Basque Country running: New cross-country initiative and Vertical Cup winners

New initiatives and competition results have been announced for the running circuit in the Basque Country. The ‘Euskadiko Nazioarteko Krossak’ initiative has launched to increase the visibility of major cross-country races. Supported by ETB, the project aims to unify and promote four key races: the Juan Muguerza race in Elgoibar, and races in Donostia-Lasarte, Zornotza, and Amurrio. These events will be broadcast live to enhance their international profile.

In vertical running competitions, Aitor Ugartek and Maider Unanue have secured the Basque Country Vertical Cup titles. The decision followed the final stage of the XVII edition held at Anboto, where Ugartek won the men's category with a time of 38:10, and Unanue won the women's category in 51:26. The competition concluded a four-stage circuit that included challenging terrain with significant elevation changes.