Cursa dels Nassos 10 km

Cursa dels Nassos 10 km returns to Barcelona on 31 December 2026, with the first start scheduled for 5:15 p.m. from Carrer Selva de Mar. Organized by Barcelona City Council together with La Sansi / Sportlife and included in the Catalan Athletics Federation calendar, it is much more than a standard 10K: it is Barcelona’s traditional year-end race and one of the city’s best-known ways to close the sporting calendar. The event has built a strong reputation over 26 years, and recent editions show how popular it has become — the 2025 race set a participation record with more than 13,000 entries, later reported as 13,500 sold-out bibs, with runners from more than 50 countries.

What makes this race especially attractive for participants is the mix of speed and atmosphere. Independent race listings describe the course as flat, precisely marked, and accessible for both ambitious runners and less experienced participants, while the official event pages highlight the broader New Year’s Eve festival feel around the race. It also sits alongside an elite 5K international race, which has helped make the event known for exceptional performances: official and World Athletics results show that recent editions have produced world-class times, including Beatrice Chebet’s 13:54 road 5K world record in Barcelona and elite-level men’s results such as 13:10 in the 2025 5K race. For everyday runners, that translates into a simple but appealing proposition: a fast 10K in a major city, with enough crowd energy and occasion to make it feel memorable even if you are not chasing a record.

From a practical point of view, there is one detail worth knowing in advance: the official rules state that bib pickup is mandatory within the selected collection slot and is not available on race day, although another person may collect it for you with the required documents. That makes Cursa dels Nassos a very good choice for runners who want a festive, well-established 10K in Barcelona, but it also rewards those who plan their logistics early. Overall, it suits people looking for a year-end race that feels both celebratory and genuinely runnable — a chance to finish the year with a proper timed effort, a big-city atmosphere, and a recognisable Barcelona tradition.