Regional athletics competitions in Spain

Various regional running and cross country events were held across different Spanish regions. In La Rioja and Navarre, club championships took place, featuring hundreds of athletes in categories ranging from school races to senior divisions. These competitions determined teams for upcoming Spanish championships.

In La Rioja, the 34th Cross de Santo Domingo de la Calzada saw Club Calagurris Atlético crowned as the regional cross country champion. The team secured victory over runner-up Club Atletismo Calceatense. In the individual absolute category, Héctor Miguel Fuertes of Adas Cupa took first place, while Valentín Lana and Ismael Tomé followed in second and third. Beronia also achieved success, winning the mixed relay and several individual titles in the Sub-20, Sub-18, and Sub-16 categories.

Other regional activities included trail and popular running circuits. In Gondomar, the Entre Pontes Trail & Running circuit drew 650 participants, with José Bastos and Ana Belén Piñeiro winning the men’s and women’s 10-kilometer races, respectively. The Albacete Provincial Circuit in Socovos and Alcalá del Júcar attracted over 800 runners. Notable winners included David Morcillo García and Mª Carmen Risueño Sánchez in Socovos, and Francisco José Gómez Segovia and Eva Valera García in Alcalá del Júcar. Some events included tributes to deceased athletes, such as a moment of silence for Pepe Llorens.