5K races near Oviedo / Uviéu

The Carrera Nochebuena de Gijón is a 5 km run in Gijón, on Spain’s north coast in Asturias, held on Christmas Eve. It is listed as a non-competitive running event, so the emphasis is on participating in the holiday run rather than chasing official places. The available race information is simple: one 5 km distance, no published results yet, and the next edition’s exact timing still awaiting confirmation. Buscametas handles the event listing, and runners can sign up for an alert when the confirmed details are released.

San Silvestre Villa de Mieres is an evening running event in Mieres, Asturias, taking place in late December before New Year’s Eve. Club Atletismo Mieres is the organizer, with the start and finish located on Calle Ramón y Cajal, adjacent to the City Hall and Plaza de la Constitución. The event begins with children’s races and concludes with races for adult and veteran runners, functioning as a family race night rather than solely an adult competition. The race is a fixture in the local festive calendar, attracting participants from young children to veterans. Adult participants must be aged 15 or over, while children’s categories are free. These include short races such as 50 meters for Chupetines and 150 meters for Mini-benjamines. This edition marks the thirty-first running of the race, reflecting its established local history as a town-center San Silvestre.

San Silvestre de Llanera is a 5 km New Year's Eve run held in Posada de Llanera, Asturias, Spain, starting in the early evening instead of the morning. It is designated as non-competitive, emphasizing a shared run to conclude the year over striving for official rankings or prizes. The event is organized by Llanera's town council and Club Llanera Atletismo, marking its thirty-second edition. While exact route details are limited, the format is established: a short local 5k in Posada, scheduled for the final afternoon of the year, following the Spanish San Silvestre tradition of ending the calendar with a run.

The 5K de Salinas is a 5,000-meter road race held in early January in Salinas, a coastal town in Asturias. The event features the main 5K, a well-attended race, alongside children's races, catering to both serious competitors and local families. The race is put on by 10KM Salinas CD and is recognized in regional athletics listings as part of the Asturias Championship. Results are posted post-event, offering competitive standings and a non-competitive option for those seeking the race atmosphere without the pressure of achieving a specific position.