Carrera de la mujer de Gijón 2026

The Carrera de la Mujer de Gijón is a popular women's race in Gijón, Asturias, held annually since 2005 and associated with the fight against breast cancer. The distance is approximately 5 km, with variations noted as 5.2 km or 5.5 km, indicating a short road race designed for wide participation beyond just competitive club runners. One event saw 3,614 participants, with the course beginning and ending at the Las Mestas Sports Complex. Sport Life and Motorpress Ibérica are the organizers. The event has also featured the distribution of DMUJER Magazine, containing information about the race and women's sports. The competition at the front can be close: one past winner mentioned it was her first race victory, with the second-place finisher just six seconds behind.