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AUG 9

Run · road · 5K

Carrera Urbana Sierra Mágina

Bedmar · 33 km away

Run · road · 5K

Carrera Popular San Bartolomé

Martos · 17 km away

Run · road · 5K

Carrera Urbana Bélmez de la Moraleda

Bélmez de la Moraleda · 36 km away

Run · road · 5K

Maratón Fiestas Patronales Güéjar Sierra

Güéjar Sierra · 75 km away

Run · road · 5K

Carrera Popular Nocturna Virgen de la Aurora

Carcabuey · 57 km away

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Run · road · 5K

Desafío Castillejo de Nívar

Nívar · 61 km away

Run · road · 5K

Carrera Popular Arquitectura del Sol

Bujalance · 54 km away

Run · road · 5K

Milla Urbana Fiestas de Otura

Otura · 78 km away

Run · road · 5K

Media Maratón The Last Man

Chauchina - Cijuela · 65 km away

SEP 3

Run · road · 5K

Carrera Urbana de San Gregorio

Pegalajar · 13 km away

Run · road · 5K

Carrera Popular Villa de Rus

Rus · 41 km away

Run · trail · 5K

Cross Popular Villa de Ogíjares

Ogíjares · 75 km away

Jaén · 80 km

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Recurring 5K races near Jaén

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Carrera Nocturna de Alcolea

The Carrera Nocturna de Alcolea is a night road race held in Alcolea, a town in Córdoba. It is organized by Club Deportivo Running Alcolea and is part of the Cordobés Circuit of Popular Races. The course is 5.5 km on urban streets, starting and finishing in Plaza La Cerería. Approximately 400 athletes participate, and the Andalusian Athletics Federation validates the race times. The route follows Alcolea's main streets, with aid stations and kilometer markers provided. A children's race precedes the main event, featuring school categories from the youngest up to cadets, with distances ranging from 200 meters to 1,000 meters. Trophies are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each category. All registered runners receive a race bag, and a portion of the registration fees supports the Andalusian Association of Cystic Fibrosis.

Carrera Fundación Jose Luis Martín Lopez

The Carrera Fundación José Luis Martín López is a charity race in Linares, Andalusia, organized by the Fundación José Luis Martín López. It takes place in November and is structured as a community running day, with the foundation emphasizing sport and a solidarity cause. The first edition attracted over 1,500 participants, a significant number for a local race. The participants include Spanish athletics figures, well-known runners, emerging talents, and families, giving the event the feel of a city-wide run with a charitable aim rather than a specialized club event.

Carrera Popular por la No Violencia de Género

The Carrera Popular por la No Violencia de Género is a 4.5 km race in Jaén, held in November. It is listed as non-competitive, emphasizing participation over performance. The name clearly states the purpose: it supports gender violence awareness and promotes a message of non-violence. The available listing provides limited course details, but the short distance suggests a community event rather than a long-distance race. Buscametas lists organizers, results, and classifications, along with an option to be notified about future editions. The event is part of the local running calendar, appearing alongside other races in and around Jaén.

Carrera Nocturna Las Gabias

Carrera Nocturna Las Gabias is a nighttime running event in Las Gabias, Granada, held in late December with a Christmas atmosphere. The Las Gabias City Council organizes it. The main race uses a 4 km circular route starting from the sports complex on Calle Juan Antonio Samaranch. Different age categories may run different distances, and the rules allow people of any age to enter. Registration is free; runners contribute useful items instead: toys for children or hygiene products for vulnerable minors in the municipality. The race draws more than 400 athletes from across Granada province, but it is designed for local participation as much as for competition. Many runners come in costume, costume prizes are part of the event, and the route is decorated with Christmas motifs. The charitable aspect is central: collected toys are handed to Caritas, which distributes them to disadvantaged families in Las Gabias. The first 400 registered finishers receive a gift, adding another small local tradition to a race that has already reached its twenty-fourth edition.

San Silvestre de Bailén

San Silvestre de Bailén is a popular end-of-year road race held in Bailén, a town in Jaén, Andalusia, during the Christmas period. The primary adult race covers a 5 km urban circuit, complemented by shorter races for children, ranging from the youngest categories up through school-age groups. The race commences at Paseo de las Palmeras, crossing notable streets within Bailén’s historic center, adorned with Christmas decorations. Organized by the Bailén City Council’s sports department in conjunction with Club Atletismo Bailén, the event brings together adults, minors, school runners, and local participants in a festive year-end atmosphere. Organizers note it as the province's longest-standing popular race, boasting a substantial history of participation.

Carrera Popular de Navidad Gójar

Carrera Popular de Navidad Gójar is a Christmas-season 10 km popular race in Gójar, a town in Granada. The start and finish are at Plaza del Ayuntamiento, and the main race uses urban circuits rather than a point-to-point route. There is also a 5 km walking option, so the event is not only for runners chasing a time. The field is built around local, family-friendly participation, with categories from Sub 8 through Sub 18 plus absolute general and local categories. Awards are given by category, and the race adds a raffle for participants, a runner's bag, and a prize for the best costume, which gives the day more of a community holiday feel than a standard road race.

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About 5K races in Jaén

Jaén Training Notes

Jaén hosts 18 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 Jaén by feel because the old streets bite early and the newer boulevards let you settle into rhythm. The city centre gives you sharp hill reps near cerro de Santa Catalina, then flatter ground when you want Z2. Carrera de San Antón is the anchor event, with torches, noise, and a course that puts you in your place after the first kilometre. El Running Club de Full Hybrid works technique, progressions, pacing, and planning for all levels. Carrera por la Paz y la Integración covers 3.7 km, Carrera a los Puentes stretches 18 km, and Subida al Pantano del Quiebrajano runs 13.6 km.

Locals ride Jaén like a climbing town because the sierras sit right there to the south and southeast. The main climb runs 5 km and climbs 1,527 m, so it feels closer to a gran fondo day than a spin. 5 km. Subida a la Mella is the short, mean option with 611 m over 15 km. Gravel Loop - Southern Sierra Jaén brings singletrack mood near Jabalcuz.

March and September are the cleanest months for bike volume because most riders get out then, and runners can still work intervals without the city feeling heavy. Summer puts training early or late, with Carrera Nocturna Noche de San Juan scheduled for June 22, 2026, and Maratón en pista Ciudad de Jaén scheduled for July 5, 2026. Winter changes the rhythm for runners, with Carrera por la Paz y la Integración on November 15, Carrera Popular por la No Violencia de Género on November 22, and Carrera a los Puentes on December 17. Riders keep the climbs, but March and September stay the main bike months.