Santa Pola opens registration for popular summer 10K night race

Santa Pola has opened registration for one of the most popular race events in the municipality’s sports calendar: this summer, the 10K Santa Pola Summer Race will return, once more filling the streets of the town with a special atmosphere of cheers, camaraderie and music.

Racing through the streets of Santa Pola…at night

The race will take place at 9:00pm on the evening of June 6, 2026, and is open to all individuals, whether affiliated with a federation or not. It will take off from Avenida Pérez Ojeda in front of the fishing port, in an urban circuit along the seafront, traversing the beaches, the port and the streets of downtown Santa Pola. The race is designed to be flat, allowing for runners to aim for their best times and letting people of all athletic abilities compete.

One of the main draws of the race is its nighttime nature, meant to add an extra level of atmosphere, as well as allow runners to compete without having to do so in the blaring Costa Blanca sun. “Running at dusk gives every kilometre an epic feel. Less heat, more magic,” states the event’s official website.

The organisation of the race and the way it is laid out in the town allows runners to “beat [their] personal best, enjoy the company of [their] friends, and cross an unforgettable finish line,” according to the official website.

One of the new features of this year’s race includes the Dr. Soler Traumatology Clinic Grand Prize, which will offer a reward of €1,000 to the first runners in both the male and female categories who manage to beat the current records of the event.

Trophies will also be awarded to the top three finishers in the overall standings, as well as the best in each category, including a disabled category. 

Friends, family, and supporters of the runners will fill the streets on that summer evening, and Santa Pola is certain to come alive with sportsmanship and excitement to welcome back this long-awaited sporting event. Additionally, DJs will be placed along the route, adding live music to the night.

When to register, prices, and what is included

The race is organised by the Santa Pola Athletics Club, along with the sponsorship and collaboration of the Santa Pola Town Hall. Registrations will be open on the official race website until June 3, 2026 at 10:00pm. For the first 500 people who register for the race, a special price of €17 will be offered. From then, the price will steadily increase until it reaches €23. The included runner’s bag will include the official shirt of the event and Bras del Port brand salt, and all participants who cross the finish line will receive a participation medal and a towel.