10K races near Gandia

The Volta a Peu a Carcaixent is a 10k run taking place in Carcaixent, Valencia province, during October. It is designated as a non-competitive running event, prioritizing participation over racing for positions, although results and live tracking are still available for the 10k. The start line is situated on Avinguda Apotecari Bodi, directly before the entrance to the Centre Comercial Ribera del Xúquer. This race is included in the Circuit Ribera and has been organized for a minimum of 46 editions, establishing it as a long-standing local event. Information regarding registration, race rules, participant lists, media, and results is managed via Cronorunner.

The Cursa Popular 9 de Octubre is a running event held in Altea, a coastal town in Alicante. The event typically includes a 10 km run and a 5 km option, with the 5 km designated as non-competitive. The race's name, 9 de Octubre, links it to the local calendar. Results and classifications are provided for both races. This makes the 10 km suitable for runners seeking a recorded performance, while the 5 km offers a less pressured way for others to participate.

The VII Otos Trail is a 10.3 km mountain race in Otos, Valencia, Spain, featuring 479 meters of elevation gain. It is part of the Valencia running schedule, offering a timed trail race and a non-competitive hiking option. The entry fee starts at 8 euros and includes sports timing. The course begins in Otos and enters the Umbría del Benicadell protected area. The primary difficulty lies in the significant uphill sections within the 10 km distance. The race is also known as Pujada al Castell de Carbonera, indicating a route towards the Carbonera castle. Curses populars Vall d'Albaida is the organizing body, with Multiesport handling management. The event typically attracts over 700 participants, making it a well-attended local trail race.

The Semi-Marathon de Gandie is a road race in Gandie, Spain, offering a 10 km race and a half marathon. It is suitable for runners who already compete regularly, and the shorter option provides an entry point for committed beginners. The route follows the coast and crosses natural areas with lakes and ponds. The course also incorporates less common parts of the region, allowing runners to see more than a typical town circuit while competing on roads around Gandie.

The GRABACIÓN MEDALLA FINISHER 10K GANDIA is a Gandia, Valencia event related to the 10K Gandia finisher medal. It is set for a Sunday morning in November, starting at 09:30. The listed modality is “Otros,” not a standard road-race category. The available race sheet provides logistics, not course details. Entries open months in advance and close a few days before the event. The page also includes a finish-time calculator for runners to estimate their time based on a previous race result.

RunCáncer L'Olleria is a charity running event held in L'Olleria, a town in Valencia, Spain. The local race, L'Olleria Contra el Cáncer, aims to raise money for cancer research. The start line is at Parc Beat Pare Ferreres. Registration remains open until race day, with bibs available for purchase on the day itself.

10K Alfàs del Pi is a 10 km running event in Alfàs del Pi, in Spain’s Alicante province, listed for late November with the race date still unconfirmed. It is a straightforward road-running entry on the local calendar, with official classifications and results planned for competitive runners. The event also offers a non-competitive option, so it is not only for runners chasing a placing or recorded time. The published race information points participants toward the official website, includes a notification option for date updates, and lets users report mistakes in the listing.

The Cursa a Peu al Raval is a 10 km street race held in Gandia, Valencia, in early December. It runs through the Raval neighborhood and surrounding city streets. The adult race, which begins and ends on C/ Pellers, is described as a non-competitive event, focusing on local participation over a strict race format. The race is named the Memorial Vicent Mañó, honoring an athlete linked to the Raval running tradition dating back to around 1930. Neighbors revived the event in the 1990s, and it is organized by the Associació de Veïns del Raval in conjunction with Gandia’s city council. The day also features children’s races under the Trofeu Juanjo Català “Totet” name, a commemorative T-shirt, and a loyalty draw offering local prizes like backpacks, wine, ham, and sunglasses.

The Trail Muntanya de Vallada, or TRAMUVA, is a mountain running event held in Vallada, Valencia, Spain, in late December. Participants can choose between two distances: a 10K Sprint Trail featuring approximately 620 metres of elevation gain, and a 22K Trail with around 1,260 metres of elevation gain. This event is organised by Club Esportiu Alt de la Creu Vallada, and participation is limited by entry cap. The 10K route remains challenging, packing over 600 metres of ascent into 10 kilometres, and it is also eligible for the UTMB Index. TRAMUVA is considered locally as the final major mountain race of the year, anticipating about 600 participants. The 13th edition provides participants with a runner bag containing limited-edition items from Firehawk Wear, and registration is managed through Mychip.