5K races near Malgrat de Mar

Cros dels Arenys is a cross-country race held at Can Jalpí in Arenys de Munt, located inland from Arenys de Mar within Catalonia’s Maresme region. It is part of the Maresme Cross Circuit, a series of local cross-country races organized in autumn by Gesport and the Maresme Sports Council, with backing from municipal governments throughout the comarca. The Arenys race is coordinated by the town halls of Arenys de Mar and Arenys de Munt, Penya Apa Anem-hi, Gesport, and the Maresme Sports Council. The course is identified as the Maresme circuit at Can Jalpí, indicating a local cross-country event rather than a road race through urban streets. The participants include school-age groups like Under 12 and Under 16, alongside open and masters categories, with club athletes frequently appearing in the rankings. A convenient aspect of the broader circuit is the option for a single online registration to cover multiple races within the circuit, and participants retain the same chip bib for all events entered.

Cursa de Valldaneu is a 5 km running race in Sant Martí de Centelles, Barcelona province. Runners start at 9 AM from Plaça de l'Ajuntament, where bib pickup is available from 8 AM. The entry fee is 7 euros. The route climbs from the town square to the church of Sant Pere de Valldaneu, then returns downhill to the start point. The fee includes the bib, breakfast with botifarra or cheese, and a drink. Trophies are awarded to the top finishers; one reported edition had 35 athletes, with Francesc Marsol and Irene Domene winning.

Cros de Canet de Mar is a cross-country running event in Canet de Mar, a town on the Barcelona coast in the Maresme area. The race takes place around the Can Misser industrial estate, near H2O Fitnes & Club Canet, making it a compact local cross course rather than a point-to-point road race. Recent listings show short non-competitive trail options of 3.7 km and 4.9 km, while federation events at the same meeting use age-group race distances. The event is organized by Canet de Mar town council with support from the Diputació de Barcelona, the Catalan athletics federation, the Maresme school sports council, Atletisme Sport Canet, and Gesport. The meeting has hosted Catalan championship racing, including the Catalan Master Cross Championship and the Catalan Short Cross Championship. When the master championship was held there, over 200 veteran athletes competed in individual, club, and mixed relay formats, with CA Vic winning the 45-50 mixed relay category. The programme can include absolute men’s and women’s races for sub-20, sub-23, senior, and master athletes, plus younger categories from sub-12 through sub-18. Championship entries require a valid federation license for the current season.

The Cros semi urbà de Llavaneres is a 5 km race held in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres, a town in Barcelona’s Maresme region. This semi-urban cross country event uses Passeig de Jaume Brutau as its race center and is included in the local Festa Major de Sant Andreu festivities. The race is a component of the Circuit Maresmenc de Cros, a cross country series organized by Gesport and the Consell Esportiu del Maresme, with backing from Maresme municipalities. The same timing bib is usable and collectable at any circuit race, offering convenience for participants competing in multiple events. Results are provided for men’s and women’s divisions, along with general, master, and youth categories ranging from under-8 to under-16.

Cims de Girona - Rocacorba is a night trail running series near Girona focused on three uphill-only efforts. Participants ascend Sant Miquel, Els Àngels, and Rocacorba. The clock records only the ascent time, making the competition resemble a series of mountain time trials rather than a standard trail race. The series is in its thirteenth year and maintains the original race order, allowing the league to conclude with a more relaxed final gathering. Each finish line provides essential aid like water, nuts, and sweets. The final timed climb leads to the Santuari dels Àngels, where runners receive concluding refreshments, awards, and a participant prize raffle.

Cros Amorós is a morning cross-country race held at the Antonio Amorós athletics track in Santa Coloma de Gramenet. Fourteen races are scheduled from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. La Unió Colomenca d’Atletisme organizes the event with support from the city’s Sports Department, and it carries the local “Right to Sport” message. The program divides runners into school, federated, and Open categories, making it more than just a club race. Santa Coloma schools can register pupils and distribute bibs at school the week prior. Federated athletes register through their clubs or the Catalan athletics federation. The Open race is for non-federated runners over 18, costs 4 euros, and is limited to 250 participants because of the circuit. The meeting also features the Colomenc school championship, aligning with the established Cros Antonio Amorós edition count.

The Sant Vicenç de Montalt 5K begins and ends on the seafront promenade near La Caleta. It is a flat 5-kilometer road race by the sea, held in late autumn for runners aged 16 and over. The format is straightforward: one short distance, no inclines, and a course suitable for all abilities, not just competitive club runners. The course follows the coastline, offering a fast, level run alongside the water. The race is put on by the local Sports Department with Gesport. Its early editions are still establishing the event's structure. Registration includes a race T-shirt, and finishers receive chocolate and melindros, a type of Catalan sponge biscuit often used for dipping.

Cross de Malgrat is a cross-country race held in Malgrat de Mar, taking place within a pine forest around the December holiday period. The event features short off-road circuits tailored for younger age groups, with distances varying from 120 meters for Caganius participants to 2,000 meters for Infantil athletes. Older participants compete in masters categories. The race attracts significant local involvement, including club teams, children, parents, and masters athletes, all competing on the same day.

Marató per a La Marató de TV3 is a charity half marathon held in Girona. The course is a small urban loop near Carrer de Santa Clara and the Pont de Pedra. It begins at 10 AM on a Sunday in December, with the half marathon typically concluding shortly after midday. All proceeds benefit La Marató de TV3, the Catalan fundraising telethon. The race consists of 19 laps of a 1.140 km circuit, totaling 21 km. Participants include runners and Girona firefighters, though the event welcomes individuals who wish to donate and run or walk any number of laps. Bibs are available for collection on race day, and donations can also be made at that time. The event is coordinated by Club Atletisme Girona and Bombers de Girona, with assistance from Girona City Council.

The Cursa Solidària dels Avets is a charity run in Sant Celoni, starting at L'Avet Roig school in the morning. Known also as the Cursa Memorial Donato, it is organized by the AFA of L'Avet Roig, with support from the school and Sant Celoni City Council. The race welcomes all participants, not just competitive runners. The field includes local families, school-affiliated individuals, casual runners, and those participating for the cause. Its distinct tradition is the donation structure: the 6-euro entry fee allocates 5 euros to La Marató de TV3 and 1 euro towards race expenses. The event is part of the La Marató de TV3 charity program and receives support from the 08470 collective of Sant Celoni.

La Folguerolenca Cursa de Sant Esteve is a 5 km run held in Folgueroles, a village within Barcelona province. This event is linked to Sant Esteve, the Catalan holiday observed after Christmas. The listing categorizes it as a short running event, not a long-distance race. The participant limit is set at 400 runners, and the entry list indicates all 400 spots have been taken. The race is designated as non-competitive, presenting it more as a local holiday run than an event focused on podium finishes. Public event pages provide registration, results, and live coverage via 9hSports, the same platform managing the race listing. The key details are straightforward: a single 5 km category, one host town, a complete turnout for the small field, and a Sant Esteve timing that defines the run's character.