🏃♂️ WHAT IT IS
The Cross Pinar del Rey is a cross-country running event held in San Roque, Cádiz, Spain, at the end of November, in the beautiful recreational area of Pinar del Rey. The main race distance is 6 kilometres, combining the traditional spirit of local cross-country racing with a touch of trail running. 🌲🏃♀️
The event is organised into different age categories, with separate starts rather than one mass start. Participants range from very young children and junior athletes to Sub 20 runners and veteran categories up to Master 65, making it a sporting event for all generations. 👧👦🏃♂️🏃♀️
📅 DATE
29 November 2026
📍 LOCATION
Pinar del Rey
San Roque, Cádiz, Spain 🇪🇸
🏁 RACE FORMAT
The course features two marked circuits:
✔ Main circuit – 2 kilometres
✔ Short circuit – 1 kilometre
These two circuits are combined in different ways depending on the age category, creating varied race distances and layouts for each group.
Runners start and finish beneath an inflatable arch in the sports area before heading onto sections of countryside and natural trails. The course is clearly marked with tape throughout the recreational area, creating a safe and well-defined cross-country environment. 🌳🏃♂️
👥 AGE CATEGORIES
The event welcomes runners across a wide range of ages and categories:
👶 Young children
🧒 Children and youth categories
🏃♀️ Women’s categories
🏃♂️ Men’s categories
🎽 Sub 20
🏅 Veterans
🏆 Master 65
🕐 STARTS & SCHEDULE
There is no single mass start. Races are held separately throughout the day, with different starting times for youth groups, children, women, and men.
This format gives the Cross Pinar del Rey the authentic atmosphere of a traditional local cross-country event, while the natural trails and countryside sections add an exciting trail-running feel. 🌲⛰️
👨👩👧 FAMILY & SPECTATORS
With races for children, young athletes, adults, and veteran runners, the Cross Pinar del Rey is a great event for the whole family. Friends and spectators can enjoy the atmosphere around the sports area and follow the action along the marked sections of the course. 👏🎉
Get ready to run through the beautiful natural surroundings of Pinar del Rey, challenge yourself over 6 kilometres, and experience a classic cross-country event with a unique trail-running touch! 🏃♂️🌲🔥
