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Regional charity runs and marathons held across Argentina and Spain
Various regional sporting events and charity runs have taken place across Argentina and Spain, focusing on community engagement, health awareness, and social causes.
In Spain, the XII Huesca Race Against Cancer raised funds for the Spanish Association Against Cancer, attracting over 3,500 participants. In Cuenca, the Diputación de Cuenca organized nature-based activities for over 500 seniors, while Cruz Roja held its 15th Solidarity Race for Children to support vulnerable minors. Additionally, the fifth Run Like a Hero in Herencia raised funds for Phelan-McDermid syndrome research, and the XXX Quijote Marathon in Ciudad Real saw 1,700 runners, including winner Gemma Arenas.
In Argentina, the San Francisco Run attracted over 1,000 participants. The Chimbas Marathon in San Juan drew more than 2,000 people to promote breast cancer awareness. The Universidad de la Cuenca del Plata held its 12th Solidarity Marathon across Corrientes, Posadas, and Formosa, collecting food donations for local organizations. Finally, a charity race in San Salvador de Jujuy is scheduled for October to benefit the Materno Infantil Hospital.
Entities
Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer · Corrientes · Cruz Roja · Cuenca · Diputación de Cuenca · Fundación Alcoraz · Posadas · Universidad de la Cuenca del Plata