Running in Girona
So you want to run in Girona? Is it because you don't like Girona anymore and you want to run away? Don't worry, we've all had that feeling from time to time. No? Oh wait, you want to run for exercise? Oh, ok. In that case, read on.
Girona is an excellent place for runinng. The city is small, safe, and surrounded by nature, so you can go from city streets to riverside paths or forest trails in just a few minutes. There are flat routes for easy runs, long car-free greenways for distance training, and hills and trails nearby for anyone who likes a challenge. Thanks to the mild climate, strong local running culture, and easy access to varied terrain, Girona is a great base for both casual and serious runners.
Running routes in Girona[edit]
Use Wikiloc, Strava, or AllTrails or find running routes.
Popular routes:
- Parc de la Devesa is Catalonia's largest urban park and one of the most popular places for easy runs right in the city
- The Vía Verde (a.k.a. Carrilet Greenway) is a scenic, mostly flat trail ideal for longer runs (10–30 km or more) along old railway paths that stretch through countryside outside Girona.
- Els Àngels
- Puig Ventós
- Rocacorba
- Sant Miquel
Running clubs in Girona[edit]
Girona has several running clubs. See Running clubs in Girona.
Running events in Girona[edit]
| Race name | Date / Day |
|---|---|
| Tradeinn Cursa Girona | February |
| Pujada als Àngels | March |
| 10 km de Girona Esports Parra | April (spring) |
| Oxfam Intermón Trailwalker | |
| Maratón Vías Verdes | |
| La Cursa de la Dona | Late September / early October |
| Cursa del Carrer Nou | October (week before Fires de Sant Narcís) |
| Mitja Marató x La Marató 3Cat | Mid-December |
| Girona Saint Sylvester Race | 31 December (New Year’s Eve, 6 PM) |
Girona Saint Sylvester Race[edit]
The Girona Saint Sylvester Race takes place on New Year's Eve at 6 PM[1] and is jointly organised by Girona City Council and Girona Athletics Club..[2] There is also a Mini Saint Sylvester race for children from 5 to 11 years old.[3]
Registration is online only, and no same-day registration is available. Registration closes on 29 December at 11:59 pm, or earlier if the 2,000-runner limit is reached.[1]
The main race is 5 km. There is a limit of 2,000 people. The start and finish at the Girona–Fontajau Municipal Pavilion. All registered participants receive a T-shirt and a gift bag.[1]
Before the main race, the Mini Sant Silvestre is held for children. It is limited to 300 participants and offers three different distances, so each child can choose the option that best suits their age and physical condition.[1] The Mini race is non-competitive: there are no rankings. Every child who finishes receives a medal, a T-shirt, and a gift bag.[1]
Prizes are awarded for:
- Best Christmas-themed costume
- Best free-theme costume
- Oldest male and female runner
- Top three finishers (men and women)
- Top three finishers (men and women) in the wheelchair category
- Best local male and female athlete
Others[edit]
- Tradeinn Cursa Girona is an annual run every February in support of cancer. There are 5 km and 10 km. All proceeds go to cancer-related causes. https://web2.girona.cat/agenda/cat/agenda_fitxa.php?id=24979&ta=age
- 10 km de Girona Esports Parra is a running race every spring (April) in Girona. There is also a 5 km option, as well as a cursa infantil (race for children).[4] Sign-up at https://esportaparra.com or in person at Esports Parra at Carrer Migdia 1. In 2026, they celebrate 25 years of the race.
- The Oxfam Intermón Trailwalker is an annual charity walk that starts in Girona. To take part, you need a team of runners (or walkers), and to raise €1,500, which will be used to bring clean water to communities.[5] Around 300 teams take part each year.[6] There are four possible distances: 100 km, 55 km, 25 km, and 10 km.[5] The route follows the vias verdes.[5] @oxfamintermontrailwalker
- Maratón Vías Verdes is a well-organised marathon every year. It starts in Girona, and the route follows the vias verdes. There are four options: 10k, 21k, 30k and 42k.[7] It is quite expensive to participate, with the 42 km option costing €49.99.[8] https://maratonviasverdes.com | @maratonvv
- Cursa del Carrer Nou is a big running event that takes place every October, a week before Les Fires. It starts on Carrer Nou, one of the main streets in Girona. The race has three categories: children 600 metres, adults 5 km, and adults 10 km. The event began in 1979, started by a small group of local shop owners.[9] Today, the race is organised by L’Associació de Comerciants Girona Centre, the Girona town council, GEiEG, and Atletisme Girona.[10]
- La Cursa de la Dona (Women's Race) is an annual 5 km[11] event held in Girona in late September/early October since 2013[12]. It is the most popular race in the province, with more than 7,000 participants in some editions.[13] Men are not allowed to enter; only women and boys under the age of 13 can take part.[14] The route goes through the city centre and passes several well-known landmarks.[13] Participants can register either as runners or walkers.[13] The €12 registration fee includes accident insurance, a race T-shirt, bib number, refreshments, and access to changing rooms, showers, toilets, and bag storage.[13] cursadeladonagirona.com
- Mitja Marató x La Marató 3Cat is a half-marathon in support of medical research. It takes place every year in Girona in mid-December.[15]
Running events in other cities[edit]
- Corte Inglés Race in Barcelona
- Barcelona Half Marathon
- Behobia in the Basque Country
- Pla de l'Estany Races
Running shops[edit]
- Overland Running Provisions is a running shop in the Barri Vell. It also serves as a community hub for trail runs and events. They accept donations of used running shoes, which they will give to projects in Uganda, for example.[16] Carrer de les Ballesteries, 8, 17004.
- Temple Running Girona. Carrer de l'Argenteria, 5
- Sprinter is a running shop in Salt. Camí dels Carlins, 10
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 https://web.girona.cat/noticies/-/asset_publisher/ogMmv98I9oWj/content/s-obren-les-inscripcions-de-la-19a-edici-c3-b3-de-la-cursa-de-sant-silvestre-i-de-la-14-mini-sant-silvestre-de-girona
- ↑ https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/agenda.php#preview/32/
- ↑ https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/agenda.php#preview/32/
- ↑ https://sportmaniacs.com/en/services/inscription/10-km-de-girona-esports-parra-ndash-la-salle-2025
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 https://www.oxfamintermon.org/en/trailwalker
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/DH_F9htsodE
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/maratonvv. Accessed 20 Dec 2025. The bio says "10 km, 21 km, 30 km y 42 km".
- ↑ https://maratonviasverdes.com/es/inscripciones/girona. Accessed 20 Dec 2025
- ↑ https://www.girona.cat/agenda/cat/agenda_fitxa.php?id=14152&ta=age
- ↑ https://www.girona.cat/agenda/cat/agenda_fitxa.php?id=14152&ta=age
- ↑ https://www.cursadeladonagirona.com/reglament
- ↑ The sixth edition was in 2019 so presumably the first edition was in 2013. See https://web.girona.cat/esports/esdeveniments/curses/cursa-dona
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 https://www.cursadeladonagirona.com
- ↑ "La cursa és oberta a totes les dones que acceptin i respectin tant el recorregut com el present reglament. [...] Per facilitar la conciliació familiar es permetrà la inscripció de participants masculins fins a 12 anys." See https://www.cursadeladonagirona.com/reglament. Accessed 2025-09-25.
- ↑ https://www.girona.cat/turisme/eng/agenda.php#preview/12/
- ↑ Girona Buddies Running subgroup on 5 Dec 2025
