Carrera del Nícalo 2026

Carrera del Nícalo is a popular running event held in Plaza Mayor in La Zarza, a village known for its pine trees in Valladolid, Spain. It takes place in November and is organized by the La Zarza town council. The current event features a 5 km run, with a 5 km non-competitive walk offered as well. Previous editions also featured a 9 km race, with around a hundred participants across the 9 km and 5 km events. The race attracts local winners, club runners, walkers, and neighbors who share the same morning, creating a different atmosphere than a large-city race. The name refers to the níscalo mushroom, a local autumn indicator in the pine forests surrounding La Zarza.