10K races near la Bisbal d'Empordà

The Llagostera Mountain Race is a trail running event held in Llagostera, Girona. It features races and walks on forest paths, distinct from road races. One event is a night mountain race, organized by Trail Running group of G.E. Bell-Matí de Llagostera. It begins and ends at the La Canyera municipal pool. The course covers 8 km of trails through the Torre forest, with options for running or walking. Registration can be done online or on the day of the event. The Llagostera mountain race program offers three choices through the Ridaura forests and the Ardenya massif: El Toixó, a 12 km walk; La Geneta, a 12 km race; and La Guilla, a 22 km race. The mountain course includes approximately 700 m of elevation gain and 700 m of descent. It is designed to feel local without being entirely flat or casual. The event maintains a traditional Catalan village race atmosphere, including a post-race breakfast, a buff or T-shirt, and a surprise at the halfway point. The night race also provides bravas potatoes, a drink, and access to the pool for a swim after the run.

La Mitja de Figueres is a road race held in Figueres, Girona, in early December. It features a half marathon of 21.097 km and a 10K option. On the same day, La Menuda offers children's races of 400 m, 600 m, 800 m, and 1,200 m, divided by age group. The Associació Atlètica Mitja Marató Figueres organizes the event, which is listed on the Catalan Athletics Federation calendar. The adult races follow a city course in Figueres, providing timing, medical support, toilets, showers, a cloakroom, physiotherapy, and aid stations with both drinks and food. Occasionally, official course certification might be lost due to roadworks impacting sections of the route, leading to slight variations in listed distances from standard measurements. Participants receive a race bag, and trophies and cash prizes are awarded. A speaker at the finish line contributes to the local race atmosphere.

Cursa dels Nassos is Barcelona’s New Year’s Eve 10K race. Its name originates from the Catalan phrase “home dels nassos,” referring to a New Year’s Eve figure with noses matching the remaining days of the year. The event is substantial locally, with over 13,500 participants. The course offers a competitive platform for fast runners, not just a casual run. Marta Galimany established a Catalan 10K record on this course, and Ndikumwenayo also set records while competing in Barcelona. It remains a large-scale event, with thousands of participants running alongside elite athletes to conclude the year.