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CARREIRA PEDESTRE POPULAR DE SANTIAGO
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
10 km
City RunCulture & History
ESCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running in Santiago de Compostela
12 verified events (10 confirmed dates) and 47 races in Santiago de Compostela with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1210 confirmed dates
Competitions47Races & courses
Distances1 - 720 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,920 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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El Camino Ride to Santiago
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
720 km
Culture & HistoryPoint-to-Point+2
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Costa Blanca Trail
Finestrat, Spain
November 13, 2026 to November 15, 2026Date confirmed
102 km67 km41 km20 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOther DisciplinesTrail Running
Querroig Trail
Portbou, Spain
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
23 km15 km9 km1 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+1
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DEKA Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
November 21, 2026 to November 22, 2026Date confirmed
5 km1.61 km
Nature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast+4
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Benidorm Half
Benidorm, Spain
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
21.1 km10 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+1
Photo: Paulo Valdivieso from Lisboa, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
San Sebastián Marathon
San Sebastián, Spain
November 22, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km10 km
City RunEco-Friendly+7
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningRoad RunningUTMB Index Races
3 Days Trail Ibiza-Ultra
Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain
November 27, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed
93.5 km73.5 km62 km42 km+5
IslandMountain+10
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | CARREIRA PEDESTRE POPULAR DE SANTIAGO | Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, ES | Road Running | 10 km |
| Date to be announced | El Camino Ride to Santiago | Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, ES | Road Cycling | 720 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026 | Costa Blanca Trail | Finestrat, Valencian Community, ES | Trail Running | 102 km67 km41 km20 km |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Querroig Trail | Portbou, Catalonia, ES | Other DisciplinesTrail Running | 23 km15 km9 km1 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026 | DEKA Tenerife | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, ES | Obstacle Course Racing | 5 km1.61 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Benidorm Half | Benidorm, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Nov 22, 2026 | San Sebastián Marathon | San Sebastián, Basque Country, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km10 km |
| Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026 | 3 Days Trail Ibiza-Ultra | Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, ES | Trail RunningRoad Running | 93.5 km73.5 km62 km42 km |
| Nov 29, 2026 | Allianz Jean Bouin | Barcelona, Catalonia, ES | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026 | Lanzarote Marathon | Costa Teguise, Canary Islands, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Valencia Marathon | Valencia, Valencian Community, ES | Road Running | 42.2 km |
| Dec 7, 2026 | Dos Callos MTB Route | Meis, Galicia, ES | Mountain Biking | 75 km46 km32 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Santiago de Compostela (Galicia, A Coruña, Spain) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 47 individual races, including 10 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Key host locations include Finestrat, Portbou, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Notable events in the selection include CARREIRA PEDESTRE POPULAR DE SANTIAGO, El Camino Ride to Santiago, and Costa Blanca Trail.
Race distances span from 1 km to 720 km, reaching up to +7,920 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Santiago de Compostela includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Santiago de Compostela?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 47 individual races in Santiago de Compostela. A total of 10 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include CARREIRA PEDESTRE POPULAR DE SANTIAGO, El Camino Ride to Santiago, and Costa Blanca Trail.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Santiago de Compostela?
Events in Santiago de Compostela focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 720 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Finestrat, Portbou, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Santiago de Compostela?
The most selective courses in Santiago de Compostela climb up to +7,920 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Santiago de Compostela?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.