5K races near Sopela

The Lekitto Bixirik Herri Krosa begins and ends at the port in Lekeitio, a coastal town in Bizkaia. It is a short local road race, typically held in early November, covering a 5.5 km circuit through the town streets. The participant field is strongly local; in the reported race, 100 of the 152 classified runners were from the area. Local triathlete Mikel Arrasate won in 17:10, ahead of local runner Aner Larreategi in 17:41 and Jokin Etxebarria in 18:05. Klaudia Erkiaga of Lekeitio led the women in 21:42, followed by Alaitz Kortabitarte of Lekeitio and Lide Roman of Durango.

Cross Villamonte is a 5 km neighborhood running race in Algorta, Getxo, Bizkaia, typically held in November as part of the San Martin festivals. The start line is at Ikastola San Nikolas. This event is a popular, low-cost race, not exclusively for elite runners, with separate pricing for school, cadet, and adult entries. The main 5 km race consists of four large laps. Younger age groups compete on shorter courses: Sub 16 and Sub 18 run two laps, Sub 14 completes one lap, Sub 10 and Sub 12 circle the block, and the youngest children run from Francista Labroche to the Ikastola. Bib pickup and the cloakroom are located in the Ikastola courtyard. Schoolchildren up to Sub 14 receive a small gift, and medals are awarded to the top three boys and girls across various age categories. With over fifty editions completed, the race is a well-established local tradition.

Gabonetako Krosa is a 5 km race held annually in Irún as the year concludes. Organized by Super Amara Bidasoa Atletiko Taldea, its purpose is to encourage activity before the year ends. The primary race begins on Paseo Colón, crossing the city's downtown streets. It features general men's and women's categories, alongside a team-based Carrera por Cuadri category. The event also hosts children's races in the Luis Mariano vicinity, welcoming participants as young as one year old. Runners have the option to contribute any amount to the race's designated charity. All participants are entered into a prize drawing, with awards presented on the Luis Mariano pedestrian stage following the races.

The Amurrioko Krosa - Cross de Amurrio is a cross-country running event held in Amurrio, Álava province, Basque Country, in late December. The event offers a 5 km popular run, alongside senior and under-23 races covering 9,000 metres. Shorter races are available for younger age groups, with distances as short as 1,000 metres for under-10 and under-12 runners. The event has taken place since December 2018 and is part of the ADOC - BE PLUS circuit for cross-country and road races. This circuit connects Amurrio to a more robust Spanish cross-country calendar, which includes several races with World Athletics Gold status. The day is organized for both local runners and structured age-category competitions.