5K races near El Álamo

The Carrera Hospital 12 de Octubre begins at Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre in Madrid on a Saturday morning. Participants can choose between 5 km and 10 km races, or a 2.5 km walk. This is a free solidarity event supporting the 12 de Octubre Hospital, with sponsorship from Sacyr. The first edition is organized as a community running and athletics event, not exclusively for elite athletes. The route follows Parque de Pradolongo, keeping the race near the hospital and its neighborhood. Runners gather at the David González Rubio football fields at 9:30 AM for a group photo before the 10:00 AM start. Sacyr's sports club is providing 50 complimentary bibs; interested runners should specify their chosen distance (5 km or 10 km) when registering.

El Cañaveral offers a 5K and 10K, alongside children's runs and a Dorsal 0 for supporters. It's a well-attended road race in El Cañaveral, Vicálvaro, Madrid, organized by CDE El Cañaveral Madrid and held each October. The event supports Corre para Dar Vida, a campaign encouraging bone marrow and plasma donation. The race caters to local runners, families, and beginners, as well as those aiming for a specific time. Participants receive chip timing, aid stations with drinks and snacks, medical assistance, a runner's bag, medals, trophies, and a speaker at the finish line. The event also features children's activities, kids' races, and convenient parking, contributing to its popularity among Vicálvaro's races.

Cross Fiestas Barrio del Pilar is a cross-country race held during the Barrio del Pilar festivals in Parque Carmen Tagle, also called Parque Norte, on Avenida Monforte de Lemos. The first race starts at 9:00 AM, and the event is split into several races rather than one single mass start. The program uses separate categories for minors, senior women, senior men, veteran women, and veteran men, with veterans starting at age 35. Runners need to register in advance with the correct category form; there is no race-day registration. The organizers publish the schedules, distances, and race circuits separately. The event has more than thirty editions behind it.

Carrera Popular la Zaporra is an urban running event in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid. It includes adult races of 10 km and 5 km, and a children’s race of 1.5 km. Held in October, the event has completed over fifty editions, establishing it as a long-standing local tradition. The 10 km race is competitive, consisting of four laps on a 2.5 km city circuit. The 5 km race follows the same loop twice and is non-competitive, suitable for casual runners or those seeking a shorter distance. Children complete one 1.5 km lap in a non-competitive format. Entry for children is free, while adult registration is €10.40.

Carrera contra el Suicidio is a blue-themed charity race in Madrid’s Parque Juan Carlos I, held on a Saturday in November and organized by the Asociación Sara Jiménez. Over 500 runners participated in its third edition following a five-year hiatus, using the run to draw public attention to suicide as a serious health problem in Spain. The participants included families, individuals affected by suicide, public figures, and several associations, making the event resemble a shared awareness day more than a typical club race. TALGO sponsored the race, television presenter Loren was present at the start, and the event also advocated for a National Suicide Prevention Plan, coinciding with International Suicide Survivor Day.

La Nocturna de Toledo is a night run in Toledo, offering 8.5-kilometer and 5-kilometer options. Held in October, these non-competitive races prioritize participation, charity, and the city's atmosphere over speed. After 18 years, the event attracts athletes from across Spain, and Corredor magazine has listed it among Spain’s most recommendable sporting events. The route passes many of Toledo’s main landmarks, such as the Cathedral, the Alcázar, San Martín Bridge, Bisagra Gate, the Monastery of Santo Domingo el Real, Rojas Theater, and Plaza de Zocodover. Its charitable mission, present since its inception, supports the Niemann Pick Foundation of Spain, with special recognition also given to APANAS and Maratón pura lección de vida. The night setting is key: runners navigate the historic city as monuments are illuminated, and the spectators give Toledo a unique race-night ambiance.

The Trail Las Rozas Run takes place on a Saturday morning in Las Rozas, Madrid, beginning at 09:30. Participants can choose from three distances: a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon offered as a team relay. This allows for both individual participants and groups to compete in the longer distance. The organizer characterizes the course as "competitive-family," suggesting a race designed for varied skill levels, not exclusively for elite trail runners. Tyr Producciones is the organizing body. The event provides timing services, medals, a sound system at the finish line, aid stations with refreshments, a runner's bag, a cloakroom, restrooms, medical support, parking nearby, and a prize raffle. It also functions as a solidarity event, incorporating a charitable cause.

Carrera por la Terapia Ocupacional is a running event in Moncloa-Aravaca, Madrid, featuring a 10 km race, a 5 km race, a 3 km option, and a walk. The program begins at 10:00 AM, accommodating runners seeking a standard road distance and individuals preferring a shorter, more relaxed pace. The route is divided into separate 5 km and 3 km/walk courses, suggesting a practical local event rather than a single-distance competition. Eventsthinker organizes the series, with the 5 km entry fee set at 10 euros. The race page provides access to rules, results, photos, and course maps, allowing participants to engage as a timed run or a community walk supporting occupational therapy.

Carrera Madrid También Solidario is a race in Madrid established by Fundación También as an open event promoting inclusion. Runners, handbikers, families, children, and individuals with and without disabilities are welcome, creating a field focused on shared participation over a single racing category. The race funds the foundation’s sports programs, particularly initiatives for children with significant disabilities and families facing financial constraints. Its core message advocates for a barrier-free, accessible city, integrating social commitment to equality, sport, sustainable mobility, and solidarity. Irene Villa is the race’s godmother and has initiated the event start.

Carrera Popular por la Diabetes is a running and walking event in Madrid, held on Paseo de Camoens in Parque Oeste each November around World Diabetes Day. The event includes a 10K, a 5K, a 2.2K walk, and children’s races, catering to club runners, casual runners, walkers, and families. The event also operates as ExpoDiabetes 360, supported by Fundación para la Salud Novo Nordisk España and Asociación Diabetes Madrid. Entry fees fund diabetes-related projects, including summer camps for children with diabetes via Asociación Diabetes Madrid and programs for adolescents with diabetes through the Novo Nordisk health foundation. Blue is incorporated into the event's identity, reflecting the diabetes awareness color. Organizers identify the race as Spain’s primary diabetes solidarity event.