The 7 Best Barcelona Races at Year-End

Mercè Race. September 10

The race kicks off after the summer holidays. A true classic, it is already approaching its 48th edition, the Mercè Race adds to the traditional 10 km distance a 2 km option for beginners. Registration costs only 5 euros.

Mercabarna Run, October 18

The 7th Mercabarna Run will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, inside Barcelona’s large food market complex. Distances are 10 km and 5 km. There is also a team category.

Bombers Run. November 8

One of Barcelona’s fastest 10 km races on a circuit. The Bombers Run is set to celebrate its 27th edition this year

The pink wave of the Carrera de la Mujer Central Lechera Asturiana headlines one of the city’s most participated events, with 35,000 participants. A spectacular 7.5-kilometer course followed by a powerful fitness festival.

Jean Bouin. November 29

The Quirónprevención La Carrera de las Empresas de Barcelona is a company event that forms teams of 2, 3, and 4 runners (with male, female, and mixed categories). There are two distances: 10 and 5 km.

The City’s New Year’s Eve San Silvestre. The Cursa dels Nassos features a popular 10 km race that in the last edition drew more than 12,000 participants, and an elite 5 km race in which, in 2024, the women’s world record was broken.