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5K races near Marbella
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3JUL
Run · road · 5K
Carrera Nocturna Los Barrios
Los Barrios · 60 km away
JUL 1
18JUL
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Carrera Nocturna Coín
Coín · 25 km away
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4SEP
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Carrera Solidaria Ruta 091 - Marbella
Marbella · 6 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Carrera Solidaria Ruta 091 - La Línea
La Línea de la Concepción · 51 km away
19SEP
Run · trail · 5K
Cross Inclusivo
Algeciras · 60 km away
Marbella · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Marbella
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Carrera Urbana de San Pedro
The Carrera Urbana de San Pedro is an urban road race held in San Pedro Alcántara, within the Marbella area of Andalucía. It is organized by Club San Pedro Atletismo, with local backing from the San Pedro Alcántara mayor’s office and Marbella’s sports department. The race is part of the Feria y Fiestas de San Pedro Alcántara program.
The event focuses on short city racing, not long-distance running. Youth categories are included, and the Sub18 race is 5 km, run over two laps. Entry is limited to 800 runners, maintaining a local scale. The race also honors Julio García Cruz, the founding president of Club San Pedro Atletismo, who passed away in 2015.
Carrera Popular El Saucejo y sus Aldeas
Carrera Popular El Saucejo y sus Aldeas is a local road race held in El Saucejo, a municipality in the province of Seville, Andalusia. The primary event covers 11 km for senior to veteran participants. Shorter races are available for younger athletes: 5 km for juvenile and cadet categories, 500 m for children, and approximately 200 m for the youngest participants.
The start and finish lines are located in the Town Hall square, serving both the main and shorter public courses. The Club de Atletismo Amigos de El Saucejo organizes this event, officially named Carrera Popular “Cooperativa Ntra. Sra. del Rosario El Saucejo y sus aldeas.” A non-competitive 5.5 km walk is offered alongside the race for those who wish to participate without competing. Registration is open to all, irrespective of age, sex, or origin, with the exception of athletes currently sanctioned for doping or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Cross Cártama El Higuerón
Cross Cártama El Higuerón is a 6 km cross-country race in Cártama, organized by the Cártama City Council and certified by the Andalusian Athletics Federation. Runners start and finish in front of the municipal sports facilities, and the main race uses a four-lap circuit through the town.
The event, now in its fourth edition, also includes school races for pre-benjamín, benjamín, alevín, infantil, and cadete age groups, with distances from 500 meters to 2 km. The top three men and women in each category receive awards, and every runner receives a commemorative technical T-shirt.
Becerro Trail
Becerro Trail is a trail-running event held in Cuevas del Becerro, a village in Andalusia, southern Spain. The start and finish are located at El Nacimiento. The event commences in the morning, offering runners multiple distance options ranging from a 5 km route to a 25 km mountain race. A 14 km open race is also noted. The Ayuntamiento de Cuevas del Becerro organizes the event, which is designed for both local engagement and competition.
The courses traverse the village and the adjacent countryside, featuring riverside paths, historic irrigation channels, and Mediterranean olive groves. Participants can register individually or in teams of up to three. The event also features children’s races of 100 m, 200 m, and 500 m. The target audience includes running enthusiasts from Malaga province. Organizers emphasize minimal environmental impact, the promotion of healthy activity, and backing for local enterprises.
Media Maratón Ciudad de Fuengirola
The Media Maratón Ciudad de Fuengirola is a half marathon held in Fuengirola, on Spain’s Costa del Sol, starting and finishing at the town fairgrounds. Organized by the Sports Department of Fuengirola City Council, this is the ninth edition and expects around 2,500 runners, similar to last year. It is a road race with a 2 hour 45 minute time limit, suitable for steady amateur runners and faster athletes competing for category places.
The route remains within the town, utilizing Fuengirola’s main streets and avenues, and includes a section along the seafront promenade. The course features minimal elevation gain. Aid stations are provided at 5, 10, 13, 16, and 18 kilometers, with an additional station after the finish. Entry categories include junior, promise, senior, and veterans, with veteran groups divided by age. Disabled athletes may participate on foot or in wheelchairs. The top three men and women in each category will receive trophies, overall winners will get cash prizes, and all registered runners will receive a participant gift.
Maratón Málaga 2026
The Maratón Málaga begins at Paseo del Parque, directly before Málaga City Hall. The half marathon departs from this same location at the same time. This is a 42.195 km road marathon held in Málaga, Andalusia, during November. The course is officially homologated, with each kilometer marked, and adheres to WA and RFEA road-racing regulations. It is also listed on the AIMS calendar.
The event is open to participants aged 18 or older on race day. Age categories range from Sub 20 and Sub 23, covering senior and master classifications, up to those over 70. Bib collection is scheduled at the Expo Maratón, located in Terminal B of the Port of Málaga, near La Farola. Participants must present their registration confirmation and official identification. During the race, the bib must remain visible on the front of the torso and must not be altered.
Semi-Marathon Benalmádena
The Semi-Marathon Benalmádena begins at the Elephants roundabout, guiding participants along the Costa del Sol coastline. This November event, a charity half marathon, is promoted by Holiday World and Benalmádena City Council. The main race covers the standard 21.097-kilometer distance on an urban circuit.
The day also features 10K and 5K races, allowing less experienced runners to participate. The event supports Fundación Proyecto Hombre Málaga and is part of the organizers’ social action program, promoting healthy habits and sports tourism in Benalmádena. Trophies are awarded to the top three men and women in each category, all registered runners receive a refreshment bag, and the day concludes with a paella tasting.
Carrera Inmaculada Alcaldesa Perpetua
The Carrera Inmaculada Alcaldesa Perpetua is a 5 km urban run in La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz, promoted by Club de Atletismo Linense and the town council. It is usually scheduled near the end of November and uses Plaza de la Iglesia as both start and finish. The listing marks it as non-competitive, while the local race information also names awards by category, suggesting a community race where casual runners, federated athletes, and local families share the program.
The main course is a 5,000-meter city circuit through several streets of La Línea. Entrants are asked to bring one kilo of non-perishable food or school supplies, which go to Cáritas Inmaculada. The event also adds school races for age groups from the youngest children up to cadets, with distances from 200 to 1,000 meters. Practical details stay close to the parish and sports facilities: the cloakroom is set up in the Iglesia de la Inmaculada parish halls, and showers are provided at the sports complex.
San Silvestre Antequerana
San Silvestre Antequerana is a New Year's Eve running event held in Antequera, Andalusia. It starts and finishes in Plaza del Coso Viejo. The event begins in the late afternoon with music and entertainment in the square, followed by two races: a 5 km competitive run and a 1.6 km non-competitive fun run. The Asociación Resurgir Proyecto Humano organizes it with the Antequera town council, and this is its twelfth edition.
Both routes traverse Antequera's main streets, a city often associated with El Torcal. The short distances accommodate runners seeking a timed race and families or groups wanting a New Year's Eve fun run. The event also engages with local community life. For one edition, Club Balonmano Los Dólmenes Antequera acted as race godparents, DCOOP and Grupo Sancho Melero sponsored it, and over 100 companies supported the initiative. Costumes and themes contribute to the atmosphere, with video games selected as a theme for one edition.
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About 5K races in Marbella
Marbella Training Notes
Marbella hosts 16 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Marbella runners get the easy stuff on the seafront, where sea, city, and mountains meet. The seafront route runs 8 km round trip. Movimiento Rachel's meets every Wednesday at 7:30 AM at Rachel's Eco Love terrace, free and for all levels. The group runs 5 km on a low-key circular trail. The Sierra Blanca Triangle stretches nearly 35 km when the legs want real work. Media Maratón de Marbella and Marbella Epic Trail sit as anchor races.
Marbella riders have over 355 routes, so base miles never feel boxed in. Locals roll the Marbella Promenade Loop for 16–20 km when the sea breeze is the point. The Puerto Banús to Cabopino Coastal Stretch gives riders 35–40 km with minimal climb and a group-friendly pace. Istán Road via Río Verde to Hoyo del Bote Waterfall brings 38–55 km with 600–1,000 m+ climb. San Pedro to Ronda Road Taster on the A-397 gives that mountain pass feel over 40–70 km. 3 Marbella, and Triatlón ciudad de marbella - Sprint give the calendar its bite.
April and July pull the most cyclists, and spring days sit around 18–24°C for clean intervals and steady Z2. Summer days sit at 26–33°C, so locals start early, keep beach stops simple, and save the Sierra Blanca work for cooler hours. Autumn days sit around 20–26°C, and the coast still feels made for long rides and relaxed run volume. Winter days sit around 12–18°C, so both runners and riders keep training outside. Sierra de las Nieves can run 5–8°C cooler than the city, and Sierra Blanca sometimes shows snow from the coastline.