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Madrid will once again rack up kilometers to fund pancreatic cancer research. On the upcoming Sunday, November 22, the Juan Carlos I Park will host a new edition of the Race of the Cities Against Pancreatic Cancer, with several ways to participate by running, walking, or as a family.
The Madrid event is promoted by the Pancreatic Cancer Association (ACANPAN), the Spanish Association of Pancreatology (AESPANC) and the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology (AEG), and organized by Lastlap. Its aim is to raise awareness of the disease and generate funds for its research.
In Spain, an estimated 10,405 new pancreatic cancer diagnoses in 2026, according to SEOM and REDECAN. The five-year net survival sits at 10.3% for men and 12.1% for women, figures that underscore the need to continue researching to improve diagnosis and treatments. Participating in the race allows a direct contribution to that effort: the full amount of each registration goes to research.
The full registration fee will be directed toward pancreatic cancer research, through the Carmen Delgado / Miguel Pérez-Mateo scholarships.
The day will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the popular races of 5 and 10 kilometers, run on a five-kilometer circuit through the park’s avenues. At 10:05 a.m. the 5-kilometer non-competitive walk will start, and at 11:30 a.m. it will be the turn for the youngest participants, with a 400-meter children’s race. All starts will be located on Paseo de Otoño.
Cada inscripción se destina íntegramente a investigación
The full amount of registrations will be allocated to pancreatic cancer research, through the Carmen Delgado / Miguel Pérez-Mateo scholarships. These grants fund basic and clinical research projects, aiming to advance knowledge of the disease and improve its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Those who cannot attend can also contribute via the Fila Cero, available on the registration platform, selecting the option of a solidarity bib and indicating the amount they wish to donate.
Inscripciones abiertas hasta el 19 de noviembre
Registrations can be made at www.carreracancerpancreas.es until Thursday, November 19 at 15:00. The current price is €15 for the popular races and the walk, and €6 for the children’s event. The call also invites companies, associations, and groups of family or friends to participate, with a prize for the largest group. To qualify, its members must choose the same group when registering. T-shirts and bibs pickup will take place on the day of the event, between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m., at Paseo de Otoño in Juan Carlos I Park.
Una iniciativa que reúne a distintas ciudades
Madrid is one of the venues for the XII Race of the Cities Against Pancreatic Cancer. The 2026 calendar also includes Elche, Vigo, Vilamartín de Valdeorras, Alicante, Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona, in addition to a virtual format from November 9 to 22, allowing participation from anywhere.
Information and registrations: www.carreracancerpancreas.es
