5K races near Torredembarra

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.

The Semi-Marathon de Vila-Seca is a 21.097 km urban half marathon held in Vila-seca, organized by Club Deportivo Runners Vilaseca. It takes place in October, starting and finishing on Avenida del Alcalde Pere Molas. This is the event's fourth edition. The course follows the city’s main streets and avenues, with aid stations approximately every 5 km. The race expects around 1,000 participants, primarily from Tarragona province. Runners have a 2 hour 30 minute time limit. Race-day services include cloakroom storage, restrooms, changing rooms, and showers.

Montbrió del Camp offers runners two options on rural roads and paths: a 10K or a 5K that can be run or walked. The event is based in this Tarragona village and appeals to a wide range of participants, from regular runners seeking the longer distance to beginners wanting a shorter, less challenging option. The routes feature mixed terrain, including asphalt sections and dirt paths, deviating from a purely urban course. Children have their own races, ensuring the day caters to all ages, and the affordable entry fee maintains accessibility. Organized by the Montbrió del Camp Town Hall, the local Sports Department, and Tretzesports, the race has established a history spanning approximately its first decade.

Cursa contra el Cáncer de Páncreas is a charity race series held in Spanish and Italian cities to raise funds and public awareness for pancreatic cancer research. It originated from a local run between Muchamiel and San Juan de Alicante, expanding into a multi-city event with Alicante and Las Rozas near Madrid as initial mainstays. Rome and Milan were later added, giving the series an international scope rather than a single fixed course. The race is organized by the Spanish Association of Pancreatology, the Pancreatic Cancer Association, and the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology. No single course defines the entire series, as each host city presents its own iteration. The unifying element is the cause: entry fees and donations support competitive research grants for leading scientific groups focused on pancreatic cancer. Patient advocates are involved in the organizing structure, ensuring the event serves as more than just a medical-community fundraiser. The series has generated over 800,000 euros in a single recent edition, indicating its significant scale and the reasons for continued participation by runners, families, clinicians, and supporters.

Cursa Solidària Amb La Marató de TV3 is a charity run in Encamp, Andorra, organized by students from the local secondary school. It begins at 10:30 AM. Runners purchase a bib for 2 euros, with all bib income directly supporting La Marató de TV3's efforts against neurodegenerative diseases. The school has a history of participating in solidarity projects, and its students had prior engagement with La Marató de TV3 before organizing this run. Over a hundred bibs were sold in advance, and organizers aimed for around 500 participants. Additional activities were scheduled to encourage broader community involvement beyond just the race.

Trailseries Costa Daurada is a seven-race trail running circuit around Tarragona and the Costa Daurada in Spain, with race options from 5K to 21K. Each event maintains an accessible format: a half-marathon trail race, a 10K trail race, a 10K trek option, and a short START-FAMILY TRAIL for beginners. The organizers intend to showcase the region’s best runnable trails, with routes designed for standard trail running, not scrambling or technical climbing. The calendar includes races such as Cursa Bràfim, Trail Prades, Night Trail Duesaigües, Trail l’Albiol, Trail Serra de Montsant, Trail Ermites, and Trail Colldejou. Some 10K events can be run or walked, while the 10K Trek category prioritizes finisher prizes over full competition. The series is in its twelfth season, and the standings reward consistency: the best four races count for individuals, six finishes earn FINISHER status, and all seven races count for clubs. Its sustainability efforts are notably concrete, with prizes mostly from recycled components, shirts from recycled fabric, recycled marking tape, Green Points at every race, and a Green Footprint seal already earned by Trail Serra de Montsant.

Sant Silvestre L'Arboç, held in late December, is a charity run event shared by l'Arboç and Banyeres del Penedès in Catalonia. It features a competitive 5 km race, a 5 km solidarity walk, and children's races of 200, 400, and 600 metres. The town councils of both municipalities organize it with assistance from local sports clubs, and the event's slogan is “No child without a toy.” The route follows a downhill format, beginning at the town hall square in Banyeres del Penedès and concluding at the Municipal Sports Center in l'Arboç, on Plaça Catalunya. This point-to-point course establishes a shared local identity for the race, rather than confining it to a single town. Participants are expected to include runners competing in the 5 km, walkers supporting the charity aspect, families, and children participating in their own races that same afternoon.

The Cursa de la Llufa is a local running event held in late December, organized by Club Atlètic Espluguí. The morning begins with children’s races, followed by a walking event, and then the main race. It is designed for families and regular runners, not exclusively competitive racers. The schedule is straightforward: children race first, walkers proceed next, the main field starts thereafter, and prizes are awarded around midday. This is the eleventh edition of the race, indicating a community event with consistent local support.