10K races near Torremolinos

The CXM Alcaparaín Trail is a mountain running race held in Carratraca, a village in Málaga province. This event, now in its third edition, is part of the Copa Provincial de Málaga de Carreras por Montaña CXM, contributing points to the series. The route is designed for runners seeking a demanding mountain challenge, testing both endurance and speed. The race features male and female categories, and includes a Joëlette category. This continues a tradition from prior editions, ensuring adapted mountain running remains a component of the event.

Desafío Málaga is an obstacle race in Rincón de la Victoria, in the Málaga area of southern Spain, with start waves in October. Runners choose either 6 km with 20 obstacles or 10 km with 25 obstacles, with an elite 10 km wave going first and later waves spread through the morning and early afternoon. The shorter route is aimed at beginners and groups of friends, and runners can help each other over obstacles; missed obstacles mean burpees instead of stopping the race. The 10 km option is pitched at people who train a few times a week, while the wider event also offers pairs, teams, and company entries, plus best-costume awards, new shirts, new routes, new obstacles, and a warrior party tied to its 10th-anniversary edition.

Carrera Urbana Vélez Málaga is a road race held in Vélez-Málaga, Málaga province, southern Spain, starting and finishing at Parque Andalucía. The primary adult race covers 10 km, with a 5 km option for runners from the SUB18 age group to masters. A 3 km walk is also part of the programme. The event takes place in late November, organized by the Sports Department of Vélez-Málaga City Council. Online registration is managed through Club Atletismo Vélez. The day features several short races instead of a single mass start: SUB12, SUB14, and SUB16 runners compete over 1,500 m, SUB10 runners cover 700 m, and SUB8 children run 500 m. The walk is non-competitive, without rankings or medals, and raises funds for Asociación Esperanza, supporting women with breast cancer in the Axarquía region. With over forty editions completed, the race is a long-standing local athletics event. Schoolchildren, adult runners, walkers, clubs, families, and charity participants all use Parque Andalucía as a central point.

The Semi-Marathon Benalmádena begins at the Elephants roundabout, guiding participants along the Costa del Sol coastline. This November event, a charity half marathon, is promoted by Holiday World and Benalmádena City Council. The main race covers the standard 21.097-kilometer distance on an urban circuit. The day also features 10K and 5K races, allowing less experienced runners to participate. The event supports Fundación Proyecto Hombre Málaga and is part of the organizers’ social action program, promoting healthy habits and sports tourism in Benalmádena. Trophies are awarded to the top three men and women in each category, all registered runners receive a refreshment bag, and the day concludes with a paella tasting.

The Carrera de Navidad de Cartama is a running event held in late December in Cartama, a town in Malaga province. Organized by Club de Atletismo Cartama and the local council, it features a 10 km main race, shorter school races, and a non-competitive costume run. The races start and finish at the municipal sports facilities. Distances vary by age group, with younger categories running courses up to 2.8 km. Costumed participants cover 4 km and compete for a best-outfit prize. The event is approaching its twentieth edition. Runners receive a bib pack including a commemorative technical shirt and timing chip.