5K races near Sant Andreu de la Barca

The Metropolitan Sky Run Barcelona challenges participants to ascend the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower, located approximately 15 minutes from Barcelona's city center. This is a vertical race, not a road race. Competitors begin at the building's base and ascend 569 steps, a climb of 105 metres across 29 floors. This event, now in its second edition, is one of eight qualifying races on Spain's CCV vertical-racing calendar. The ascent concludes at the tower's dome, offering 360-degree views of Barcelona and its surroundings. The race features an Open category and a Firefighters category, attracting both general runners seeking a brief, intense stair climb and firefighters competing in their specialized division. The primary draw is straightforward: rather than covering ground through a city, the entire challenge is concentrated into a single, steep ascent from the lobby to the summit of a notable hotel tower.

Fanny Sallés is Terrassa’s women’s 5 km road race, held in the city in early October. Known also as the Cursa de la dona de Terrassa, it is organized by the Associació Esportiva Mitja Marató de Terrassa. The race emphasizes women’s participation in sport, with a short distance suitable for beginners and experienced runners alike. The course is a central 5 km loop within Terrassa, identified in city information as taking place in Parc dels Catalans. A portion of each entry fee supports the Oncolliga Foundation, providing psychosocial care for individuals affected by cancer and their families. The race was renamed from the Cursa de les Dones to honor Fanny Sallés, Terrassa’s first female sports journalist, who managed sports reporting at Radio Terrassa-Cadena SER and passed away from cancer at age 57.

The Cursa de Muntanya de Castelltallat is a memorial mountain race for Laura Ferrer, held in Castelltallat, within Spain’s Bages region. It begins at 10 a.m. and provides two trail choices: a 5 km route and a 14 to 14.5 km course. This event is included in the Maqui Championship, a series of rural mountain races in Bages. The longer route includes approximately 300 meters of elevation gain and a time limit of two and a half hours. The shorter route has about 150 meters of climbing. Recent years have introduced new segments to the courses, offering variation for returning participants. The race emphasizes pure trail running: rugged, local, and centered on navigating the hills rather than optimizing for speed. It has been held at least twelve times, establishing a local tradition without the feel of a large-scale event.

Cursa de les Batalles is a trail race in El Bruc, near Barcelona, on the lower slopes of Montserrat. The main race is a 10 km mountain run with about 400 m of climbing, and there is also a 5 km option with about 200 m of climbing. It is run in autumn and organized by the municipality of El Bruc. The route follows the Camí de les Batalles through the Natural Park of Montserrat, using trails and old paths linked to the Battles of El Bruc. Runners pass through heather and the sharp rock formations that make Montserrat so distinctive. The race recalls the local militiamen and guerrilla fighters who stopped Napoleon’s army, so the course is not just a hill run: it also points runners toward historical spots tied to the village and the mountain.

The Santa Margarida i els Monjos race is a Saturday morning running event held in the municipality of Santa Margarida i els Monjos, Alt Penedes. The program features the long-standing Cros and Cursa, offering 5 km and 10 km race options for those seeking different distances. The event marks its twenty-first edition, with the 10 km race having been part of the program for twelve editions. Organized by the Municipal Sports Service, it receives support from local school parent associations, Institut del Foix, and the Alt Penedes Sports Council. This collaboration highlights it as a community sports morning involving schools and local institutions, rather than solely a stand-alone road race.

Beer Runners is a free popular street race in Barcelona, based at Parc del Forum, with 5 km and 10 km options. The concept is straightforward: run first, then share beer and tapas afterward. It attracts thousands of runners, and demand in Barcelona can move quickly, with an initial 3,000 bibs filling in under twenty days before organizers added more places. The course uses city streets rather than trails or track, and the series also takes place in other urban settings, often major cities. The movement began in Philadelphia, then grew around the social aspect of running as much as the workout itself. Club runners, casual runners, and people who mainly want a relaxed group morning all suit the format, because the finish-line ritual is part of the race: the post-run beer-and-tapa moment is treated as the third half of the sport.

The Mitja Sant Cugat is a long-standing half marathon held in Sant Cugat del Valles, near Barcelona. The primary event covers 21 km, with 10 km and 5 km races included in the same program. These shorter races are designated as non-competitive, ensuring the day accommodates participants not solely focused on achieving a half-marathon personal best. The course is noted in local race information as being exceptionally flat for the region, presenting a suitable option for consistent pacing or a runner's initial significant half marathon attempt. Club Muntanyenc Sant Cugat is the organizing body for this event. With considerable history, the race ranks among Catalonia's more established half marathons and holds a local standing as a competitive event of its kind.

Cursa Anoia en Marxa contra el Cáncer is a 5 km run-or-walk in Igualada, starting from the Estadi Atlètic Municipal d’Igualada. Organized by the AECC’s Anoia local point, registration supports cancer-fighting work, with the day focused on participation over speed. The distance suits walkers, first-timers, families, and regular runners on the same route. The event includes a raffle, a Zumba Master Class, a runner’s bag, and a technical T-shirt, giving it a community fundraiser feel over a standard road race. This is its second edition, marking it as a young local event.

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.