10K races near Granada

The CxM Canillas de Albaida Reto Higinio CON ALBA is a running event held in Canillas de Albaida, a village in Andalucia, Spain. It is part of the CxM series and offers runners several distance options, ranging from a 5 km to a 29 km race. The start is in Canillas de Albaida, with listed race distances including 5 km, 10 km, 14 km, 15 km, 20 km, and 29 km. This variety allows local runners seeking a shorter effort and mountain-running regulars looking for a longer challenge to participate.

The Media Maratón Ciudad de Motril is a 21.097-kilometer urban half marathon held in Motril, on Spain's Granada coast, each October. It is organized by the Sports Area of Motril City Council. The race begins on Avenida Doctor Norman Bethune and is certified by the Andalusian Athletics Federation, giving the distance official standing for runners aiming for a precise half marathon time. The route remains within the city, featuring refreshment stations and ten mandatory checkpoints. It is part of the Gran Premio de Fondo Diputación de Granada-Universo Lorca. Recent editions have attracted nearly 2,000 athletes, with a separate 10K race also offered. The event has surpassed its fortieth edition and includes a solidarity bib benefiting the AECC. Registration is open until thirty minutes before the start.

The Sem-Marathon de Jaén begins and concludes on Calle Virgen de la Cabeza in Jaén, with participants completing the standard half-marathon distance of 21.097 kilometers through the Andalusian provincial capital. The Municipal Sports Board of Jaén City Council promotes the event, which takes place in late autumn and includes a 10K option on the same program. The course utilizes the city’s main streets, not a rural or trail setting, connecting the race directly to central Jaén. Provincial running clubs form a significant portion of the participants, and the event seeks to surpass the 500-runner participation from a previous edition. The race also honors Paco Manzaneda, recognized locally as a key figure in Jaén’s popular athletics scene.

The Carrera Urbana Universidad Ciudad de Granada is a 10-kilometer road race in Granada, with recent editions scheduled on a Sunday morning in November. It is organized by the University of Granada’s Sports Activities Center and the Granada City Council’s Sports Council, with help from other partners. The race is open to adults who register properly; entrants do not need to be federated club athletes. The event is a city 10K, not a trail race or long-distance challenge, and one listing marks it as non-competitive. Results, diplomas, live timing, bib information, garments, and photo galleries are part of the race setup. Photo coverage is split into practical groups: the start area and finish-time bands under 40, 50, and 60 minutes, plus a group for runners over 60 minutes. An awards ceremony is held after the race.

Carrera Urbana Vélez Málaga is a road race held in Vélez-Málaga, Málaga province, southern Spain, starting and finishing at Parque Andalucía. The primary adult race covers 10 km, with a 5 km option for runners from the SUB18 age group to masters. A 3 km walk is also part of the programme. The event takes place in late November, organized by the Sports Department of Vélez-Málaga City Council. Online registration is managed through Club Atletismo Vélez. The day features several short races instead of a single mass start: SUB12, SUB14, and SUB16 runners compete over 1,500 m, SUB10 runners cover 700 m, and SUB8 children run 500 m. The walk is non-competitive, without rankings or medals, and raises funds for Asociación Esperanza, supporting women with breast cancer in the Axarquía region. With over forty editions completed, the race is a long-standing local athletics event. Schoolchildren, adult runners, walkers, clubs, families, and charity participants all use Parque Andalucía as a central point.

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.

Carrera Navideña Escúzar is a 6.7-kilometer road race in Escúzar, a municipality in Granada. It is a Christmas-season event, with a short distance that suits runners looking for a brisk local race rather than a long-distance challenge. The race is part of Granada’s running calendar and is aimed at everyday runners, not just club athletes. The available details point to a community race with a strong runner atmosphere, built around Escúzar itself and the local end-of-year running scene.