenida Filipinas and Plaza José María Serrano, next to Párroco José María Serrano Meseguer park. The route stays within the town, is signposted, and has volunteers along the way to guide participants. Both the 5K race and the urban walk have the same entry fee, with all proceeds going to the Spanish Association Against Cancer. This is the event's seventh edition, establishing it as a local charity morning focused on movement and community support.
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Carrera del Pavo y Papá Noel
The Carrera del Pavo y Papá Noel is a Christmas-season road race held in Molins, a district of Orihuela. The race starts and finishes beside the church square in the village center. The adult races are short, run on asphalt, with 5K as the main distance and, in some years, 10K as the longer option. Children have their own races over shorter distances. Local organizers include the Molins fiestas commission, the Association of Friends of Culture and the Rural World, and Orihuela City Council. Club Tragamillas provides technical race support.
The route is contained within Molins, using an urban asphalt circuit. This makes it a compact village race, not a point-to-point run. The event also functions as a charity race for the Spanish Association Against Cancer, adding a local fundraising purpose. The participants are divided into age and veteran categories. Younger teenagers are restricted to the 5K. A local category exists for sub-23 and senior runners from the area.
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About 5K races in Cartagena
Cartagena Training Notes
Cartagena hosts 25 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Cartagena with a coastal mindset and a steady watch on the heat. m. Parque Lacides Segovia works well for drills, intervals, and group motivation. The route covers 33 km with +648 m gain. The route covers 40 km with +34 m gain. Cross de la Artillería, MEDIA MARATÓN CIUDAD DE CARTAGENA, Cross de los Dolores, and Cross Subida al Calvario make the anchor list.
Locals ride Cartagena by picking the day, the route, and the bottle plan before rolling out. Cartagena has 585 cycle routes, so you can do Z2 days, gran fondo prep, and punchy spins. One route runs 5 km with 552 m ascent and 1,516 m descent. Another route covers 8 km and 1,145 m ascent. 3ª BIKE MARATON RUTA 062 - GUARDIA CIVIL MURCIA and Triatlon de Cartagena sit on the anchor board.
March and April are the sweet spot, and most riders get on their bikes here in those months. Cartagena stays hot year round, so locals treat easy Z2, early starts, and cash for ice-cold water like normal kit. May through June and October through November bring the wet seasons, while January through March runs drier. Summer asks runners to keep intervals short and riders to respect bottle stops. Winter changes the call sheet for both sports, because wet forecasts make bib shorts and fast corners a bad bet. Base miles still work when the roads and paths dry out.