5K races near Petrer

The 10K y 5K Villa de Almoradí is a local road race held in Almoradí, within Spain's Alicante province. It offers participants two clear choices: a 10K race and a 5K race, both put on by Club Atletismo Almoradí Trikilómetros. The race details highlight a practical town-race setup, not a famous landmark course. Timed results, liquid refreshments, bathrooms, cloakroom service, and a runner’s bag are provided. Trophies are given out, and a speaker manages the finish area, giving the event the atmosphere of a community running day with sufficient organization for both casual runners and those aiming for a specific time.

Carrera Solidaria Cox is a local running event in Cox, a town in Alicante, organized by the Ayuntamiento de Cox. It follows a popular race format, with short-distance options around 5K and 10K, and some editions also listed as a 5.3 km run. The event is not framed as an elite race: the 5K and 10K have been listed as non-competitive, fitting the “Solidaria” name and its charity purpose. Results have been published for the 10K in at least one edition, and the race has reached at least its seventh running under the 5K and 10K format.

The World Diabetes Day 5K is a non-competitive 5 km event in Alicante, held in connection with World Diabetes Day. It is scheduled for mid-November, with the specific date unconfirmed. Participants may opt for a 5 km run or a 5 km walk, emphasizing participation over competition. Buscametas provides event listings, including registration and contact information, with pending classifications. Runners can request notifications for results. While specific route details are unavailable, the event is a short city run in Alicante focused on diabetes awareness, offering distinct running and walking options over the same 5 km distance.

The Carrera del Pavo y Papá Noel is a Christmas-season road race held in Molins, a district of Orihuela. The race starts and finishes beside the church square in the village center. The adult races are short, run on asphalt, with 5K as the main distance and, in some years, 10K as the longer option. Children have their own races over shorter distances. Local organizers include the Molins fiestas commission, the Association of Friends of Culture and the Rural World, and Orihuela City Council. Club Tragamillas provides technical race support. The route is contained within Molins, using an urban asphalt circuit. This makes it a compact village race, not a point-to-point run. The event also functions as a charity race for the Spanish Association Against Cancer, adding a local fundraising purpose. The participants are divided into age and veteran categories. Younger teenagers are restricted to the 5K. A local category exists for sub-23 and senior runners from the area.

The Carrera Solidaria Ruta 091 - Elche is a 5.6 km charity run taking place in Elche, Alicante. It begins at 10:00 AM from Paseo de la Estación. Organized by the Local Police Station of the National Police in Elche with support from the City Council, this non-competitive race emphasizes participation and fundraising over winning. The course starts and finishes on Paseo de la Estación, passing through streets such as Calle Ample, Calle Corredora, Avenida Juan Carlos I, Avenida Santa Pola, Camino del Gato, and Calle Es. The event benefits Fundación Conciénciate Elche and Dacerelx Asociación Daño Cerebral Adquirido de Elche. This is the fourth running of the Ruta 091 charity race in Elche.

The Media Maratón Unión Alcoyana is a running event held annually in Alcoi, Spain, during December, with its main races commencing in the morning. It offers multiple participation options beyond a single distance: a half marathon, a quarter marathon, Nordic walking, a half relay, a walking event, and a micro marathon designed for children. Organized by Club Atletisme Alcoi, this marks the thirteenth edition of the race. The route utilizes the same circuit as in past years, crossing several of the city’s notable districts. This approach provides participants with an extensive view of Alcoi, differing from a confined stadium-based competition.

The Carrera Popular Joaquinesca is a Christmas-season road race held in Bigastro, offering 10k and 5k distances on an urban circuit. The race begins at 10 AM, starting and finishing at the Municipal Auditorium Francisco Grau, which is also where participants collect their bibs. The primary circuit measures 5,000 meters. 5k participants will run one lap, while 10k participants will complete two laps. This event marks its 13th edition and is part of the town council's Christmas program. Additionally, there are short races for children: 100 meters for toddlers, 400 meters for younger children, 800 meters for children, and 1,200 meters for older children.

The Carrera del Pavo de Novelda is a Christmas-season road race centered on La Glorieta, a regular starting point for this long-running local event. Children’s races go first in the late afternoon, and the adult main race is a 5 km run. It is built as a popular city race rather than a specialist event, with entries open to runners of all ages and ability levels. The course stays entirely within the urban streets of Novelda, with distances adjusted for each age category. After more than 30 years, it works as both a sports event and a Christmas gathering for the city. Local runners, visiting runners, families, children, and casual participants all fit into the same program, which gives the race its practical, festive feel.

San Silvestre Monovera is a year-end running event in Monòver, Alicante, offering races for nearly every age group. The schedule includes 400-metre children’s races up to a 5 km adult race, plus a popular walk for those preferring not to compete. Entry fees are kept low, with registration via Mychip and a 1,000-person limit that was met in a recent edition. The shortest races are for the youngest children, followed by 800-metre and 1,400-metre distances. Older teenagers and adults compete in the 5 km event. The 5 km race is divided into cadet, junior, senior, veteran, and master categories, allowing club and casual runners to participate within specific groups. Monòver’s Department of Sports organizes the race, supported by local sports clubs, with Civil Protection, Local Police, and the Red Cross managing safety and operations.