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Run · road · 5K
Camino del Salvador – Memorial Manuel Barros
León · 72 km away
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20SEP
Run · road · 5K
Carrera Solidaria ASPAYM Lesión Medular
Arroyo de la Encomienda · 49 km away
Palencia · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Palencia
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Higuero Running Festival
The Higuero Running Festival takes place in Aranda de Duero, Burgos, Spain, on an October afternoon, with 5 km and 10 km races beginning in the early evening. It is a popular running event rather than a single-distance road race, featuring youth categories, senior fields, veteran age groups from 35 upward, adapted races, and short children’s runs within the same programme.
The day begins with younger runners: under-8s compete over 450 m, under-10s over 600 m, under-12s over 1,050 m, and under-14 and under-16 runners over 1,550 m. The youngest children participate in “Chupetines” races over 150 m and 75 m, while adapted athletes can race either 450 m or 5,000 m. Over 2,500 athletes participate in the festival, including professional and semi-professional runners, hundreds of local popular runners, and well-supported adapted athletes, with spectators lining Aranda’s streets. The event, organized by Higuero, also includes a runner’s bag and a post-race DJ party, making the finish feel more like a town celebration than a quiet timing mat.
21K Burgos tras las Huellas del Cid
21K Burgos tras las Huellas del Cid is a running event in Burgos offered in three distances: 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km. All three are designated as non-competitive, positioning the event as an organized city run rather than a competition focused on rankings.
The name references El Cid, the medieval Castilian figure with strong ties to Burgos. However, the published listing does not provide a detailed route beyond the stated distances. Results and classifications are managed by Buscametas, the event's promoter, which also handles services like registrations, streaming, timing, and promotional support.
Carrera Bahabón a favor del ELA
Carrera Bahabón a favor del ELA is a popular running event in Bahabón de Valcorba, a village in Valladolid, Spain, focused on raising support for people affected by ALS. Organized by the Bahabón town council, it is usually held in November, offering 5 km and 10 km running options, plus a 5 km solidarity walk for those who wish to participate without racing.
The start is in Bahabón de Valcorba, with Calle la Iglesia listed as the meeting point. The event is geared towards local runners, walkers, and supporters of the ALS cause, rather than an elite race. Recent editions have also included non-competitive categories, making the day a village sports event and a fundraiser.
Carrera Polígono San Cristóbal
The Carrera Polígono San Cristóbal is a community running event in Valladolid, Spain, centered on Calle Galena 41 within the San Cristóbal industrial estate. It provides 10 km and 5 km routes, both designated as non-competitive, emphasizing participation over rankings. The race begins in the morning and is organized by the Asociación Polígono San Cristóbal.
The event's charity purpose is its most distinct feature. One past edition benefited the Asociación Campanilla de Niños Oncológicos, an organization supporting children undergoing cancer treatment and their families. This positions the event as a local run with a tangible fundraising aspect, attracting individuals seeking a manageable distance and a meaningful cause.
Cross El Crucero
Cross El Crucero is a small race series in Burgos, Spain, offering three running distances: 9.5 km, 7 km, and 5.3 km. The races are currently marked as non-competitive, giving the format more of a local running day feel than a results-focused event.
The available race information is limited, but the useful facts indicate a straightforward multi-distance setup for runners seeking a short course option in Burgos. The next edition is not yet confirmed. Information about cruise missiles should be disregarded as it stems from a mistaken association with the word "crucero."
Carrera Popular Venta de Baños
Venta de Baños, a town in Palencia, Castilla y León, holds a winter running event focused on cross-country racing and popular runs. The main event, the Cross Internacional de Venta de Baños, is a race in cold, muddy conditions. Senior distances are 10.2 km for men and 5.8 km for women. The Carrera Popular offers 10.2 km and 5.1 km non-competitive options, starting from Avenida Pablo Picasso. The event evolved from a regional “Cross de Navidad” to a national and then international race within its first three years.
The course is known for its rugged cross-country terrain, not smooth road running. A notable feature was the ditch jump, “el salto de la acequia,” which was removed due to urban development but later reinstated. Venta de Baños has strong ties to Palencia's distance running heritage, with figures like Mariano Haro, Santiago de la Parte, Ana Isabel Alonso, Isaac Viciosa, and Marta Domínguez connected to its history. Santiago de la Parte won the initial three editions. A unique tradition, and a popular photo opportunity, has been the awarding of a live churro lamb to winners since 1980, often nicknamed Serafín and Querubín. TVE has televised the race nationally for many seasons since 1984. The event is listed on the RFEA cross-country calendar and the World Athletics circuit.
Carrera del Turrón
Carrera del Turrón is a running race in Arroyo de la Encomienda, held on a Sunday morning in late December. It is an athletics event for everyday runners, and its name ties it to turrón, the Spanish Christmas nougat. The race is now in its twenty-ninth edition, with the start and finish moved to the Casa de la Música y el Teatro.
The route has been adjusted slightly, but it still spends much of its distance inside the Parque Lúdico de la Ribera. Earlier editions have filled all available bibs, so it draws enough local interest that registration can close before race day. The event has also appeared as the Carrera del Turrón y del Polvorón, pairing two Spanish Christmas sweets in the title and giving the race a seasonal identity.
San Silvestre Los Balbeses
San Silvestre Los Balbases is a late-December road race in Los Balbases, a village in Burgos, Spain. The adult race is 5 km, and the event also gives children and teenagers their own starts instead of folding everyone into the same distance.
The youngest runners race 100 m if they are under 6, then 200 m for under 8s, 750 m for under 10s, and 1500 m for under 12 and under 14 categories. The 5 km is used for under 16, under 19, and adult runners. The race offers professional timing and photography, and the finish is followed by vermouth, live music, and popular food, so the day is built as a local holiday gathering as much as a run.
Pucela Sansil
Pucela Sansil is Valladolid's popular end-of-year 5K, starting and finishing at the Cúpula del Milenio. The Municipal Sports Foundation organizes the event, which attracts over 3,000 registered participants, placing it firmly in the mass-participation category.
The course winds through Valladolid's most emblematic streets. A non-competitive 5 km option is available for those who prefer to enjoy the day without focusing on time. Results are categorized by overall standings, age groups, and children's categories down to under-8s. The official app provides live runner tracking and real-time results.
San Silvestre de Lerma
San Silvestre de Lerma is a running race held in Lerma, Spain, within the province of Burgos. The Plaza Mayor functions as the start and finish line. This race is part of the San Silvestre tradition, placing it on the late-December calendar instead of the typical spring or autumn road-racing season.
The Ayuntamiento de Lerma organizes the event, which is classified as a mass-participation athletics race, not exclusively for elite runners. This marks the twenty-fifth running of the Lerma edition, establishing a local history that extends beyond a single holiday event.
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About 5K races in Palencia
Palencia Training Notes
Palencia hosts 12 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals keep easy runs close to the Carrión river, with Parque-Isla Dos Aguas, Sotillo de los Canónigos, Salón de Isabel II, Huerta de Guadián, Jardinillos de la Estación, Huertas del Obispo, Carcavilla, and Parque Ribera Sur all in the mix. Corriendo por Palencia runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Parque-Isla Dos Aguas, with 19:00 and 20:30 shifts. Parque-Isla Dos Aguas works for Z2 laps and tidy intervals. The city centre gives you Carrera Nocturna Monumental energy. Media Maratón de Palencia is the anchor event, and Trail Tres Cerros Palentinos gives the legs some dirt.
Locals ride base miles on the Canal de Castilla, and cycling along the canal is like travelling back in time. Palencia Gravel Experience covers 353 km over 5 days and gains 3,970 m, with Canal de Castilla, Camino de Santiago, and Montaña Palentina in the route. Palencia Road Bike Stages gives the province 1,974 km of mapped riding. The north holds the real climbing in Palentina Mountain, Picos de Europa, Riaño Mountains, and Las Loras Geopark. El Cerrato suits steadier road days. Tierra de Campos and Vega-Valdavia suit long routes without steep slopes. BTT Bike Race El Cautivo is the local dirt marker.
April to October is the clean window for cycling, and it also suits runners who want steady weeks without winter faff. July pushes past 30°C often, so locals move Z2, intervals, and longer rides earlier or later. Summer stays dry, and nightly temperatures tend to back off enough for evening sessions. Winter changes the rhythm because Palencia sits at 749 m and gets cool, dry days with chilly winds. Fog is frequent, snow can show up, and minimum temperatures usually sit below 0°C. Corriendo por Palencia keeps Sunday runs for autumn and winter through WhatsApp groups.